Trigonometryeasy · Past Paper
Simplify: √ (sec² θ - 1).
Asin θ
Bcos θ
Ctan θ
Dcot θ
✓ Correct Answer: C — tan θ
Using sec² θ - 1 = tan² θ, the square root gives tan θ.
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