Average value of function, answer check

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Homework Statement


Find the average value of the function u(x)= 10xsin(x2) on the interval [0, ∏1/2]

(Sorry, I can't figure out how to make the square root symbol)

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


For the integral of u(x), I got -5cos(x2)

I substituted 0 and ∏1/2 and got 10.

then I multiplied by 1/b-a which was 1/∏1/2

making my final answer 10/∏1/2
 
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8point1 said:

Homework Statement


Find the average value of the function u(x)= 10xsin(x2) on the interval [0, ∏1/2]

(Sorry, I can't figure out how to make the square root symbol)
[ itex ]\sqrt{\pi}[ /itex ] - omit the extra spaces.

Here's a link to a PF page about using LaTeX - https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=386951
8point1 said:

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


For the integral of u(x), I got -5cos(x2)

I substituted 0 and ∏1/2 and got 10.

then I multiplied by 1/b-a which was 1/∏1/2

making my final answer 10/∏1/2
I get the same thing. Good work!
 
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Great, thank you so much!
 
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