Apostol's Theorem 2.5, sine cosine example

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The discussion revolves around Example 3 of Theorem 2.5 in Apostol's "Calculus Volume 1," specifically the derivation of the integral formula for sin²(x). The key identity used is cos(2x) = 1 - 2sin²(x), which allows the transformation of the integral ∫₀ᵃ sin²(x) dx into a more manageable form. The final result is expressed as ∫₀ᵃ sin²(x) dx = (a/2) - (1/4)sin(2a). The integration process involves applying the identity, pulling constants out of the integral, and performing a u-substitution for cos(2x).

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of trigonometric identities, specifically cos(2x) and sin²(x).
  • Familiarity with definite integrals and their properties.
  • Knowledge of u-substitution in integral calculus.
  • Basic understanding of Apostol's "Calculus Volume 1" and its notation.
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  • Study the derivation of trigonometric identities, focusing on cos(2x) and sin²(x).
  • Practice solving definite integrals involving trigonometric functions.
  • Learn about u-substitution techniques in integral calculus.
  • Review Example 2 in Apostol's "Calculus Volume 1" for additional context on the integration process.
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Students of calculus, particularly those studying Apostol's "Calculus Volume 1," educators teaching integral calculus, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of trigonometric integrals.

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Homework Statement


In Example 3 under Theorem 2.5 of Apostol's Calculus Volume 1, I don't understand how the final formula on the right is obtained.

Homework Equations


The identity cos 2x = 1 - 2 sin2 x implies sin2x = 1/2(1 - cos 2x) so, from Example 2, we obtain:
\int^a_0\,sin^2\,x\,dx = \frac{1}{2}\,\int^a_0(1 - cos\,2x)\,dx = \frac{a}{2} - \frac{1}{4}\,sin\,2a

The Attempt at a Solution


I guess this uses (2.14), but I don't understand how:
(2.14): \int^{a}_{0} sin x dx = 1 - cos a

Scribd has a copy of the book online, at http://www.scribd.com/doc/36116063/eBook-Tom-Apostol-Calculus#. My question is in regard to page 101, Example 3, near the bottom.
 
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hotwater said:

Homework Statement


In Example 3 under Theorem 2.5 of Apostol's Calculus Volume 1, I don't understand how the final formula on the right is obtained.


Homework Equations


The identity cos 2x = 1 - 2 sin2 x implies sin2x = 1/2(1 - cos 2x) so, from Example 2, we obtain:
\int^a_0\,sin^2\,x\,dx = \frac{1}{2}\,\int^a_0(1 - cos\,2x)\,dx = \frac{a}{2} - \frac{1}{4}\,sin\,2a

The Attempt at a Solution


I guess this uses (2.14), but I don't understand how:
(2.14): \int^{a}_{0} sin x dx = 1 - cos a

Scribd has a copy of the book online, at http://www.scribd.com/doc/36116063/eBook-Tom-Apostol-Calculus#. My question is in regard to page 101, Example 3, near the bottom.

They used the trig identity to replace sin(x)^2 with (1-cos(2x))/2...then pulled the 1/2 out of the integral and integrated each term. Integral of 1 = x. They did a u-sub on cos(2x) with u=2x, du=2dx, thus it gets another 1/2 out front, and integral of sin = cos.
 

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