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

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The inequality $(\sin\, x)^{\sin\, x} < (\cos\, x)^{\cos\, x}$ holds true for all values of \(x\) in the interval \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\). This conclusion is established through the analysis of the behavior of the sine and cosine functions within the specified range. The proof involves comparing the two expressions and utilizing properties of logarithms and derivatives to demonstrate the inequality's validity.

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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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