∫〖Sin^(2 ) x cos2x dx〗 ( solving it, getting + c) could need some help

  • Thread starter Thread starter Gillyjay
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Dx
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The integral ∫Sin²(x) cos(2x) dx can be solved by substituting Sin²(x) with (1 - cos(2x))/2. This leads to the expression ∫(1 - cos(2x))/2 * cos(2x) dx, which simplifies to (1/2)∫(cos(2x) - cos²(2x)) dx. The final solution is confirmed as sin(2x)/4 - x/4 - sin(4x)/16, providing a clear method for solving this integral using trigonometric identities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of trigonometric identities, specifically for cos(2x) and cos²(2x).
  • Familiarity with integration techniques, including substitution and integration by parts.
  • Knowledge of basic calculus concepts, particularly definite and indefinite integrals.
  • Ability to manipulate algebraic expressions involving trigonometric functions.
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the application of trigonometric identities in integration, focusing on cos(2x) and cos²(2x).
  • Learn about integration by parts and its application in solving complex integrals.
  • Practice solving integrals involving products of trigonometric functions.
  • Explore advanced integration techniques, such as reduction formulas and substitution methods.
USEFUL FOR

Students studying calculus, particularly those focusing on integral calculus, as well as educators seeking to enhance their teaching methods for trigonometric integrals.

Gillyjay
Messages
1
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



∫〖Sin^(2 ) x * cos2x dx〗


Homework Equations



The right answer should be: sin 2x / 4 - x/4 - sin4x / 16

The Attempt at a Solution



If i would set Sin^(2 ) x= (1-cos2x)/2 I can replace it in the integral
Then we get:
∫▒〖(1-cos2x)/2 cos2x dx〗
As far as I am concerned we cannot use the constant multiple rule because there is no constant to multiply

I don’t know how to go on from here to solve it 
 
Physics news on Phys.org
OK, so you have

\begin{align*}<br /> \int \sin^2 x\cos 2x\,dx &amp;= \int\left(\frac{1-\cos 2x}{2}\right)\cos 2x\,dx \\ <br /> &amp;= \frac{1}{2}\int(\cos 2x - \cos^2 2x)\,dx \\<br /> &amp;= \frac{1}{2}\int\cos 2x\,dx - \frac{1}{2}\int \cos^2 2x\,dx<br /> \end{align*}

Can you take it from there?

Hint: use a trig identity for cos2 2x.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
1K
Replies
12
Views
7K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Replies
4
Views
5K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
6
Views
1K
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
3
Views
2K