Is Author Wrong? Solving a Homework Equation

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The discussion revolves around a potential inconsistency in the formulation of a Fourier series, specifically regarding the variable L in the equation for f(x). Participants are examining whether the author correctly applies L in different examples and how it affects the overall equation.

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  • Participants are questioning the author's treatment of L in the Fourier series equation, comparing different examples and definitions. Some are attempting to reconcile the author's use of L across various contexts, while others are unsure about the implications of these differences.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various interpretations of the author's equations. Some have provided references to external definitions of Fourier series, while others are seeking clarification on the consistency of L's value in the examples cited.

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There is mention of specific examples (154002 and 1550002) where L is assigned different values, which raises questions about the author's consistency. Participants are also referencing external sources to validate their understanding of the definitions involved.

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is the author wrong ? i was told that the f(x) = 0.5(a_0) +Σ(a_n)cos (nπx / L ) ... but , in the example(photo2) , the author ignore the L , which the author gave f(x) = 0.5(a_0) +Σ(a_n)cos (nπx ) +...

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P/ s : i have tried to make some correction beside the working , is it correct ?[/B]
 

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Don't know what photo 2 is, but in 154002 the author carefully uses L = 2.
And in 1550002 L is ##\pi##
 
BvU said:
Don't know what photo 2 is, but in 154002 the author carefully uses L = 2.
And in 1550002 L is ##\pi##
So, the author is wrong, right? In155002, the L should be 2, right??
 
If 150 says ##n\pi\x\over L## and 154 says ##n\pi\over 2##, doesn't that mean the author did take L = 2 ?

As for 155, I'm not so sure: does the definition in your book agree with

The http://www.math24.net/definition-of-fourier-series.html of the function f(x) is given by
$$f(x)={a_0\over 2}+\sum_{n=1}^\infty \{a_n\cos nx+b_n\sin nx\}$$
where the Fourier coefficients ##a_0##, ##a_n##, and ##b_n## are defined by the integrals$$
a_0={1\over \pi} \int _{−\pi}^\pi f(x)\, dx,\quad a_n={1\over \pi} \int _{−\pi}^\pi f(x)\cos nx\,dx,\quad b_n{1\over \pi} \int _{−\pi}^\pi f(x)\sin nx\,dx$$
 
BvU said:
If 150 says ##n\pi\x\over L## and 154 says ##n\pi\over 2##, doesn't that mean the author did take L = 2 ?

As for 155, I'm not so sure: does the definition in your book agree with

The http://www.math24.net/definition-of-fourier-series.html of the function f(x) is given by
$$f(x)={a_0\over 2}+\sum_{n=1}^\infty \{a_n\cos nx+b_n\sin nx\}$$
where the Fourier coefficients ##a_0##, ##a_n##, and ##b_n## are defined by the integrals$$
a_0={1\over \pi} \int _{−\pi}^\pi f(x)\, dx,\quad a_n={1\over \pi} \int _{−\pi}^\pi f(x)\cos nx\,dx,\quad b_n{1\over \pi} \int _{−\pi}^\pi f(x)\sin nx\,dx$$
no , as you can see it 150 , the author gave $$f(x)={a_0\over 2}+\sum_{n=1}^\infty \{a_n\cos nπx / L+b_n\sin nπx\/L}$$
 

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