Fourier series and sketch the waveform

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The discussion revolves around sketching a piecewise function and deriving its Fourier series. The function is defined in segments, with transitions at specific angles where it jumps from zero to Vsin(ωt) and back. Participants emphasize the importance of accurately sketching these transitions, noting that they should be vertical to reflect the sudden changes. There is also a debate about the function's symmetry, concluding that it is neither odd nor even, which affects the Fourier coefficients. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in calculations and understanding the properties of the waveform to successfully derive the Fourier series.
  • #31
MattSiemens said:
Am I right in saying then gneill that there is no symmetry and that applying the rules for odd and even functions this proves that?
There is plenty of symmetry, just not the very simplest symmetry ##f(-x) = \pm f(x)##
 
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  • #32
MattSiemens said:
Am I right in saying then gneill that there is no symmetry and that applying the rules for odd and even functions this proves that?
I would agree that the test shows that the function is neither odd nor even.
 
  • #33
gneill said:
I would agree that the test shows that the function is neither odd nor even.
Thanks both gneil and BvU :-)
 
  • #34
Hi this is my first post please be gentle, I am on a track to answers to this question however my coefficient values seem different to this post and https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/fourier-series-of-a-waveform.766224/page-2#post-5143480.

Am I way off track with my understanding which I have attached for your attention.

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