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The area under the curve y=|cos x-sin x|, 0≤ x≤ (π)/(2), above the x-axis is

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Use symmetry and remove modulus by splitting at sign–change points.

Updated On: Mar 19, 2026

2√(2)
2√(2)-2
2√(2)+2
0

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The Correct Option is B

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