Question:

The function \(f(x)=|\sin 4x|+|\cos 2x|\), is a periodic function with period :

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\(|\sin4x|\) has period \(\pi/4\), \(|\cos2x|\) has period \(\pi/2\); test whether the smaller candidate \(\pi/4\) works for the sum.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(2\pi\)
  • \(\pi\)
  • \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  • \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Period of \(|\sin 4x|\) is \(\frac{\pi}{4}\); period of \(|\cos 2x|\) is \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). A period of the sum is the LCM, \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).
Check that \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) is not a period: \(f(0)=0+1=1\) but \(f\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=|\sin\pi|+\left|\cos\frac{\pi}{2}\right|=0\).
So the fundamental period is \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).
Answer: (3) \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
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