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The greatest value of the term independent of x in the expansion of (x1cosα+xsinα)10,αϵR, is

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10!32
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10!(5!)2×32
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10!(5!)2
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10!25
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Solution

The correct option is B 10!(5!)2×32
The 6th term will independent of x.
Hence, T5+1
=10C5(cosαsinα)5
=10C5132(2cosαsinα)5
=13210C5sin5(2α)
Substituting α=π4, we get the greatest value as 13210C5.
=10!(5!)×32

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