Analyzing the Setup
We are tasked with solving the trigonometric inequality sin2θ+tan2θ>0 for the domain θ∈[0,2π]. While the expression appears straightforward, it requires a systematic approach to identify the valid intervals for θ.
The Art of Factoring
To simplify the expression, we express tan2θ in terms of sine and cosine. Substituting tan2θ=cos2θsin2θ, the inequality becomes:
By factoring out sin2θ, we transform the sum into a product:
Combining the terms inside the parentheses leads to:
Recognizing that cos2θsin2θ=tan2θ, we arrive at the simplified form:
The Hidden Guardian
Consider the term (1+cos2θ). Since the range of cos2θ is [−1,1], the expression (1+cos2θ) is always non-negative, falling within the interval [0,2].
Because this term is never negative, it does not affect the sign of the inequality. However, it acts as a constraint: for the product to be strictly greater than zero, we must ensure $1 + \cos 2\theta
eq 0$. If 1+cos2θ=0, the entire expression becomes zero, violating the strict inequality.
Mapping the Territory
Given θ∈[0,2π], the argument 2θ spans the range [0,4π]. We require tan2θ>0, which occurs in the first and third quadrants.
In the range [0,4π], this condition is satisfied when:
2θ∈(0,2π)∪(π,23π)∪(2π,25π)∪(3π,27π)
We must also satisfy the constraint $\cos 2\theta
eq -1$. This occurs when 2θ=π,3π,5π,…. Since these values are already excluded by our open intervals, the condition is naturally satisfied.
Final Calculation
To determine the final set of values for θ, we divide each interval by 2. This yields the solution set:
θ∈(0,4π)∪(2π,43π)∪(π,45π)∪(23π,47π)
By factoring, identifying the non-negative term, and carefully mapping the domain, we have successfully solved the inequality. This systematic rigor is the key to mastering JEE-level trigonometric challenges.