Power in a circuit with an inductor and integrals

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The discussion focuses on calculating the power in a circuit with an inductor using the relationship P = IV, where voltage is given as v(t) = V_p cos(omega*t). The user integrates the power expression derived from voltage and current over one cycle, leading to the conclusion that the net energy into the inductor is zero. They express uncertainty about the integration process and seek clarification on how to properly evaluate the integral over the limits of one complete cycle, which is from 0 to 2*pi. Ultimately, the integration of the power expression confirms that the average power over one cycle is zero, reflecting the energy dynamics in inductive circuits.
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1. The power into a circuit element in the product of the voltage across the element and the current through the element. Assuming a voltage v(t) = V_p cos(omega*t) across inductor L, integrate the power over one cycle and show that the net energy into the inductor is zero.

V_p is the peak voltage

2. Homework Equations :
P=IV
I=(V_p/(omega*L))sin(omega*t)
Ok, so I'm really bad at calculus. I combined the three above equations to solve for Power, P and got: P=((V_p)^2/(omega*L))cos(omega*t)sin(omega*t). I assume I have to take the integral of this, but I'm not even sure what one cycle means. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

My best guess of the integral would be something like (since integral(sinxcosx)=.5sinx^2):

.5sin(omega*t)^2*V_p/(omega*L)

Thanks
 
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In one complete cycle omega*t changes from zero to 2*pi. Take the integration between these limits.
 
Can you help me out a little bit more about how to take that integral?
 
P= Vp^2/wL*sinwt*coswt = (Vp^2/2wL)*sin2wt.
Now find the integration with limits.
 
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