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  1. The signum function is given by
    sgn(x) =
    x/|x|,
       
    x≠0
    0   x = 0

    The fourier series expansion of sgn(cos(t)) has
    1. only sine terms with all harmonics
    2. only cosine terms with all harmonics
    3. only sine terms with even numbered harmonics
    4. only cosine terms with odd numbered harmonics
Correct Option: D

The signum function is given by,

sgn(x) =
x/|x|;
   
x ≠ 0
0;   x = 0

Similarly,
sgn(cos t) =
cos/|cos t|;
   
cos t ≠ 0
- 1;   cos t = 0

cos t / |cos t| =
1,
   
cos t > 0
- 1;   cos t < 0


It is even function and show half wave symmetry. It contains only cosine term with odd numbered harmonics. a0 = 0
bn = 0
an =
0;
   
n = even
≠0;   n = odd

Sgn(Cost) = a1 cosωt + a3 cos3ωt + a5cos5ωt +...



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