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AP EAMCET · Maths · Functions

Let \(f(x)=\cos (a x)+\sin (x)\) be periodic. Then \(a\) must be

  1. A Irrational
  2. B Rational
  3. C Positive real number
  4. D Negative real number
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Correct Answer

(B) Rational

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Detailed explanation

If function \(f(x)=\cos (a x)+\sin (x)\) be periodic, then LCM of \(\frac{2 \pi}{|a|}\) and \(2 \pi\) must exist and it is only possible if \(a\) is a rational number. Hence, option (b) is correct.