Introduction to Trigonometry Class 10 Exercise 8.2: NCERT Class 10 Maths Chapter 8 Exercise 8.2 is a crucial part of the CBSE syllabus on Introduction to Trigonometry, focusing on trigonometric ratios for standard angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°) through evaluation, true/false, and application problems that frequently appear in board exams.
This exercise is essential for scoring 4-6 marks in short-answer questions, as it reinforces quick recall of sin, cos, tan values and their complementary angle relationships, directly linking to heights/distances in Chapter 9. Regular practice ensures exam readiness. These solutions provide clear explanations and step-by-step methods to help students grasp the concepts effectively and build confidence in solving trigonometric problems.
Solve the following Questions.
(i) sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60°
(ii) 2 tan2 45° + cos2 30° – sin2 60

Solution:
(i) sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60°
First, find the values of the given trigonometric ratios
sin 30° = 1/2
cos 30° = √3/2
sin 60° = 3/2
cos 60°= 1/2
Now, substitute the values in the given problem
sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60° = √3/2 ×√3/2 + (1/2) ×(1/2 ) = 3/4+1/4 = 4/4 =1
(ii) 2 tan2 45° + cos2 30° – sin2 60
We know that the values of the trigonometric ratios are:
sin 60° = √3/2
cos 30° = √3/2
tan 45° = 1
Substitute the values in the given problem
2 tan2 45° + cos2 30° – sin2 60 = 2(1)2 + (√3/2)2-(√3/2)2
2 tan2 45° + cos2 30° – sin2 60 = 2 + 0
2 tan2 45° + cos2 30° – sin2 60 = 2
(iii) cos 45°/(sec 30°+cosec 30°)
We know that,
cos 45° = 1/√2
sec 30° = 2/√3
cosec 30° = 2
Substituting the values, we get

Now, multiply both the numerator and denominator by √2 , we get

Therefore, cos 45°/(sec 30°+cosec 30°) = (3√2 – √6)/8

We know that,
sin 30° = 1/2
tan 45° = 1
cosec 60° = 2/√3
sec 30° = 2/√3
cos 60° = 1/2
cot 45° = 1
Substituting the values in the given problem, we get


We know that,
cos 60° = 1/2
sec 30° = 2/√3
tan 45° = 1
sin 30° = 1/2
cos 30° = √3/2
Now, substitute the values in the given problem, we get
(5cos260° + 4sec230° – tan245°)/(sin2 30° + cos2 30°)
= 5(1/2)2+4(2/√3)2-12/(1/2)2+(√3/2)2
= (5/4+16/3-1)/(1/4+3/4)
= (15+64-12)/12/(4/4)
= 67/12
Answer:
(i) 2tan 30°/1+tan 2 30° = (A) sin 60° (B) cos 60° (C) tan 60° (D) sin 30° =



Answer:


Answer:
(i) False. Let A = 30° and B = 60°, then sin (A + B) = sin (30° + 60°) = sin 90° = 1 and, sin A + sin B = sin 30° + sin 60° = 1/2 + √3/2 = 1+√3/2The Class 10 Introduction to Trigonometry Exercise 8.2 PDF offers clear, step-by-step solutions designed as per the CBSE Class 10 Maths syllabus. It covers essential trigonometric identities and fundamental ratio transformations, helping students revise quickly and strengthen accuracy. This PDF is ideal for focused practice and effective exam preparation.
Introduction to Trigonometry Class 10 Exercise 8.2 PDF
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