Q46 / 90 · KVPY 2012 (SB/SX) · Mathematics

Let $f(x)=\frac{\sin (x-a)+\sin (x+a)}{\cos (x-a)-\cos (x+a)}$, then-

  • A
    $f(x+2 \pi)=f(x)$ but $f(x+\alpha) \neq f(x)$ for any $0 < \alpha < 2 \pi$
  • B
    $\mathrm{f}$ is a strictly increasing function
  • C
    $\mathrm{f}$ is strictly decreasing function
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{f}$ is a constant function

Solution

$f(x)=\frac{\sin (x-a)+\sin (x+a)}{\cos (x-a)-\cos (x+a)}=\frac{2 \sin (x) \cdot \cos a}{2 \sin x \cdot \sin a}=\cot a$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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