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Definite Integration
Definite Integration
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If (a,b)(a, b) be the orthocentre of the triangle whose vertices are (1,2),(2,3)(1,2),(2,3) and (3,1)(3,1), and I1=abxsin(4xx2)dx,I2=absin(4xx2)dx\mathrm{I}_1=\int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} x \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x, \mathrm{I}_2=\int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x, then 36I1I236 \frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2} is equal to :

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Solution

Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Orthocentre of a Triangle: The intersection point of the altitudes of a triangle. An altitude from a vertex is a line segment perpendicular to the opposite side.
  • Slope of a Line: For two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2), the slope is m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}.
  • Perpendicular Lines: Two lines with slopes m1m_1 and m2m_2 are perpendicular if m1m2=1m_1 m_2 = -1.
  • Point-Slope Form of a Line: The equation of a line passing through (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) with slope mm is yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1).
  • Definite Integral Property (King's Rule): abf(x)dx=abf(a+bx)dx\int_a^b f(x) dx = \int_a^b f(a+b-x) dx. This property is useful for integrals where the integrand or the limits of integration have symmetry.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Find the relationship between the orthocentre coordinates (a,b)(a,b).

  • Let the vertices of the triangle be A=(1,2)A=(1,2), B=(2,3)B=(2,3), and C=(3,1)C=(3,1).
  • The orthocentre (a,b)(a,b) is the point where the altitudes of the triangle intersect. We can find the equation of one altitude and use the fact that (a,b)(a,b) lies on it.
  • Let's find the altitude from vertex CC to the side ABAB.
    • First, calculate the slope of the side ABAB: mAB=3221=11=1m_{AB} = \frac{3 - 2}{2 - 1} = \frac{1}{1} = 1
    • The altitude from CC to ABAB is perpendicular to ABAB. If mhCm_{h_C} is the slope of this altitude, then: mhC×mAB=1m_{h_C} \times m_{AB} = -1 mhC×1=1    mhC=1m_{h_C} \times 1 = -1 \implies m_{h_C} = -1
    • Now, find the equation of the altitude passing through C=(3,1)C=(3,1) with slope mhC=1m_{h_C} = -1: y1=1(x3)y - 1 = -1(x - 3) y1=x+3y - 1 = -x + 3 x+y=4x + y = 4
  • Since the orthocentre (a,b)(a,b) lies on this altitude, its coordinates must satisfy the equation: a+b=4a + b = 4 This gives us a crucial relationship between aa and bb.

Step 2: Apply King's Rule to I1\mathrm{I}_1.

  • We are given the integrals: I1=abxsin(4xx2)dx()\mathrm{I}_1=\int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} x \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x \quad (*) I2=absin(4xx2)dx\mathrm{I}_2=\int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x
  • We use the King's Rule: abf(x)dx=abf(a+bx)dx\int_a^b f(x) dx = \int_a^b f(a+b-x) dx. In our case, a+b=4a+b=4, so we replace xx with 4x4-x.
  • Applying this to I1\mathrm{I}_1: I1=ab(4x)sin(4(4x)(4x)2)dx\mathrm{I}_1 = \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} (4-x) \sin \left(4 (4-x)-(4-x)^2\right) \mathrm{d} x
  • Let's simplify the argument of the sine function: 4(4x)(4x)2=(164x)(168x+x2)4(4-x) - (4-x)^2 = (16 - 4x) - (16 - 8x + x^2) =164x16+8xx2= 16 - 4x - 16 + 8x - x^2 =4xx2= 4x - x^2
  • So, the integral I1\mathrm{I}_1 becomes: I1=ab(4x)sin(4xx2)dx()\mathrm{I}_1 = \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} (4-x) \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x \quad (**)

Step 3: Combine the expressions for I1\mathrm{I}_1 to find the ratio.

  • Now, we add Equation ()(*) and Equation ()(**): I1+I1=abxsin(4xx2)dx+ab(4x)sin(4xx2)dx\mathrm{I}_1 + \mathrm{I}_1 = \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} x \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x + \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} (4-x) \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x 2I1=ab(xsin(4xx2)+(4x)sin(4xx2))dx2\mathrm{I}_1 = \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} \left( x \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) + (4-x) \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \right) \mathrm{d} x 2I1=ab(x+4x)sin(4xx2)dx2\mathrm{I}_1 = \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} (x + 4 - x) \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x 2I1=ab4sin(4xx2)dx2\mathrm{I}_1 = \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} 4 \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x
  • We can factor out the constant 4: 2I1=4absin(4xx2)dx2\mathrm{I}_1 = 4 \int\limits_{\mathrm{a}}^{\mathrm{b}} \sin \left(4 x-x^2\right) \mathrm{d} x
  • Recognize that the integral on the right side is I2\mathrm{I}_2: 2I1=4I22\mathrm{I}_1 = 4 \mathrm{I}_2
  • Now, we can find the ratio I1I2\frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2}: I1I2=42=2\frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2} = \frac{4}{2} = 2

Step 4: Calculate the final expression.

  • We need to find the value of 36I1I236 \frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2}.
  • Substitute the ratio we found: 36I1I2=36×236 \frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2} = 36 \times 2 36I1I2=7236 \frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2} = 72

Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Orthocentre Calculation: Ensure the slopes of perpendicular lines are correctly used (m1m2=1m_1 m_2 = -1). A common error is to use m1=m2m_1 = m_2.
  • King's Rule Application: When applying abf(x)dx=abf(a+bx)dx\int_a^b f(x) dx = \int_a^b f(a+b-x) dx, carefully substitute (a+bx)(a+b-x) for every occurrence of xx in the integrand, including within composite functions like sin(g(x))\sin(g(x)).
  • Algebraic Simplification: Pay close attention to algebraic manipulations, especially when expanding squares or dealing with negative signs, to avoid errors in the argument of the sine function. The symmetry of 4xx24x-x^2 with respect to x4xx \to 4-x is key.

Summary

The problem requires finding the orthocentre of a given triangle to establish a relationship between the limits of integration (aa and bb). This relationship (a+b=4a+b=4) is then used to simplify the integral I1\mathrm{I}_1 by applying the King's Rule. By adding the original and transformed expressions for I1\mathrm{I}_1, we obtain a relationship between I1\mathrm{I}_1 and I2\mathrm{I}_2. Finally, the required expression 36I1I236 \frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2} is calculated using this relationship.

The final answer is \boxed{72}.

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