Math Problem Statement

Solve the integrals provided in the image, such as ∫_0^π cos^2(x) dx and others.

Solution

The image contains several integral problems. I will begin by solving a selection of them. Let's start with the integral marked as (4) in problem 31:

0πcos2xdx\int_0^\pi \cos^2 x \, dx

Solution:

We will use a trigonometric identity to simplify this integral. The identity is: cos2x=1+cos(2x)2\cos^2 x = \frac{1 + \cos(2x)}{2}

Thus, the integral becomes: 0πcos2xdx=0π1+cos(2x)2dx\int_0^\pi \cos^2 x \, dx = \int_0^\pi \frac{1 + \cos(2x)}{2} \, dx

We can split this into two separate integrals: 0π12dx+0πcos(2x)2dx\int_0^\pi \frac{1}{2} \, dx + \int_0^\pi \frac{\cos(2x)}{2} \, dx

Now, let's solve these integrals:

  1. 0π12dx=12×π=π2\int_0^\pi \frac{1}{2} \, dx = \frac{1}{2} \times \pi = \frac{\pi}{2}
  2. 0πcos(2x)2dx\int_0^\pi \frac{\cos(2x)}{2} \, dx

For the second part, the integral of cos(2x)\cos(2x) is sin(2x)2\frac{\sin(2x)}{2}, so: 0πcos(2x)2dx=[sin(2x)4]0π=0\int_0^\pi \frac{\cos(2x)}{2} \, dx = \left[\frac{\sin(2x)}{4}\right]_0^\pi = 0

Thus, the full integral becomes: π2+0=π2\frac{\pi}{2} + 0 = \frac{\pi}{2}

So, the solution to the integral is:

0πcos2xdx=π2\int_0^\pi \cos^2 x \, dx = \frac{\pi}{2}

Would you like me to solve other integrals from this list or provide further details on this one?

Follow-up questions:

  1. How would the identity change for sin2x\sin^2 x, and how would you apply it to solve a similar integral?
  2. Can you compute 0πcos2(2x)dx\int_0^\pi \cos^2(2x) \, dx using the same technique?
  3. How would this integral change if the limits were from 00 to π2\frac{\pi}{2} instead of 00 to π\pi?
  4. Could you apply this method to solve 02πcos2xdx\int_0^{2\pi} \cos^2 x \, dx?
  5. How does this integral compare to integrals involving cos(2x)\cos(2x) directly, rather than squared terms?

Tip:

When solving trigonometric integrals involving squares, always consider using the appropriate double-angle identities to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integral Calculus
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

cos^2(x) = (1 + cos(2x)) / 2
sin^2(x) = (1 - cos(2x)) / 2
Integral of cos(x), sin(x), and exponential functions

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Trigonometric Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level (Calculus I or II)