If the sum of all possible values of x in [0,π] satisfying 2sin(cot−1(cosx))−√3=0 is kπ2, then k lies in the interval
A
[0,2]
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B
[0,4]
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C
[3,5]
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D
[0,1]
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Solution
The correct option is B[0,4] sin(cot−1(cosx))=√32 ⇒cot−1(cosx)=nπ+(−1)n(π3),n∈Z
But cot−1x∈(0,π) ∴cot−1(cosx)=π3,2π3 ⇒cosx=1√3,−1√3 ∴x=α,π−α where cosα=1√3
Required sum =α+π−α=π
Now, π=kπ2⇒k=2