Verify orthogonality integral by direct integration

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The discussion focuses on verifying the orthogonality integral related to the heat equation, specifically using the equation κ*λ_n*cos(λ_n*a) + h*sin(λ_n*a)=0. The user seeks clarification on how to approach the integration of this equation, expressing confusion about the specific orthogonality integral required. The conversation highlights the need for additional context regarding the variables and the origin of the exercise to provide accurate guidance.

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This is a heat equation related math problem.
1. Homework Statement
The complete question is: Verify the orthogonality integral by direct integration. It will be necessary to use the equation that defines the λ_n: κ*λ_n*cos(λ_n*a) + h*sin(λ_n*a)=0.

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κ*λ_n*cos(λ_n*a) + h*sin(λ_n*a)=0.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to integrate the above given equation, but it doesn't really make sense to me to integrate it. I'm not sure what orthogonality integral it wants me to integrate. I think it's related to Fourier series sine and cosine, I also googled orthogonality integral, but couldn't find what I'm looking for. Any help for clarifying and how I should tackle this question would be greatly appriciated!
 
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Hello PG, :welcome:

Seems to me you think we know what the context of your partial problem statement is, but we're pretty lousy at telepathy. Please provide some more context -- where does this exercise appear, what do the variables stand for, etc.
 

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