Calculate the area between the graphs of the sine and cosine functions in the interval [0,2π].
Solution
To find the area between the graphs of y=sin(x) and y=cos(x) on the interval [0,2π], we need to determine where these functions intersect within the interval, then integrate accordingly.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Find the Intersection Points:
The points of intersection occur where sin(x)=cos(x). This simplifies to:
tan(x)=1
Solving x=4π within the interval [0,2π], we find additional solutions at x=45π by symmetry.
Set Up the Integrals:
We split the interval [0,2π] into three parts: [0,4π], [4π,45π], and [45π,2π].
On [0,4π]: cos(x)≥sin(x)
On [4π,45π]: sin(x)≥cos(x)
On [45π,2π]: cos(x)≥sin(x)
Compute Each Integral Separately:
The area A between the curves is the sum of the absolute differences between sin(x) and cos(x) over these intervals: