Help with Integral Problem: f(t), r, h, a

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The discussion focuses on deriving the integral of the function f(t) defined as f(t)=sqrt(r^2-(h*cos(t)-a*sin(t))^2)*(a*cos(t)+h*sin(t))*(h*cos(t)-a*sin(t)). A user requests assistance with this integral, specifying that r, h, and a are constants. Another participant confirms the expression's validity and provides the integral's solution, which includes complex terms involving logarithms and square roots. The solution is verified using computer algebra software, indicating its accuracy. The thread highlights the importance of careful expression handling in integral calculus.
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Hello all,

Can you help me to derive the following integral?

f(t)=sqrt(r^2-(h*cos(t)-a*sin(t))^2)*(a*cos(t)+h*sin(t))*(h*cos(t)-a*sin(t))

Integral (f(t),t)?

Please note that r,h, and a are constant values.

Any help would be really appreciated.Thank you
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The expression looks funny - typos?
 
Hopefully this helps. It's the right answer. I checked it in my computer algebra software too.

integral sqrt(r^2-(h cos(t)-a sin(t))^2) (a cos(t)+h sin(t)) (h cos(t)-a sin(t)) dr =

1/4 (h cos(t)-a sin(t)) (a cos(t)+h sin(t)) (r sqrt(-2 (a^2+h^2-2 r^2)+2 (a^2-h^2) cos(2 t)+4 a h sin(2 t))-2 (h cos(t)-a sin(t))^2 log(2 sqrt(-2 (a^2+h^2-2 r^2)+2 (a^2-h^2) cos(2 t)+4 a h sin(2 t))+4 r))+constant

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?...))^2)*(a*cos(t)+h*sin(t))*(h*cos(t)-a*sin(t))
 
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