What is the simplest way to compute :

Asher Olsen

Asher Olsen

Answered question

2022-03-24

What is the simplest way to compute : 0π(sin(x)54cos(x))2dx=π24

Answer & Explanation

Cecilia Nolan

Cecilia Nolan

Beginner2022-03-25Added 13 answers

Let z=eix and then
0π(sin(x)54cos(x))2dx
=12{π}π(sin(x)54cos(x))2dx
=12|z|=1(z1z2i54z+1z2)2dziz
=12|z|=1(z212i(5z2z22))2dziz
=18i|z|=1(z212z25z+2)2dzz
=18i|z|=1(z21)2z(2z1)2(z2)2dz
=132i|z|=1(z21)2z(z12)2(z2)2dz
=132i2πi(Res((z21)2z(z12)2(z2)2,z=0)+Res((z21)2z(z12)2(z2)2,z=12))
=π16(153)
=π24

Do you have a similar question?

Recalculate according to your conditions!

Ask your question.
Get an expert answer.

Let our experts help you. Answer in as fast as 15 minutes.

Didn't find what you were looking for?