Question : Find the exact value of $\cos 120°$.

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 0

Option 3: – 0.5

Option 4: 0.5


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Correct Answer: – 0.5


Solution : $\cos 120°$
$= \cos(90° + 30°)$
$=-\sin 30°$ (we know that $\cos (90° + x) = –\sin x$)
$= -\frac{1}{2}$
$= -0.5$
Hence, the correct answer is – 0.5.

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