If the function is defined by , then which of the following statements is TRUE?
- (A) is one-one, but NOT onto
- (B) is onto, but NOT one-one
- (C) is BOTH one-one and onto✓ Correct
- (D) is NEITHER one-one NOR onto
Answer: (C)
Solution
is a non-periodic, continuous, and odd function.
For :
For :
As ,
As ,
Therefore, the range of is , so is onto.
For :
Both terms are non-negative (and zero only at ), so for all with equality only at .
Therefore, is strictly increasing, hence one-one.
Thus, is both one-one and onto.
For :
For :
As ,
As ,
Therefore, the range of is , so is onto.
For :
Both terms are non-negative (and zero only at ), so for all with equality only at .
Therefore, is strictly increasing, hence one-one.
Thus, is both one-one and onto.
JEE Advanced · 2020 · 27 Sep 2020 · Paper 1 · Single correct option