Evaluation of Indefinite Integral

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of the indefinite integral \(\displaystyle \int\frac{\sqrt{\cos 2x}}{\sin x}dx\). Participants explore various approaches to solving this integral, including substitutions and partial fraction decomposition, while seeking clarification on specific steps in the process.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents an initial attempt at solving the integral, expressing confusion about how to proceed after a substitution.
  • Another participant suggests breaking the integral into two parts and provides a detailed solution for the first part, involving logarithmic expressions.
  • Further elaboration is provided on the second part of the integral, including the use of a specific formula for evaluating integrals involving quadratics.
  • Participants discuss the need for clarity in the final expression, with one participant noting the omission of an equals sign and a constant \(C\) in the final result.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the final form of the integral, as participants have differing views on the presentation of the solution. The discussion includes multiple approaches and corrections, indicating that the evaluation process remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some steps in the evaluation process are not fully resolved, and there are dependencies on specific substitutions and definitions that may not be universally agreed upon.

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Calculation of \(\displaystyle \int\frac{\sqrt{\cos 2x}}{\sin x}dx\)

**My Try \(\displaystyle :: I = \int\frac{\sqrt{\cos 2x}}{\sin x}dx = \int\frac{\cos 2x}{\sin x\cdot \sqrt{\cos 2x}}\cdot \frac{\sin x}{\sin x}dx = \int\frac{\sqrt{2\cos^2 x-1}}{\left(1-\cos^2 x\right)\cdot \sqrt{2\cos^2 x-1}}\cdot \sin x dx\)Now Let \(\displaystyle \cos x = t\) and \(\displaystyle \sin xdx = -dt\)So Integral \(\displaystyle I = \int\frac{\left(2t^2-1\right)}{(t^2-1)\cdot \sqrt{2t^2-1}}dt\)

Now I did not Understand How can i proceed further.

Help me for solving above Question.

Thanks
 
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Calculation of \(\displaystyle \int\frac{\sqrt{\cos 2x}}{\sin x}dx\)

**My Try \(\displaystyle :: I = \int\frac{\sqrt{\cos 2x}}{\sin x}dx = \int\frac{\cos 2x}{\sin x\cdot \sqrt{\cos 2x}}\cdot \frac{\sin x}{\sin x}dx = \int\frac{\sqrt{2\cos^2 x-1}}{\left(1-\cos^2 x\right)\cdot \sqrt{2\cos^2 x-1}}\cdot \sin x dx\)Now Let \(\displaystyle \cos x = t\) and \(\displaystyle \sin xdx = -dt\)So Integral \(\displaystyle I = \int\frac{\left(2t^2-1\right)}{(t^2-1)\cdot \sqrt{2t^2-1}}dt\)

Now I did not Understand How can i proceed further.

Help me for solving above Question.

Thanks

You're on the right track. Let's continue from where you left off. Break up the integral as

$\displaystyle 2\int \frac{dt}{\sqrt{2t^2-1}} + \int \frac{dt}{(t^2-1)\sqrt{2t^2-1}}$.

The first integral is

$\displaystyle \sqrt{2}\log|\sqrt{2}t + \sqrt{2t^2-1}| + C$,

which can be obtained by using the $u$-substitution $u = \cosh^{-1}(\sqrt{2} t)$.

The second integral takes more work. Using the partial fraction decomposition

$\displaystyle \frac{2}{t^2-1} = \frac{1}{t-1} - \frac{1}{t+1}$

we write the second integral as

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}\left(\int \frac{dt}{(t-1)\sqrt{t^2-1}} - \int \frac{dt}{(t+1)\sqrt{t^2-1}}\right)$.

To evalute these integrals, we'll consider a general quadratic $R(u) = R_{a, b, c}(u) := au^2 + bu + c$ and use the formula

$\displaystyle (*) \int \frac{du}{u\sqrt{R}} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{c}}\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{R} + \sqrt{c}}{u} + \frac{b}{2\sqrt{c}}\right| + C, \quad \text{$c > 0$} $.

This formula may be derived by using the substitution $v = \frac{1}{u}$ and the formula

$\displaystyle \int \frac{dv}{\sqrt{R_{c, b, a}}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{c}}\log|2cv + b + 2\sqrt{c}\sqrt{R_{c, b, a}}| + C$.

With formula (*) at hand, we evaluate

$\displaystyle \int \frac{dt}{(t-1)\sqrt{2t^2-1}}$

$\displaystyle = -\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{R_{1,2,1/2}(t-1)} + \sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}}{t-1} + \sqrt{2}\right| + C$

$\displaystyle = -\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{t^2-\frac{1}{2}} + \sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}}{t-1} + \sqrt{2}\right| + C$

$\displaystyle = -\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{2t^2-1}+2t-1}{t-1}\right| + C$.

By a similar analysis,

$\displaystyle \int \frac{dt}{(t+1)\sqrt{2t^2-1}} = -\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{2t^2-1}-2t-1}{t+1}\right| + C$.

Thus

$\displaystyle \int \frac{dt}{(t^2-1)\sqrt{2t^2-1}}$

$\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{2t^2-1}-2t-1}{\sqrt{2t^2-1}-2t+1}\right| - \frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{t+1}{t-1}\right| + C$

$\displaystyle =\frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{\cos(2x)} - 2\cos(x) - 1}{\sqrt{\cos(2x)} - 2\cos(x) + 1}\right| + \frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{\cos(x) + 1}{\cos(x) - 1}\right|+C$.

At last, we obtain

$\displaystyle \int \frac{\sqrt{\cos(2x)}}{\sin(x)}\, dx$

$\displaystyle = \sqrt{2}\log|\sqrt{2}\cos(x) + \cos(2x)| + \frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{\sqrt{\cos(2x)} - 2\cos(x) - 1}{\sqrt{\cos(2x)} - 2\cos(x) + 1}\right| - \frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{\cos(x) + 1}{\cos(x) - 1}\right| + C$.
 
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I just wanted to remark that in the expression just above the phrase "At last, we obtain," there should be an $=$ sign to the left and a $+C$ to the right.
 
Euge said:
I just wanted to remark that in the expression just above the phrase "At last, we obtain," there should be an $=$ sign to the left and a $+C$ to the right.

I just had to fix such a beautiful post. :D
 

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