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The values of \(\theta\), for which \[ \frac{3+2i\sin\theta}{1-2i\sin\theta} \] is real are

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To check when a complex expression is real, rationalize the denominator and make the imaginary part equal to zero.
Updated On: Jun 26, 2026
  • \(\theta=n\pi+\dfrac{\pi}{3}\) for \(n\in \mathbb{Z}\)
  • \(\theta=n\pi+\dfrac{\pi}{4}\) for \(n\in \mathbb{Z}\)
  • \(\theta=n\pi+\dfrac{\pi}{2}\) for \(n\in \mathbb{Z}\)
  • \(\theta=n\pi\) for \(n\in \mathbb{Z}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Let \(\sin\theta=s\).
Given expression is \[ \frac{3+2i\sin\theta}{1-2i\sin\theta} \] Let \[ s=\sin\theta \] Then the expression becomes \[ \frac{3+2is}{1-2is} \]

Step 2: Rationalize the denominator.
Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: \[ \frac{3+2is}{1-2is}\times \frac{1+2is}{1+2is} \] \[ =\frac{(3+2is)(1+2is)}{(1-2is)(1+2is)} \]

Step 3: Simplify the numerator and denominator.
Numerator: \[ (3+2is)(1+2is) \] \[ =3+6is+2is+4i^2s^2 \] Since \[ i^2=-1, \] we get \[ 3+8is-4s^2 \] So the numerator is \[ 3-4s^2+8is \] Denominator: \[ (1-2is)(1+2is)=1+4s^2 \] Therefore, \[ \frac{3+2is}{1-2is} = \frac{3-4s^2+8is}{1+4s^2} \]

Step 4: Apply the condition for the expression to be real.
For the expression to be real, its imaginary part must be zero.
The imaginary part is \[ \frac{8s}{1+4s^2} \] So, \[ \frac{8s}{1+4s^2}=0 \] Since \[ 1+4s^2\neq 0, \] we must have \[ s=0 \] Thus, \[ \sin\theta=0 \]

Step 5: Find the values of \(\theta\).
We know that \[ \sin\theta=0 \] when \[ \theta=n\pi,\quad n\in \mathbb{Z} \]

Step 6: Final conclusion.
Therefore, \[ \boxed{\theta=n\pi,\quad n\in \mathbb{Z}} \]
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