Math Problem Statement

$$$$ \int_0^{\frac{3\pi}{4}}\!\sqrt{1-\sin2x}\,\mathrm{d}x

Solution

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Given the integral:

03π41sin2xdx\int_0^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} \sqrt{1-\sin 2x} \, \mathrm{d}x

Steps to Solve:

  1. Simplify the integrand: The integral can be rewritten by using the trigonometric identity: 1sin2x=cos2(x+π4)1 - \sin 2x = \cos^2\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) Therefore, the integral becomes: 03π4cos(x+π4)dx\int_0^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} |\cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right)| \, \mathrm{d}x The absolute value is necessary because cos(y)\cos(y) can be negative.

  2. Split the Integral: The integral can be split based on where the cosine function changes its sign: 0π2cos(x+π4)dxπ23π4cos(x+π4)dx\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) \, \mathrm{d}x - \int_{\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} \cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) \, \mathrm{d}x

  3. Evaluate Each Integral:

    • For the first part: 0π2cos(x+π4)dx=sin(x+π4)0π2=sin3π4sinπ4=0\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) \, \mathrm{d}x = \sin\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) \Big|_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} = \sin\frac{3\pi}{4} - \sin\frac{\pi}{4} = 0
    • For the second part: π23π4cos(x+π4)dx=sin(x+π4)π23π4=22-\int_{\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} \cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) \, \mathrm{d}x = \sin\left(x + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) \Big|_{\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

Final Result:

The value of the integral is: 22\boxed{\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}}

Would you like to explore any step further or need any additional explanation?


  1. What happens if the limits of the integral change?
  2. How can different trigonometric identities simplify integrals?
  3. What is the impact of the absolute value on the integrand?
  4. Could this method be used to solve similar integrals?
  5. Why is it important to consider the sign of the trigonometric function?

Tip: Always check for any potential sign changes when dealing with trigonometric integrals that involve absolute values to ensure the correct evaluation of the integral.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Integral Calculus

Formulas

Trigonometric identities
Integral of cosine function

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced College Level