Math Problem Statement

Sketch the region enclosed by the curves: y = 5cos(5x) and y = 5 - 5cos(5x), for 0 ≤ x ≤ π/5.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the region enclosed between the two curves and sketch it.

The two curves are given as:

  1. y=5cos(5x)y = 5 \cos(5x)
  2. y=55cos(5x)y = 5 - 5 \cos(5x)

Step-by-step approach:

  1. Determine the points of intersection: To find the enclosed region, we first need to determine where the two curves intersect. To do this, we set the two equations equal to each other:

    5cos(5x)=55cos(5x)5 \cos(5x) = 5 - 5 \cos(5x)

    Simplifying this:

    25cos(5x)=52 \cdot 5 \cos(5x) = 5

    cos(5x)=12\cos(5x) = \frac{1}{2}

    The general solution for cos(5x)=12\cos(5x) = \frac{1}{2} is:

    5x = \pm \frac{\pi}{3} + 2n\pi \quad \text{(where n is any integer)}

    Solving for xx:

    x=±π15+2nπ5x = \pm \frac{\pi}{15} + \frac{2n\pi}{5}

    Considering the range 0xπ50 \leq x \leq \frac{\pi}{5}, the solutions for xx are:

    x=π15x = \frac{\pi}{15}

  2. Sketch the region: We now know that the curves intersect at x=π15x = \frac{\pi}{15}. To sketch the region between the curves, plot the curves y=5cos(5x)y = 5 \cos(5x) and y=55cos(5x)y = 5 - 5 \cos(5x) from x=0x = 0 to x=π5x = \frac{\pi}{5}, and shade the area between them.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the area enclosed between two curves?
  2. What is the period of the function y=5cos(5x)y = 5 \cos(5x)?
  3. How do you handle a trigonometric equation like cos(5x)=12\cos(5x) = \frac{1}{2}?
  4. What is the significance of points of intersection when calculating the enclosed area?
  5. How would you generalize the process of finding the enclosed area for more complex functions?

Tip:

Always check the points of intersection before proceeding with further analysis such as area calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Curve Sketching
Points of Intersection
Cosine Function

Formulas

y = 5cos(5x)
y = 5 - 5cos(5x)
cos(5x) = 1/2

Theorems

Cosine function properties
Points of intersection for enclosed area calculation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 (High School Calculus)