Question 15

Mathematics Trigonometric Equations Easy

Which of the following is periodic?

(A) \( f(x)=x-[x] \) where \( [x] \) denotes the largest integer less than or equal to the real number \( x \) .
(B) \( f(x)=\sin \frac{1}{x} \) for \( x \neq 0, f(0)=0 \)
(C) \( f(x)=x \cos x \)
(D) \( f(x)=x \cos \frac{1}{x} \)
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

\(f(x) = x - [x]\) is the fractional part of \(x\). Since \([x+1] = [x] + 1\):

\(f(x+1) = (x+1) - [x+1] = x - [x] = f(x)\)

So it is periodic with period 1.

The others are not periodic: \(\sin\frac{1}{x}\) oscillates faster and faster near 0 with no repeating interval, and \(x\cos x\) and \(x\cos\frac{1}{x}\) grow without bound.

Answer: (A)

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