The minimum value of \((2 \sin^2\theta + 3 \cos^2\theta)\) is
Question and options
The minimum value of is
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 2
2sin^2 + 3cos^2 = 2 + cos^2(theta), so the minimum is 2 (when cos theta = 0).
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