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For what values of theta is f(theta)=cot(theta) undefined

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cot(theta) = cos(theta)/sin(theta)

Assume the denominator is 0. If that's true, then sin(theta) = 0 leads to theta = 0 or theta = pi

Therefore, cot(theta) is undefined when theta = 0 or when theta = pi. This is assuming theta is restricted on the interval [0, 2pi)
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