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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

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3
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infinite
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Solution

The correct option is C infinite
a1+a2cos2x+a3sin2x=0
a1+a2cos2x+a3(1cos2x2)=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 kR
Hence, the required number of triplets is infinite.

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