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The function fx=sin4x+cos2x, is a periodic function with a fundamental period 

MathematicsFunctionsJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A π
  • B 2 π
  • C π 4
  • D π 2
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The correct answer is: π 2

Given fx=sin4x+cos2x

We know that the period of sinx is π  and also if fx is a periodic function with fundamental period T, then the fundamental period of fkx is Tk.

T1=period of sin4x=π4

Also, we know that the period of cosx is π

T2=Period of cos2x=π2

Again, we know that the period of the sum or difference of two periodic functions is the L.C.M. of their periods.

So, the period of f(x) is L.C.M. of the periods of sin4x and cos2x i.e. the L.C.M. T1, T2

Now, L.C.M. π4, π2=L.C.M. π, πH.C.F. 4, 2=π2.

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