The Rolle's theorem is applicable to the given function, only if the function is continuous and differentiable over the interval, and f(a) = f(b). Since all trigonometric functions are continuous and differentiable on R, hence, the given function is continuous and differentiable on interval. Now, you need to check if f(0) = f(2pi).
f(0) = cos 0 = 1
f(2pi) = cos (2pi) = 1
Since all the three conditions are valid, you may apply Rolle's theorem:
f'(c)(b-a) = 0
Replacing 2pi for b and 0 for a, yields:
f'(c)(2pi-0) = 0
You need to evaluate f'(c):
f'(c) = (cos c)' => f'(c) = - sin c
Replacing the found values in equation f'(c)(2pi-0) = 0
-2pi*sin c = 0 => sin c = 0 => c = 0, c = pi, c = 2pi
Since c = {0,2pi} !in (0,2pi), the only valid value for c is pi .
Hence, in this case, the Rolle's theorem may be applied for c = pi .
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