Integration using change of vars

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a double integral of the function sin((x+y)/2)*cos((x+y)/2) over a triangular region defined by the vertices (0,0), (2,0), and (1,1). The original poster is using a change of variables to u = (x+y)/2 and v = (x-y)/2.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to convert the integral into new coordinates and questions the correctness of their integrands and setup. They express confusion over their results compared to the expected solution.

Discussion Status

Some participants suggest that the integral setup is correct, indicating that the issue may lie in the evaluation of the integral rather than the setup itself. Others provide insights into trigonometric identities that may clarify the results.

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The original poster mentions this is their third question in a short period, indicating a potential struggle with the concepts involved in the problem. There is also a reference to a specific expected solution, which may influence the discussion.

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Homework Statement


Evaluate double integral R of sin((x+y)/2)*cos((x+y)/2), where R is the triangle with vertices (0,0), (2,0), and (1,1) using change of variables u = (x+y)/2 and v = (x-y)/2

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Are my integrands correct? I'm getting the wrong answer...the solution is 1 - (sin 2)/2 but I'm getting 1 + (sin2)/2 - 2cos(1)sin(1)

The Attempt at a Solution


(1) Solve for x and y using the change of variables and you get y = u-v and x = u+v. Convert the (x,y) coordinates into (u,v) coordinates and for (u,v) coordinates you get new vertices (0,0), (1,1), and (1,0).

(2) SOlve for the Jacobain factor --> Factor = 2.

(3) Set up the integral: so according to the new triangle in (u,v) coordinates we see that v ranges from 0 to 1 and u ranges from v to 1. So we we have the double integral of where integral of v =(0,1), integral of u = (v,1) sin(u)*cos(v) 2dudv.

I know I have the right set up, but according to the solution, my error lies in setting up the integrals. Please help. I know this is like my 3rd question in two days =(

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The integral you set up will lead to the correct answer, so you're apparently just not calculating it correctly. Show us how you evaluated the uv integral.
 
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Sorry, you haven't made a mistake. You just don't recognize you have the right answer. You want to use the trig identity [itex]\sin 2\theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta[/itex] to get
[tex]1+\frac{\sin 2}{2}-2\sin 1\cos 1 = 1+\frac{\sin 2}{2} - \sin 2 = 1 - \frac{\sin 2}{2}[/tex]
 
Thank you Vela so much!
 

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