Let α,βε[−π,π] be such that cos(α−β)=1 and cos(α+β)=1e, the number of pairs of α,β satisfying the above system of equations is:
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 D4 Given −π≤α,β≤π ⇒−2π≤α−β≤2π Also given cos(α−β)=1 ⇒α−β=−2π,0,2π ⇒β=α−2π,α,α+2π As given cos(α+β)=1e ⇒cos2α=1e Since, −π≤α≤π ⇒−2π≤2α≤2π So, there are four values of α and hence at least four pairs (α,β)