Q. If $f(x,y) = \frac{\cos{(x - 4y})}{cos(x + 4y)},\ then\ \left. \ \frac{\partial f}{\partial x} \right|_{y = \frac{\pi}{2}}\ \ is\ equal\ to\ \ \$

A) $- 1$
B) 0
C) 1
D) 2
Explanation

(b)
$\because f(x,y) = \frac{\cos{(x - 4y)}}{\cos{(x + 4y)}}$
$\therefore f\left( x,\frac{\pi}{2} \right) = \ \frac{\cos{(x - 2\pi)}}{\cos{(x + 2\pi)}} = \frac{\cos x}{\cos x} = 1$
$\therefore\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = 0$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.