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MHT CET · Maths · Definite Integration

\(\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin ^{2} x \mathrm{~d} x=\)

  1. A \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  2. B \(\frac{3 \pi}{2}\)
  3. C \(\frac{3 \pi}{4}\)
  4. D \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
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Correct Answer

(D) \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin ^{2} x d x=\frac{1}{2} \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}(1-\cos 2 x) d x=\) \(\frac{1}{2}\left[x-\frac{\sin 2 x}{2}\right]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\)
\(=\frac{1}{2}\left[\frac{\pi}{2}+0\right]=\frac{\pi}{4} \)