# Integral calculus

1. Jun 28, 2012

### maali5

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

A generated AC voltage has a value given by V = 4cos2θ.

You will need to use the identity cos^2⁡θ = 1/2(1+cos2θ)

a) Find the mean value of the voltage over a full cycle (0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π) using integral calculus

b) Find the r.m.s. value of the voltage over a full cycle (0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π) using integral calculus

2. Relevant equations

3. The attempt at a solution

4∫cos2x dx u = 2x du= 2dx du/2 = dx

4∫ cos u du

2 sin 2x +c

What is next now?

2. Jun 28, 2012

### SammyS

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Find the average over a full cycle.

The average (mean) value of function f(x) over the interval [a, b] is given by

$\displaystyle f_\text{Mean}=\frac{\displaystyle \int_a^b{f(x)\,dx}}{b-a}\ .$

3. Jun 29, 2012

### maali5

Where is the interval?

Is this f(x)? = 2 sin 2x +c

4. Jun 29, 2012

### Yukoel

Hello maali5,
The interval has been quoted in your question right?
(0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π)
You have to have a definite integral right?So you will have to plug in these limits.And then the use the expression quoted by SammyS with these limits.

regards
Yukoel