Math Problem Statement

  1. The expansion of the periodic function f(x) in a sine-cosine Fourier series is:

f(x)= 1 2 + 2 pi ( (sin 2x)/2 + (sin 3x)/3 +***)

b. f(x)= 8 pi ( (sin x)/1 + (sin 3x)/3 +***)

f(x)= 1 2 + 2 pi ( (cinx)/1 + coxx 1 ++***)

f(x)= 1 2 + 2 pi ( (corpix)/1 - (cos 3pix)/3 +**)

Solution

It looks like you're trying to express different variations of a Fourier series for a periodic function f(x)f(x), but the notation is unclear in some parts. Let’s break down what seems to be intended in each of these options and correct them if necessary:

1. Fourier Series General Form

For a periodic function f(x)f(x), the general form of a Fourier sine-cosine expansion is:

f(x)=a02+n=1(ancos(nx)+bnsin(nx))f(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( a_n \cos(nx) + b_n \sin(nx) \right)

where:

  • a0a_0 is the constant term.
  • ana_n and bnb_n are the Fourier coefficients for the cosine and sine terms respectively.

Interpretation of Your Options:

(a) f(x)=12+2π(sin(2x)2+sin(3x)3+)f(x) = \frac{1}{2} + 2\pi \left( \frac{\sin(2x)}{2} + \frac{\sin(3x)}{3} + \cdots \right)

This resembles the sine expansion of a periodic function. In this case, the function only contains sine terms with coefficients of the form 2πn\frac{2\pi}{n}. However, the first sine term should have sin(x)\sin(x), not sin(2x)\sin(2x), as part of the typical Fourier sine series.

A corrected form could be:

f(x)=12+2π(sin(x)1+sin(2x)2+sin(3x)3+)f(x) = \frac{1}{2} + 2\pi \left( \frac{\sin(x)}{1} + \frac{\sin(2x)}{2} + \frac{\sin(3x)}{3} + \cdots \right)

(b) f(x)=8π(sin(x)1+sin(3x)3+)f(x) = 8\pi \left( \frac{\sin(x)}{1} + \frac{\sin(3x)}{3} + \cdots \right)

This is another sine series but lacks the constant term, and the coefficient outside the sum is 8π8\pi. It implies a stronger scaling of the sine terms. The form could represent a specific periodic function where only sine terms are present, but without the constant term a02\frac{a_0}{2}, it may not be the full Fourier series.

(c) f(x)=12+2π(sin(x)1+cos(x)+)f(x) = \frac{1}{2} + 2\pi \left( \frac{\sin(x)}{1} + \cos(x) + \cdots \right)

Here, the notation seems off (e.g., "cinx" and "coxx"). This could be meant to represent both sine and cosine terms in the series, but it’s not properly formatted. A more appropriate expansion could be:

f(x)=12+2π(sin(x)1+cos(x)1+)f(x) = \frac{1}{2} + 2\pi \left( \frac{\sin(x)}{1} + \frac{\cos(x)}{1} + \cdots \right)

(d) f(x)=12+2π(cos(πx)1cos(3πx)3+)f(x) = \frac{1}{2} + 2\pi \left( \frac{\cos(\pi x)}{1} - \frac{\cos(3\pi x)}{3} + \cdots \right)

This appears to be a cosine-only expansion, where terms like cos(πx)\cos(\pi x) and cos(3πx)\cos(3\pi x) appear. This could correspond to an even function that only contains cosine terms. The general structure seems correct for a cosine series.

Summary

From the four options, each represents different types of Fourier series expansions, but the notation needs some adjustment:

  1. (a) looks like a sine-only series but needs the first term sin(x)\sin(x) instead of sin(2x)\sin(2x).
  2. (b) is another sine series but scaled by 8π8\pi without a constant term.
  3. (c) is likely intended to mix sine and cosine terms, but the notation is unclear.
  4. (d) is a cosine-only series, potentially for an even function.

Would you like details on how to fully derive these Fourier series or have any specific questions on Fourier analysis?

Relative Questions:

  1. How are Fourier coefficients determined for a given periodic function?
  2. What is the difference between a sine-only and cosine-only Fourier series?
  3. How does the periodicity of the function affect its Fourier series expansion?
  4. Can a Fourier series have only sine or cosine terms, and under what conditions?
  5. How does scaling affect the terms of a Fourier series expansion?

Tip:

To construct a Fourier series, always ensure the function is periodic, and properly compute both sine and cosine coefficients based on the symmetry properties of the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fourier Series
Sine-Cosine Expansion
Periodic Functions

Formulas

f(x) = a_0/2 + Σ (a_n cos(nx) + b_n sin(nx))
Fourier sine and cosine series expansion

Theorems

Fourier Theorem for Periodic Functions

Suitable Grade Level

University level