Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Maths. Section B1

Chapter

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Question:

Given $\cos^{-1} x$, where $x \in [-1, 0]$. Write its range.

Options:

$[0, \pi]$

$[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi]$

$[0, \frac{\pi}{2}]$

$[-\frac{\pi}{2}, 0]$

Correct Answer:

$[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi]$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi]$

x[1,0]

We know:

  • $\cos^{-1}(-1)=\pi$
  • $\cos^{-1}(0)=\frac{\pi}{2}$

Also, $\cos^{-1}x$ is decreasing in its domain.

Therefore, the range is:$[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi]$