Find θ, if cos θ = $-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}.$
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
cos θ = $-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
{ we know, cos 30 º= $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ }
30º= \(\frac{π}{6}\)
cos is negative that means it lies in 2nd quadrant .
So, θ = π - \(\frac{π}{6}\)
= \(\frac{5π}{6}\)