Question
Class 11MathematicsLimits and Derivatives

Evaluate: limx→π/2 [(1 - sin x) / cos x]

Verified Answer

limx→π/2 [(1 - sin x) / cos x] 

= limy→0 [(1 - sin(π/2 - y)) / cos(π/2 - y)]   (taking π/2 - x = y)

= limy→0 [(1 - cosy) / siny]

= limy→0 [(2sin2(y/2)) / (2sin(y/2) cos(y/2))]

= limy→0 tan(y/2)

= 0