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Show that f(x) =cos2 x is a decreasing function on (0, π/2).



Answer -

Given f (x) = cos2 x

 

 f’(x)= 2 cos x (–sin x)

 f’(x)= –2 sin (x) cos (x)

 f’(x)= –sin2x

Now, as given x belongs to (0, π/2).

 2x  (0, π)

 Sin(2x)> 0

 –Sin(2x) < 0

 f’(x)< 0

Hence, condition for f(x) to be decreasing

Thus f(x) is decreasing on interval (0, π/2).

Hence proved

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