Math Problem Statement

What is the integral of sinx^5

Solution

To find the integral of sin(x5)\sin(x^5), we need to approach it using substitution or special techniques, as there is no elementary antiderivative for this function in terms of simple functions.

The integral you're looking for is:

sin(x5)dx\int \sin(x^5) \, dx

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward elementary solution, but we can express the integral in terms of a special function or use a series expansion to approximate the result.

Approximation via a series:

One common approach is to use the Taylor series expansion of sin(x5)\sin(x^5) around x=0x = 0. The series for sin(u)\sin(u) is:

sin(u)=uu33!+u55!u77!+\sin(u) = u - \frac{u^3}{3!} + \frac{u^5}{5!} - \frac{u^7}{7!} + \dots

Substituting u=x5u = x^5, we get:

sin(x5)=x5x153!+x255!\sin(x^5) = x^5 - \frac{x^{15}}{3!} + \frac{x^{25}}{5!} - \dots

Thus, the integral of sin(x5)\sin(x^5) can be approximated by integrating each term in the series:

sin(x5)dx=(x5x153!+x255!)dx\int \sin(x^5) \, dx = \int \left( x^5 - \frac{x^{15}}{3!} + \frac{x^{25}}{5!} - \dots \right) dx

This gives:

sin(x5)dx=x66x163!16+x265!26+C\int \sin(x^5) \, dx = \frac{x^6}{6} - \frac{x^{16}}{3! \cdot 16} + \frac{x^{26}}{5! \cdot 26} - \dots + C

Where CC is the constant of integration.

Conclusion:

While the exact integral of sin(x5)\sin(x^5) cannot be written in elementary terms, you can use a series expansion for an approximate result.

Would you like further details or a specific approximation for a range of xx?


Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you use series expansions to approximate other trigonometric integrals?
  2. Can we use numerical integration to find an approximation of sin(x5)dx\int \sin(x^5) \, dx?
  3. How do Taylor series work in general for non-trivial integrals?
  4. How do substitution techniques work in cases of integrals involving powers like x5x^5?
  5. What is the concept of a special function, and which ones can we use for integrals like this?

Tip: When dealing with integrals that don't have elementary solutions, using series expansions or numerical methods is often a practical way to get approximations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Series Expansion
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Integral of sin(x^5) dx
Taylor Series for sin(u)

Theorems

Substitution Method
Series Expansion Method

Suitable Grade Level

College/University