Integrating a Square Root Function: Solution

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around evaluating the integral ∫(0,1) √x/√[3]1-x, involving the use of the beta and gamma functions. Participants are exploring the application of these functions in the context of the integral.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of the recursive formula for gamma functions and express uncertainty about its application. There are attempts to calculate the integral using beta and gamma functions, with some questioning the accuracy of specific values derived in the process.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the recursive formula and its implications for their calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding known analytic expressions for certain gamma values, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach to the integral.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the challenge of finding analytic expressions for gamma functions in general cases and the potential need for numerical approximations. There is also mention of imposed homework constraints that may limit the exploration of certain methods.

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Homework Statement



∫(0,1) √x/√[3]1-x

Homework Equations



[itex]\Gamma[/itex]p[itex]\Gamma[/itex]q/[itex]\Gamma[/itex]p+q

The Attempt at a Solution



p-1=1/2 →p=3/2
q-1=-1/3 →q=2/3

β(3/2,2/3)=[itex]\Gamma[/itex](3/2) [itex]\Gamma[/itex](2/3)/[itex]\Gamma[/itex](13/6)

[itex]\Gamma[/itex]3/2=1/2[itex]\Gamma[/itex](1/2)=√π/2
[itex]\Gamma[/itex]2/3=-1/3
[itex]\Gamma[/itex]13/6=7/6 1/6=7/36

β(3/2,2/3)=-6√π/7
 
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Ikastun said:
[itex]\Gamma[/itex]2/3=-1/3
[itex]\Gamma[/itex]13/6=7/6 1/6=7/36
That looks wrong.

Can you explain what you want to calculate, how you attempt to do this and where your problem is?
 
Hello and thank you for answering.

My problem begins with the part you quote. I don't know how to properly use the recursive formula in those cases.
Regarding my attempt to calculate the integral, what I wrote above is everything.
 
##\Gamma(\frac{13}{6})=\frac{7}{6}\Gamma(\frac{7}{6}) =\frac{7}{36}\Gamma(\frac{1}{6})##
For some values, an analytic expression is known, in general this doesn't work and you have to live with the expressions (or find a numerical approximation).

Regarding my attempt to calculate the integral, what I wrote above is everything.
There is some connections between the formulas that you could explain.
 

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