If the equation a1+a2cos2x+a3sin2x=0 is satisfied by every real value of x then the number of possible values of the triplet is (a1,a2,a3) is
A
0
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B
1
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C
3
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D
infinite
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Solution
The correct option is C infinite a1+a2cos2x+a3sin2x=0 a1+a2cos2x+a3(1−cos2x2)=0 which is satisfied for all real values of x If a1=−a32=−a2 a1=−a32=−a2=−k2 (say) ⇒a1=−k2,a2=k2,a3=k for any k∈R Hence, the required number of triplets is infinite.