Find sin(u/2) if sinu=−0.319 and u is in Quadrant-IV. sin(u/2)=

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Find sin(u/2) if sinu=−0.319 and u is in Quadrant-IV.
sin(u/2)=

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We know that sin2u+cos2u=1 i.e. cosu=1-sin2u

Since, u is in quadrant-IV means cosu will be positive.

Half angle formula, cosu=1-2sin2u2

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