How to express cos((n*pi*)/2))

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The discussion focuses on expressing cos((n*pi)/2) in the context of solving the heat equation with homogeneous boundary conditions. It is established that the values of cos((n*pi)/2) can be -1, 0, or 1, depending on the integer value of n. Participants suggest creating a table to identify the pattern of these values for different n. This approach can help clarify the behavior of the cosine function at these specific intervals. Understanding this expression is crucial for solving the problem at hand.
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I am doing PDE, heat equation with Homogenous BC's...

I am solving my constant, Bn, but I do not know how to express cos((n*pi*)/2)).
I know that cos(n*pi) is (-1)^n...but what is cos((n*pi*)/2)).


Thank you.
 
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Well, it's one of -1, 0, or 1, depending on the value of n.

Make a table with values of n and the corresponding values of cos(n*pi/2), and see if you can discover a pattern.
 

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