Proving an Inequality: $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x}$

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In summary, the inequality $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x}$ states that the sine of x raised to the power of the sine of x is always less than the cosine of x raised to the power of the cosine of x. It can be proved for all real values of x using basic algebraic manipulation and properties of exponents and trigonometric functions. There is a geometric interpretation of this inequality, which can be seen as the area under the curve of the sine function being smaller than the area under the curve of the cosine function. However, this inequality only applies to the sine and cosine functions and cannot be extended to other trigonometric functions.
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One of the 2 inequalities

$(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x} $ and $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,>(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x} $ is always true for all x such that $0 \,< \, x \, < \pi/4$ Identify the inequality and prove it
 
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One of the 2 inequalities

$(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x} $ and $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,>(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x} $ is always true for all x such that $0 \,< \, x \, < \pi/4$ Identify the inequality and prove it
$(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x} $
for :$0\,<\,x<\,\pi/4$
$sin\, x < cos \,x$
if $a<b$ then
$a^a<b^b$
(here :$a>0 ,\,and \,\, b>0)$
 
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FAQ: Proving an Inequality: $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x}$

What is the inequality $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x}$?

The inequality $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x}\,<(\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x}$ states that, for any given value of x, the sine of x raised to the power of the sine of x is always less than the cosine of x raised to the power of the cosine of x.

How can I prove this inequality?

This inequality can be proved using basic algebraic manipulation and the properties of exponents and trigonometric functions. One approach is to convert the trigonometric functions into their exponential forms, then compare the exponents on both sides of the inequality.

Can this inequality be proven for all values of x?

Yes, this inequality holds true for all real values of x. However, the range of x may need to be restricted to ensure that the expressions are well-defined and the inequality is meaningful.

Is there a geometric interpretation of this inequality?

Yes, there is a geometric interpretation of this inequality. It can be interpreted as the area under the curve of the sine function being smaller than the area under the curve of the cosine function, for any given interval of x.

Can this inequality be extended to other trigonometric functions?

No, this inequality only holds true for the sine and cosine functions. It cannot be extended to other trigonometric functions, such as tangent or secant.

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