Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

The maximum value of $\sin x.\cos x$ is:

Options:

1

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\sqrt{2}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{1}{2}$

Given expression:

\(\sin x \cdot \cos x\)

Using identity:

\[ \sin x \cos x = \frac{1}{2} \sin 2x \]

The maximum value of \(\sin 2x\) is 1, so:

\[ \max(\sin x \cos x) = \frac{1}{2} \times 1 = \frac{1}{2} \]