To find the value(s) of $c$ guaranteed by the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals for the function $f(x) = \cos x$ over the interval $\left[ -\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{\pi}{3} \right]$, we follow these steps:

Step 1: Mean Value Theorem for Integrals

The Mean Value Theorem for Integrals states that for a continuous function $f(x)$ over an interval $[a, b]$, there exists a point $c$ in $(a, b)$ such that: $f(c) = \frac{1}{b - a} \int_a^b f(x) \, dx$

Step 2: Set up the Integral and Interval

Here, $f(x) = \cos x$ and the interval is $\left[ -\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{\pi}{3} \right]$.

1. Calculate $b - a$: $b - a = \frac{\pi}{3} - \left(-\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{2\pi}{3}$

2. Compute the Integral $\int_{-\pi/3}^{\pi/3} \cos x \, dx$: $\int_{-\pi/3}^{\pi/3} \cos x \, dx = \sin x \Big|_{-\pi/3}^{\pi/3} = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) - \sin\left(-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$ Since $\sin(-\theta) = -\sin(\theta)$: $= \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) + \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 2 \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$ Using $\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$: $= 2 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \sqrt{3}$

3. Calculate the Average Value: $f(c) = \frac{1}{b - a} \int_a^b f(x) \, dx = \frac{1}{\frac{2\pi}{3}} \cdot \sqrt{3} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2\pi}$

Step 3: Solve for $c$

Now, we need to find $c$ such that $f(c) = \cos c = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2\pi}$.

1. Take the arccosine: $c = \arccos\left(\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2\pi}\right)$

2. Since $c$ must lie in the interval $\left( -\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{\pi}{3} \right)$, we check that this value is within the interval.

After evaluating the arccosine, round your answer to four decimal places.

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Further Related Questions

1. What is the general form of the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals?
2. How does the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals differ from the Mean Value Theorem for derivatives?
3. What are some other applications of the Mean Value Theorem in calculus?
4. How do you interpret the geometrical meaning of the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals?
5. Why is it important that the function $f(x)$ is continuous over the interval?

Tip: When solving Mean Value Theorem problems, remember to check if the function is continuous over the interval before applying the theorem.