Integrate $\int_{-B}^{B}\frac{\sqrt{B^2 - y^2}}{1-y} dy$

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In summary, the conversation discusses an integral that involves a square root and how to solve it using a substitution method. The suggested substitution is t=tan(theta/2) and the formulas for sine, cosine, and tangent are also provided.
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Homework Statement



[itex]\int_{-B}^{B}\frac{\sqrt{B^2 - y^2}}{1-y} dy[/itex]

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I tried to get rid of the square root thing, so I started by:

[itex] y = B sin \theta, [/itex]
[itex] dy = B cos \theta d\theta, [/itex]

then the integral above becomes:

[itex]B^2 \int_{0}^{\pi} \frac{\sin^2 \theta d\theta}{1-Bcos\theta}d\theta.[/itex]

Now my question is, how to integrate this out?
 
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Hi deftist!

The trick is to do the subtitution

[tex]t=\tan(\theta /2)[/tex]

and to apply the formula's

[tex]\sin(\theta)=\frac{2t}{1+t^2},~~\cos(\theta)=\frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2},~~\tan(\theta)=\frac{2t}{1-t^2}[/tex]
 

Related to Integrate $\int_{-B}^{B}\frac{\sqrt{B^2 - y^2}}{1-y} dy$

1. What is the definition of integration and how does it apply to this equation?

Integration is a mathematical process that calculates the area under a curve. In this equation, we are integrating the function $\frac{\sqrt{B^2 - y^2}}{1-y}$ over the interval $-B$ to $B$. This means we are finding the area under the curve between the points $-B$ and $B$ along the y-axis.

2. How do you determine the limits of integration for this equation?

The limits of integration, $-B$ and $B$, are determined by the given interval. In this case, the function is being integrated over the interval $-B$ to $B$, so those are the limits of integration.

3. What methods can be used to solve this integral?

This integral can be solved using various methods, such as substitution, integration by parts, or trigonometric substitution. The specific method used depends on the form of the integral and the integrand.

4. Can this integral be evaluated analytically or does it require numerical methods?

This integral can be evaluated analytically using the methods mentioned above. However, if the integral is too complex, numerical methods such as the trapezoidal rule or Simpson's rule can be used to approximate the value.

5. What is the significance of the variable B in this equation?

The variable B represents the radius of a circle in this equation. This can be seen in the numerator of the integrand, which is the formula for the upper half of a circle centered at the origin with a radius of B. The integral is finding the area under this half-circle curve between the points $-B$ and $B$ on the y-axis.

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