Math Problem Statement

can i turn sinpiy into something easier to integrate

Solution

Certainly! The expression sin(πy)\sin(\pi y) can be simplified before integration. Recognizing that πy\pi y is just a linear transformation of yy, we can use a substitution to make the integral more straightforward.

Suppose we want to integrate sin(πy)\sin(\pi y) with respect to yy. Here's a step-by-step approach:

  1. Substitution: Let u=πyu = \pi y. Then, du=πdydu = \pi \, dy or dy=duπdy = \frac{du}{\pi}.

  2. Rewrite the Integral: sin(πy)dy=sin(u)duπ\int \sin(\pi y) \, dy = \int \sin(u) \cdot \frac{du}{\pi}

  3. Simplify the Integral: sin(πy)dy=1πsin(u)du\int \sin(\pi y) \, dy = \frac{1}{\pi} \int \sin(u) \, du

  4. Integrate: The integral of sin(u)\sin(u) with respect to uu is cos(u)-\cos(u): 1πsin(u)du=1π(cos(u))=1πcos(u)\frac{1}{\pi} \int \sin(u) \, du = \frac{1}{\pi} (-\cos(u)) = -\frac{1}{\pi} \cos(u)

  5. Substitute Back: Recall u=πyu = \pi y: 1πcos(u)=1πcos(πy)-\frac{1}{\pi} \cos(u) = -\frac{1}{\pi} \cos(\pi y)

Therefore, the integral of sin(πy)\sin(\pi y) with respect to yy is: sin(πy)dy=1πcos(πy)+C\int \sin(\pi y) \, dy = -\frac{1}{\pi} \cos(\pi y) + C where CC is the constant of integration.

Would you like further details or have any questions about this process?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you integrate other trigonometric functions?
  2. What are common techniques for integrating products of trigonometric functions?
  3. Can you explain the method of integration by parts?
  4. How do you handle integrals involving trigonometric identities?
  5. What are some real-world applications of integrating trigonometric functions?

Tip: When dealing with trigonometric integrals, look for opportunities to simplify using trigonometric identities or substitutions to make the integral more manageable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Integral Calculus
Substitution

Formulas

∫sin(πy) dy = - (1/π) cos(πy) + C
Substitution: u = πy, du = π dy

Theorems

Substitution Method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level