Math Problem Statement
A function f(t) is defined only for the range 0 < t < 4 as: f(t) = 0, 0 < t < 2 f(t) = 4 - t, 2 < t < 4
Find the half-range cosine Fourier expansion of f(t).
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fourier Series
Half-Range Cosine Expansion
Piecewise Functions
Even Function Extension
Formulas
Fourier Cosine Series: f(t) ≈ a_0/2 + ∑(a_n * cos(nπt/L))
a_0 = (2/L) ∫_0^L f(t) dt
a_n = (2/L) ∫_0^L f(t) * cos(nπt/L) dt
Theorems
Fourier Theorem
Even Function Symmetry in Fourier Series
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level (Advanced Calculus or Engineering Mathematics)
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