Math Problem Statement
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The given problem asks to find the half-range cosine Fourier expansion of the function , defined on the interval . The function is piecewise:
\begin{cases} t, & 0 < t < 2 \\ 4 - t, & 2 < t < 4 \end{cases}$$ ### Half-Range Cosine Fourier Expansion: Since the function is only defined on $$0 < t < 4$$, we will expand it in a cosine series over this range. The half-range cosine expansion for a function $$f(t)$$ over the interval $$[0, L]$$ (in this case, $$L = 4$$) is given by: $$f(t) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n \cos\left(\frac{n\pi t}{L}\right)$$ Where the Fourier coefficients $$a_0$$ and $$a_n$$ are calculated as: $$a_0 = \frac{2}{L} \int_0^L f(t) \, dt$$ $$a_n = \frac{2}{L} \int_0^L f(t) \cos\left(\frac{n\pi t}{L}\right) \, dt$$ For $$L = 4$$, the formula becomes: $$a_0 = \frac{1}{2} \int_0^4 f(t) \, dt$$ $$a_n = \frac{1}{2} \int_0^4 f(t) \cos\left(\frac{n\pi t}{4}\right) \, dt$$ ### Step 1: Calculate $$a_0$$ We split the integral at $$t = 2$$ based on the piecewise definition of $$f(t)$$: $$a_0 = \frac{1}{2} \left( \int_0^2 t \, dt + \int_2^4 (4 - t) \, dt \right)$$ ### Step 2: Calculate $$a_n$$ Similarly, for $$a_n$$, we will compute: $$a_n = \frac{1}{2} \left( \int_0^2 t \cos\left(\frac{n\pi t}{4}\right) \, dt + \int_2^4 (4 - t) \cos\left(\frac{n\pi t}{4}\right) \, dt \right)$$ ### Next Steps To proceed, we can compute each integral and substitute the results into the Fourier expansion formula. Would you like to continue with the detailed integration steps for $$a_0$$ and $$a_n$$, or is there any other aspect of the problem you'd like to focus on? Here are five related questions that can extend your understanding: 1. What are the differences between full-range and half-range Fourier series? 2. How does the Fourier series change if the function is periodic over a different interval? 3. What is the physical interpretation of the Fourier coefficients? 4. Can the sine Fourier series be used for the same function $$f(t)$$? 5. How would the Fourier series change if the function was defined on a different interval, such as $$[0, 6]$$? **Tip:** When computing the Fourier series, always check whether the function is even, odd, or neither. For even functions, the sine terms vanish, simplifying the calculation.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fourier Series
Cosine Fourier Expansion
Piecewise Functions
Formulas
Half-range cosine Fourier expansion formula: f(t) = (a0 / 2) + Σ (an cos(nπt/L))
a0 = (2 / L) ∫0 to L f(t) dt
an = (2 / L) ∫0 to L f(t) cos(nπt/L) dt
Theorems
Fourier Series
Suitable Grade Level
University Level (Engineering/Math courses)
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