Evaluate Integral $t_{1.11}$: $\cos^3$ to $\cos$

In summary, the given integral can be evaluated by using substitution and then simplifying the resulting integral using algebraic manipulations. It is not possible to simply reduce $\cos^3(\sqrt{t})$ to $\cos(\sqrt{t})$ by dropping the radical.
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$\tiny{t1.11}$
$\textsf{Evaluate the Integral}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
I_{11}&=\int \frac{\sin\sqrt{t}}{\sqrt{t\cos^3\sqrt{t}}}\, dt\\
&=\int\frac{\sin\sqrt{t}}{\sqrt{t}\cos^{3/2}\sqrt{t}}\, dt\\
u&=\cos\sqrt{t}\\
du&=-\dfrac{\sin\left(\sqrt{t}\right)}{2\sqrt{t}}\, dt\\
dt&=\frac{2\sqrt{t}}{\sin(\sqrt{t})}\, du\\
I_{11}&=\int\frac{\sin\sqrt{t}}{\sqrt{t}\cos^{3/2}\sqrt{t}}\, \frac{2\sqrt{t}}{\sin(\sqrt{t})} \, du\\
\textit{plug u in}&\\
&=2\int\frac{1}{u^{3/2}} du\\
&=\dfrac{4}{\sqrt{u}}+C\\
\textit{substitute back $\cos\sqrt{t}$ for u}&\\
I_{11}&=\dfrac{4}{\sqrt{\cos\left(\sqrt{t}\right)}}+C
\end{align*}
looking at an example I didn't understand why $\cos^3 x$ in the given Integral could not be simply reduced to just $\cos x$ by dropping the radical. I tried this but it didn't work.
 
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karush said:
$\tiny{t1.11}$
$\textsf{Evaluate the Integral}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
I_{11}&=\int \frac{\sin\sqrt{t}}{\sqrt{t\cos^3\sqrt{t}}}\, dt\\
&=\int\frac{\sin\sqrt{t}}{\sqrt{t}\cos^{3/2}\sqrt{t}}\, dt\\
u&=\cos\sqrt{t}\\
du&=-\dfrac{\sin\left(\sqrt{t}\right)}{2\sqrt{t}}\, dt\\
dt&=\frac{2\sqrt{t}}{\sin(\sqrt{t})}\, du\\
I_{11}&=\int\frac{\sin\sqrt{t}}{\sqrt{t}\cos^{3/2}\sqrt{t}}\, \frac{2\sqrt{t}}{\sin(\sqrt{t})} \, du\\
\textit{plug u in}&\\
&=2\int\frac{1}{u^{3/2}} du\\
&=\dfrac{4}{\sqrt{u}}+C\\
\textit{substitute back $\cos\sqrt{t}$ for u}&\\
I_{11}&=\dfrac{4}{\sqrt{\cos\left(\sqrt{t}\right)}}+C
\end{align*}
looking at an example I didn't understand why $\cos^3 x$ in the given Integral could not be simply reduced to just $\cos x$ by dropping the radical. I tried this but it didn't work.

Maybe because a square root undoes a SQUARE, not a cube...
 

1. What is the process for evaluating this integral?

The process for evaluating this integral involves using the formula for the integral of cosine cubed, which is (1/4) * integral of (1 + 3cos2x + cos4x) dx, and then substituting the limits of integration into the formula.

2. What are the limits of integration for this integral?

The limits of integration for this integral are t=1 and t=1.11, as indicated by the subscript and the cosine function.

3. Can this integral be solved using basic integration techniques?

Yes, this integral can be solved using basic integration techniques such as substitution and the power rule.

4. How can this integral be used in real-world applications?

This integral can be used in real-world applications to calculate the work done by a force that varies in direction and magnitude, such as a force acting on an object in a circular motion.

5. Is there a shortcut or trick to solving this integral?

Yes, there is a shortcut or trick to solving this integral, which involves using the trigonometric identity cos^3x = (1/4) * (3cosx + cos3x) to simplify the integral and make it easier to evaluate.

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