Has this integral an analitycal solution

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The integral ∫ (sqrt[(y_1-y) cos[y]]) / (sqrt[c_1 -(y_1-y) cos[y]]) dy, where y_1 and c_1 are constants, does not possess an analytical solution as confirmed by Mathematica. This conclusion is definitive, indicating that traditional methods of integration may not apply to this specific form. The discussion highlights the limitations of symbolic computation tools in resolving certain integrals.

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Hi.

Does anybody know how to solve next integral:

<br /> \int \frac{\sqrt{(y_1-y)\cos{y}}}{\sqrt{c_1-(y_1-y)\cos{y}}} dy<br />

where y_1 and c_1 are constants.

I am rewriting it, because it seems that latex is not working:

∫ (sqrt[(y_1-y) cos[y]]) / (sqrt[c_1 -(y_1-y) cos[y]]) dy

where y_1 and c_1 are constants.
 
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This integral does not have a primitive according to Mathematica.
 

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