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Let $f$ be a continuous function defined on $[0,1]$ such that $\int_{0}^{1} f^{2}(x) d x=\left(\int_{0}^{1} f(x) d x\right)^{2}$. Then the range of $f$
MathematicsDefinite IntegrationKVPYKVPY 2016 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A has exactly two points
  • B is the interval $[0,1]$
  • C has more than two points
  • D is a singleton
Solution:
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The correct answer is: is a singleton
By Cauchy Schwarz inequality
$$
\left\{\int_{a}^{b} f(x) g(x) d x\right\}^{2} \leq \int_{a}^{b}(f(x))^{2} d x \int_{a}^{b}(g(x))^{2} d x
$$
Here $g(x)=1$
and equality holds only when $\frac{\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})}{\mathrm{g}(\mathrm{x})}=\lambda$
So, $f(x)$ is constant

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