Math Problem Statement

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The function f(x) = 1 - x is to be represented by a Fourier series expansion over the finite interval 0 < x < 2. Obtain a suitable full-range Fourier series expansion, half-range cosine series expansion, and half-range Fourier sine series expansion. Draw graphs of f(x) and of the periodic functions represented by each of the three series for -8 ≤ x ≤ 8.

Solution

The problem involves expanding the function f(x)=1xf(x) = 1 - x using Fourier series over the interval 0<x<20 < x < 2. Let's break down each part step by step.

(a) Full-Range Fourier Series Expansion

The full-range Fourier series represents a function as a sum of sine and cosine terms over the interval [L,L][-L, L], where the function is extended periodically. Here, L=1L = 1, since the interval length is 2.

The general form of the full-range Fourier series is: f(x)=a02+n=1(ancos(nπxL)+bnsin(nπxL))f(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( a_n \cos\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) + b_n \sin\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) \right) Where:

  • a0=1L02Lf(x)dxa_0 = \frac{1}{L} \int_0^{2L} f(x) \, dx
  • an=1L02Lf(x)cos(nπxL)dxa_n = \frac{1}{L} \int_0^{2L} f(x) \cos\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) \, dx
  • bn=1L02Lf(x)sin(nπxL)dxb_n = \frac{1}{L} \int_0^{2L} f(x) \sin\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) \, dx

Here f(x)=1xf(x) = 1 - x, and L=1L = 1, so the interval is [0,2][0, 2].

We now compute the coefficients.

  1. a0a_0 (DC term): a0=1102(1x)dx=02(1x)dxa_0 = \frac{1}{1} \int_0^2 (1 - x) \, dx = \int_0^2 (1 - x) \, dx a0=[xx22]02=(22)(0)=0a_0 = \left[ x - \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_0^2 = (2 - 2) - (0) = 0

  2. ana_n (Cosine coefficients): an=02(1x)cos(nπx)dxa_n = \int_0^2 (1 - x) \cos(n\pi x) \, dx For each nn, we would need to solve this integral, which will depend on the value of nn.

  3. bnb_n (Sine coefficients): bn=02(1x)sin(nπx)dxb_n = \int_0^2 (1 - x) \sin(n\pi x) \, dx This also depends on the value of nn.

(b) Half-Range Cosine Series Expansion

In this case, we use the half-range cosine series since the function is even. The form is: f(x)=a02+n=1ancos(nπxL)f(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n \cos\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) The coefficients are given by:

  • a0=2L0Lf(x)dxa_0 = \frac{2}{L} \int_0^L f(x) \, dx
  • an=2L0Lf(x)cos(nπxL)dxa_n = \frac{2}{L} \int_0^L f(x) \cos\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) \, dx

For L=2L = 2 and f(x)=1xf(x) = 1 - x, we calculate the coefficients similarly to part (a).

(c) Half-Range Sine Series Expansion

For the half-range sine series (for odd extensions), the form is: f(x)=n=1bnsin(nπxL)f(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} b_n \sin\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) The coefficients are given by:

  • bn=2L0Lf(x)sin(nπxL)dxb_n = \frac{2}{L} \int_0^L f(x) \sin\left( \frac{n\pi x}{L} \right) \, dx

Again, substituting L=2L = 2 and f(x)=1xf(x) = 1 - x, we compute the sine series.

(d) Graphs

For the graphical part, you are required to:

  1. Plot the original function f(x)=1xf(x) = 1 - x.
  2. Plot the periodic extensions of the function for the full-range Fourier series, half-range cosine series, and half-range sine series for 8x8-8 \leq x \leq 8.

This will illustrate how the Fourier series approximates the original function.


Would you like more details on how to compute each of the integrals for the Fourier coefficients? I can guide you through specific steps for any of the expansions if you'd like. Here are a few follow-up questions that might help:

  1. Do you need a detailed breakdown of the integration for ana_n and bnb_n?
  2. Would you like to see the calculations for specific values of nn in the full-range Fourier series?
  3. Are you looking for the graphical representation of the Fourier series approximations?
  4. Should I explain more about the symmetry considerations for the half-range expansions?
  5. Do you want to focus on any specific part of the question first?

Tip: Fourier series can be tricky to compute manually for complex functions, but understanding the role of each term helps in interpreting the periodic behavior!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fourier Series
Trigonometric Series
Sine and Cosine Functions
Periodicity
Integral Calculus

Formulas

Fourier Series Expansion: f(x) = a_0/2 + Σ (a_n cos(nπx/L) + b_n sin(nπx/L))
Half-Range Cosine Series: f(x) = a_0/2 + Σ a_n cos(nπx/L)
Half-Range Sine Series: f(x) = Σ b_n sin(nπx/L)
Coefficient Formulas: a_0, a_n, b_n using integrals

Theorems

Fourier Series Theorem
Orthogonality of Sine and Cosine Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate