Functions Question 643

Question: The range of $ f(x)=\cos x-\sin x $ is

[MP PET 1995; Pb. CET 2001]

Options:

A) $ (-1,\ 1) $

B) $ [-1,,\ 1) $

C) $ [ -\frac{\pi }{2},\ \frac{\pi }{2} ] $

D) $ [-\sqrt{2},\ \sqrt{2}] $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Since maximum and minimum values of $ \cos x-\sin x $ are $ \sqrt{2} $ and $ -\sqrt{2} $ respectively, therefore range of $ f(x) $ is $ [-\sqrt{2},\sqrt{2}]. $