Stuck on proving that this function\signal is not periodic

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The discussion revolves around determining whether the function x(t)=sin(πt)cos(10t) is periodic. The original poster attempts to find the period by breaking the function into two sine components but struggles with the resulting non-integer values for m and n. A suggestion is made to consider the implications of assuming a period P, leading to the realization that the function cannot satisfy the periodic condition for all t. The poster acknowledges the oversight regarding integer values and expresses gratitude for the guidance. The conversation highlights the importance of integer solutions in proving periodicity.
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First of all, HI! This is my first post and my first day in this forum. =)

I am having quite a problem demystifying this function. It's on a book I have and it clearly states that it isn't periodical. I can't reach that conclusion and was hoping you could help me out.

So, the function in question is x(t)=sin(\pi t)cos(10t)

What I did was to deconstruct this into
\frac{1}{2}\left[ sin(\pi t+10t)-sin(\pi t-10t)\right]

Now, I think that the period of the first sin is \frac{2\pi}{\pi +10} and the one from the second sin is \frac{2\pi}{\pi -10}.

I then try to find the fundamental period of the whole function:

n\frac{2\pi}{\pi +10}=m\frac{2\pi}{\pi -10}\Rightarrow m=\pi -10 and n=\pi+10 \Rightarrow T=2\pi


I know I have to be doing something wrong and possibly it's also really basic, but I got stuck.
Can anyone help me out? =)
 
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But your m and n aren't integers. Try an indirect argument. Suppose your x(t) has period P, so x(t+P) = x(t). What does that give you? What happens if you put t = 0 in it?
 
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But your m and n aren't integers. Try an indirect argument. Suppose your x(t) has period P, so x(t+P) = x(t). What does that give you? What happens if you put t = 0 in it?


I had done the substitution before, and noticed it didn't work, but couldn't understand why.
As soon as you said "integer" however, I just facepalmed myself.

Thank you so much.
 
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