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The discussion focuses on evaluating integrals using the sifting property of the Dirac delta function. The integrals presented include: a) sin(t) delta(t-pi/2), b) e^(2t) delta(t-1), c) e^tan(theta) delta(theta-3pi/4), and d) cos^(2)(theta) delta(theta+y). The correct evaluations are: a) 1, b) e^2, c) e^(tan(3pi/4)), and d) cos^(2)(y). The solution for integral c was identified as incorrect, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of the delta function's argument.

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Homework Statement


use the sifting property of the dirac delta function to evaluate the following integrals.

a) integral from -inf to inf sin(t) delta(t-pi/2)dt

b) integral from 0 to 2 e^(2t) delta(t-1)dt

c) integral from 0 to pi e^tan(theta) delta(theta- 3pi/4)d(theta)

d) integral from -inf to inf cos^(2)(theta) delta(theta+y)d(theta)

Homework Equations



integral from -inf to inf f(x) delta(x-x0)dx=f(x0)

The Attempt at a Solution



solutions:

a) 1
b) e^2
c) e^tan(theta)
d) cos^(2)(y)

are these solutions correct?
 
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