Show that the function given by $f(x) = \sin x$ is decreasing in $\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) The given function is $f(x) = \sin x$.
To determine the intervals of increase or decrease,we find the derivative of the function:
$f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(\sin x) = \cos x$.
We are considering the interval $x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$,which lies in the second quadrant.
In the second quadrant,the cosine function is negative,i.e.,$\cos x < 0$ for all $x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$.
Since $f'(x) = \cos x < 0$ for all $x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$,the function $f(x) = \sin x$ is strictly decreasing in the interval $\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Let $f(x) = x^3 + 6x^2 + px + 2$. If $f(x)$ is a decreasing function on the interval $(-3, -1)$,then $p = \dots$

Difficult
View Solution

If $f(x) = \int\limits_0^x {{e^t}{{\sin }^{ - 1}}(t - 1)\ln t\,dt}$ for $x > 0$,then:

The function $f(x) = \frac{x}{\log_x e}$ is increasing on the interval . . . . . . ,where $x \in \mathbb{R}^+ - \{1\}$.

Find the intervals in which the function $f$ given by $f(x) = \sin x + \cos x$,$0 \leq x \leq 2 \pi$ is increasing or decreasing.

Difficult
View Solution

For what values of $a$ is the function $f(x) = x^{2} + ax + 1$ increasing on the interval $[1, 2]$?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo