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JEE Main 2 April 2026, Shift 2, Maths Q13

Question 13 of 75 in this shift, Maths question 13 of 25, Section A.

Let

P = \{\theta \in [0, 4\pi]: \tan^2\theta \ne 1\}

and

S = \{a \in \mathbb{Z}: 2(\cos^8\theta - \sin^8\theta)\sec 2\theta = a^2, \theta \in P\}

. Then

n(S)

is:

(1) $0$ Official answer
(2) $1$
(3) $2$
(4) $3$

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key.

Chapter: Trigonometric Functions
Topic: Trigonometric Identities
Idea tested: High Power Reduction Identities

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