Solving the Expanded Cosine Series of y=sin(x) in (0,180)

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The discussion revolves around expanding the function y=sin(x) into a cosine series within the interval (0, 180). Participants are exploring the coefficients and the necessary values to perform this expansion.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to determine the coefficients An and A0 for the cosine series expansion. There are questions about the appropriate function f(x) to use in the context of the series.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants suggesting the need for more context or the original problem statement. There are attempts to clarify the function's representation and its even extension for the series expansion.

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There is a noted confusion regarding the use of different notations for the same function (y and f(x)). Additionally, the need for an even extension of the sine function for the Fourier series is being discussed.

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expand the function y=sinx in a series of cosines in the interval (0 to 180)
i want to know only the value of f(x) for solving this.what is the value of
f(x).
 
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expand the function y=sinx in a series of cosines in the interval (0 to 180)
i want to know only the value of f(x) for solving this.what is the value of
f(x).
 
I suggest you post the entire problem, exactly as it was given to you. Next, show us your attempts at a solution, and where you've gotten stuck.

- Warren
 
to solve this problem first we need to know the value of An and A0
ie the series is A0/2+SUMATION n=1 to infinity (An cosnx)where An is given by An=2/pie integral of -pie to +pie f(x)cosnx dx
now what is the value of f(x) to substitute in that place to solve it.pls tell me.
 
To solve this problem first we need to know the value of An and A0
ie the series is A0/2+SUMATION n=1 to infinity (An cosnx)where An is given by An=2/pie integral of -pie to +pie f(x)cosnx dx
now what is the value of f(x) to substitute in that place to solve it.pls tell me.
 
[tex]f(x) = \sin(x)[/tex]?
Why do you have two names (y and f(x) for the same thing?)
At least, that's what you said in your first (two) post(s).
 
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cos(nx) is an even function. So you have to even extend the function[tex]f(x) = \sin(x)[/tex] first.
It will be a periodic function of period [tex]2L = \pi[/tex].
Then the coefficient
[tex]a_n = \frac{2}{\pi/2} \int{\sin(x)\cos(2nx) dx}[/tex]
integrate from 0 to [tex]\frac{\pi}{2}[/tex]
which simplify to
[tex]a_n = -\frac{2}{\pi (4n^2-1)}[/tex]

The Fourier series is then
[tex]\sin(x) = \frac{2}{\pi} -\frac{4}{\pi}(\frac{\cos(2x)}{1.3} + \frac{\cos(4x)}{3.5} + . . . )[/tex]
 
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