Taylor Series for sinx about pi/6

In summary, to determine the Taylor Series for f(x)=sinx about the center point c=pi/6, we can use the formula pn(x) = f(c) + f'(c)(x-c) + f''(c)(x-c)^2/2! + f'''(c)(x-c)^3/3! + ..., where the coefficients are determined by the derivatives of f(x) at the center point. In this case, we can use the trigonometric identity sinx=sin(w+pi/6)=sin(w)cos(pi/6)+sin(pi/6)cos(w) to expand f(x) and find the coefficients for the Taylor Series.
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Homework Statement


Determine the Taylor Series for f(x)=sinx about the center point c=pi/6

Homework Equations


pn(x) = f(c) + f'(c)(x-c) + f''(c)(x-c)^2/2! + f'''(c)(x-c)^3/3! + ...

The Attempt at a Solution



f(pi/6) = 1/2
f'(pi/6) = [tex]\sqrt{3}[/tex]/2
f''(pi/6) = -1/2
f'''(pi/6) = -[tex]\sqrt{3}[/tex]/2
f(4)(pi/6) = 1/2 and the coefficients repeats from hereWhat I am stuck on is.. how do I make it so that (-1) will only appear on the 3rd and 4th term... and how do I make it so that [tex]\sqrt{3}[/tex] will only appear on the odd terms?
 
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If w=x-pi/6 then sinx=sin(w+pi/6)=sin(w)cos(pi/6)+sin(pi/6)cos(w). Try expanding this and see what you get
 
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I am not sure how that relates to Taylor's Series?
 

1. What is a Taylor Series for sinx about pi/6?

A Taylor series is a mathematical representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms. In the case of sinx about pi/6, it is a series of terms that approximate the values of the sine function when x is close to pi/6.

2. How is a Taylor Series for sinx about pi/6 calculated?

The Taylor series for sinx about pi/6 is calculated by using the Maclaurin series for the sine function and substituting pi/6 for x. This results in a series of terms involving powers of (x-pi/6) that can be simplified and expressed as a sum.

3. Why is the Taylor Series for sinx about pi/6 useful?

The Taylor series for sinx about pi/6 is useful because it allows us to approximate the values of the sine function near pi/6 without having to use a calculator or a table of values. This can be beneficial in situations where we need a quick estimate or when we are dealing with small angles.

4. How accurate is the Taylor Series for sinx about pi/6?

The accuracy of the Taylor series for sinx about pi/6 depends on the number of terms used in the series. The more terms included, the more accurate the approximation will be. However, as with any Taylor series, there will always be some error due to the fact that we are using a finite number of terms to approximate an infinite series.

5. What is the interval of convergence for the Taylor Series for sinx about pi/6?

The interval of convergence for the Taylor series for sinx about pi/6 is (-pi/2, 3pi/2). This means that the series will only give accurate results for values of x within this interval. Outside of this interval, the series will either diverge or give inaccurate results.

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