Why Are All Coefficients Zero in My Fourier Series Calculation of Sin(2x)?

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I have to find the Fourier series of f(x)=sin(2x)
but i always get all the coefficients (a0, an and bn) equal zero.
is it right?
Thank you
 
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It depends on what basis functions and interval you use. If the often used basis {1,cos(x),cos(2x),...,sin(x),sin(2x),...} with interval length 2pi the answer should be obvious.
 
sin is an odd function, so half your coefficients should be zero, not all of them
 
Zeitblom said:
I have to find the Fourier series of f(x)=sin(2x)
but i always get all the coefficients (a0, an and bn) equal zero.
is it right?
Thank you

Did you check b_2 carefully? It shouldn't be 0.