Let x=asinθ. Then a2−x2=acosθ. The given expression becomes tan−1(asinθ/(acosθ))=tan−1(tanθ)=θ=sin−1(x/a).
The simplest form of tan^-1 x √a^2 - x^2 is, where -a < x < a.
CUET UG 2023 — Mathematics Geometry
The simplest form of tan−1{a2−x2x} is, where −a<x<a.
Held on 23 May 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
tan−1ax
- B
tan−1(ax)
- C
atan−1ax
- D
sin−1ax
Did you get this right?
Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.
Your note
Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.
CUET UG Geometry in other years
More CUET UG Geometry questions
Consider $f(x) = \sin(3x) + 4, \forall x \in \mathbb{R}$. Then (A) Maximum value of $f(x)$ is 5 (B) Minimum value of $f(x)$ is 3 (C) Maximum value of $f(x)$ is attained at $x = \frac{\pi}{6}$ (D) Minimum value of $f(x)$ is attained at $x = 0$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The angle between the pair of lines given by $\vec{r} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k} + \lambda (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k})$ and $\vec{r} = 5\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} + \mu (3\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$ is
The maximum value of $\sin x \cdot \cos x$ is:
The minimum value of the function $f(x) = 3\sin x - 4\cos x, x \in [-4\pi, 4\pi]$ is equal to
Acute angle between the lines $\frac{x}{3} = \frac{y}{4} = \frac{z}{5}$ and $\frac{x-1}{4} = \frac{y+1}{-3} = \frac{z+10}{5}$ is:
Other Mathematics topics for CUET UG
Keep practicing Geometry
Work through every CUET UG Geometry PYQ, year by year.