Find the value of \(\int^{\pi}_{0}\frac{cos^{2}\theta-1}{sin^{2}\theta}d\theta\)
A
π
B
π/2
C
-π/2
D
-π
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int^{\pi}_{0}\frac{cos^{2}\theta-1}{sin^{2}\theta}d\theta\)
= \(\int^{\pi}_{0}\frac{-sin^{2}\theta}{sin^{2}\theta}\) = \(\int^{\pi}_{0}d\theta = -\pi\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #796)