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The exercise is asking to find the Fourier coefficients \( c_n \) for a triangular wave function \( f(t) \), defined as:

\[
f(t) = 
\begin{cases}
-t & \text{for } -\pi \leq t \leq 0, \\
t & \text{for } 0 < t < \pi,
\end{cases}
\]
with \( f(t + 2\pi) = f(t) \) (periodic).

### Objective:
We are asked to show that the Fourier coefficients are:

\[
c_n = 
\begin{cases}
\frac{(-1)^n - 1}{\pi n^2}, & n \neq 0, \\
\frac{\pi}{2}, & n = 0.
\end{cases}
\]

#### Strategy and Steps:

1. **Fourier Coefficient Formula**: 
   The Fourier coefficients for a periodic function are given by:
   \[
   c_n = \frac{1}{2\pi} \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} f(t) e^{-int} \, dt
   \]

2. **Splitting the Integral**: 
   Since \( f(t) \) has different definitions on the intervals \( [-\pi, 0] \) and \( [0, \pi] \), split the integral:
   \[
   c_n = \frac{1}{2\pi} \left( \int_{-\pi}^{0} (-t) e^{-int} \, dt + \int_{0}^{\pi} t e^{-int} \, dt \right)
   \]

3. **Use of Given Integral Formula**: 
   We are given a hint to use the integral:
   \[
   \int t e^{at} \, dt = \frac{1}{a^2} \left( at - 1 \right) e^{at}, \quad \text{for } a \neq 0
   \]
   This integral formula will help in evaluating the terms of the Fourier coefficient.

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### Related Questions:
1. How is the Fourier series derived for other types of wave functions?
2. Can the Fourier coefficients be interpreted physically in terms of signal processing?
3. What role does the periodicity of the triangular wave play in simplifying the Fourier series calculation?
4. How does the form of the Fourier series change if we alter the amplitude or frequency of the triangular wave?
5. How can we use the Fourier coefficients to reconstruct the triangular wave function?

### Tip:
Always remember to split the integrals appropriately when the function is piecewise-defined, as in this triangular wave example.

Consider the Fourier series for the triangular wave function: f(t) = -t for -π ≤ t ≤ 0 and f(t) = t for 0 < t < π, with f(t + 2π) = f(t). Show that the Fourier coefficients are: cn = (-1)^n - 1 / πn^2 for n ≠ 0 and cn = π/2 for n = 0.

Explore the Fourier series for the triangular wave function, defined piecewise, and find the Fourier coefficients. This problem involves breaking the integral into parts and using a known integral formula. Ideal for college-level students learning about Fourier series.

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