A integral consists of sin(n+1/2) n=1,2,3

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In summary, the sin(n+1/2) term in the integral signifies that the function being integrated is periodic with a period of 1. To solve this type of integral, the trigonometric identity cos(n+1/2) = sin(n+1) can be used. The integral can only be evaluated for integer values of n and the values n=1,2,3 indicate a specific evaluation for the first three terms of the summation. This type of integral has various real-world applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics for modeling periodic phenomena and solving problems involving oscillations and vibrations.
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Homework Statement



Hi all, i encounter this integral while i am trying to find the Fourier series of f(x)=ln(2*sin(x/2))


pi sin[(n+1/2)x] sin[(n-1/2)x]
∫ ------------- + ------------- dx n=1,2,3...
0 sin[(1/2)x] sin[(1/2)x]


Homework Equations



sin(A+B)=sinAcosB+sinBcosA
sin(2A)=2sinAcosA

The Attempt at a Solution



the answer seems to be 2*pi, but i still don't know how to work it out..
 
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1. What is the purpose of the sin(n+1/2) in the integral?

The sin(n+1/2) term in the integral indicates that the function being integrated is a periodic function with a period of 1. This means that the value of the function repeats itself every 1 unit in the x-axis.

2. How do you solve an integral with a summation of sin(n+1/2)?

To solve an integral with a summation of sin(n+1/2), you can use the trigonometric identity cos(n+1/2) = sin(n+1). This allows you to rewrite the integral as a summation of cos(n+1), which can then be solved using integration by parts or other techniques.

3. Can the integral be evaluated for any value of n?

No, the integral can only be evaluated for integer values of n, as the sine function is only defined for real numbers.

4. What is the significance of the n=1,2,3 in the integral?

The values of n=1,2,3 indicate that the integral is being evaluated for the first three terms of the summation. This allows for a more specific evaluation of the integral rather than a general solution.

5. How is this integral used in real-world applications?

This type of integral can be used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics to model periodic phenomena. It can also be used to solve problems involving oscillations and vibrations.

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