Inverse Trigonometric Functions Question 164

Question: The principal value of $ {{\sin }^{-1}}( \sin \frac{5\pi }{3} ) $ is

[MP PET 1996]

Options:

A) $ \frac{5\pi }{3} $

B) $ -\frac{5\pi }{3} $

C) $ -\frac{\pi }{3} $

D) $ \frac{4\pi }{3} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ {{\sin }^{-1}}( \sin \frac{5\pi }{3} )={{\sin }^{-1}}( -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} )=-\frac{\pi }{3} $ .