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The function \(\sin x(1+\cos x)\), \(0 \le x \le \pi/2\), has maximum value when \(x\) is

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When trig functions are involved, convert to \(\cos x\) or \(\sin x\) to solve easily.
Updated On: Apr 18, 2026
  • 0
  • \(\pi/2\)
  • \(\pi/6\)
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
To find the maximum value of a function, we find its critical points by setting the first derivative to zero and analyzing them within the given interval.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let \( f(x) = \sin x(1 + \cos x) = \sin x + \sin x \cos x = \sin x + \frac{1}{2} \sin 2x \).
Differentiating: \[ f'(x) = \cos x + \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 \cos 2x = \cos x + \cos 2x \] For critical points, set \( f'(x) = 0 \): \[ \cos x + (2 \cos^{2} x - 1) = 0 \] \[ 2 \cos^{2} x + \cos x - 1 = 0 \] Factorizing the quadratic: \[ (2 \cos x - 1)(\cos x + 1) = 0 \] This gives \( \cos x = 1/2 \) or \( \cos x = -1 \).
In the given range \( 0 \le x \le \pi/2 \):
\( \cos x = 1/2 \implies x = \pi/3 \).
\( \cos x = -1 \) is not possible in the interval.
Checking the maximum: \( x = \pi/3 \) (which is \( 60^{\circ} \)) is the point of maxima.
Since \( \pi/3 \) is not present in options A, B, or C, the correct choice is "None of these".
Step 3: Final Answer:
The maximum occurs at \( x = \pi/3 \).
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