If cos x + cos2x = 1, then what is the value of sin2x+sin4x?
A
0
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B
1
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C
2
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is B 1 Given that, cos x + cos2 x =1 cos x = 1 -cos2x=sin2x sin2 x = cos x On squaring, we get sin4x=cos2xandsin2x = cos x Hence, sin2x+sin4x=cos.x+cos2x=1