Prove each of the following identities:

(1 – cos2 θ)cosec2 θ = 1

Consider the left – hand side:

L.H.S. = (1 – cos2θ) × cosec2θ


= (sin2θ) × cosec2θ ( sin2θ + cos2 θ = 1)


= 1


= R.H.S.


Hence, proved.


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