Definite Integration Question 384
Question: The ratio of the areas bounded by the curves $ y=\cos x $ and $ y=\cos 2x $ between $ x=0, $
$ x=\pi /3 $ and $ x- $ axis, is
[MP PET 1997]
Options:
A) $ \sqrt{2}:1 $
B) $ 1:1 $
C) $ 1:2 $
D) $ 2:1 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ A_1=\int_0^{\pi /3}{\cos xdx=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}} $ , $ A_2=\int_0^{\pi /3}{\cos 2xdx=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}} $
$ A_1:A_2=2:1 $ .
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