Question
If the integral 525 \int_\limits0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin 2 x \cos ^{\frac{11}{2}} x\left(1+\operatorname{Cos}^{\frac{5}{2}} x\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} d x is equal to , then is equal to _________.
Answer: 0
Solution
Key Concepts and Formulas
- Definite Integral by Substitution: If , we can substitute , so . The limits of integration change from to and from to . The integral becomes .
- Trigonometric Identity: .
- Power Rule for Integration: , where .
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the given integral be . I = 525 \int_\limits0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin 2 x \cos ^{\frac{11}{2}} x\left(1+\operatorname{Cos}^{\frac{5}{2}} x\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} d x
Step 1: Simplify the integrand using the double angle identity. We use the identity to rewrite the integral. I = 525 \int_\limits0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (2 \sin x \cos x) \cos ^{\frac{11}{2}} x\left(1+\operatorname{Cos}^{\frac{5}{2}} x\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} d x I = 525 \times 2 \int_\limits0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin x \cos x \cos ^{\frac{11}{2}} x\left(1+\operatorname{Cos}^{\frac{5}{2}} x\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} d x I = 1050 \int_\limits0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin x \cos ^{\frac{11}{2} + 1} x\left(1+\operatorname{Cos}^{\frac{5}{2}} x\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} d x I = 1050 \int_\limits0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin x \cos ^{\frac{13}{2}} x\left(1+\operatorname{Cos}^{\frac{5}{2}} x\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} d x
Step 2: Apply substitution to simplify the integral. Observe that the derivative of is , which is present in the integrand. Also, the term inside the square root suggests a substitution. Let . Then, .
Now, we need to change the limits of integration: When , . When , .
Substituting and into the integral, we get: I = 1050 \int_\limits1^{0} u^{\frac{13}{2}} (1+u^{\frac{5}{2}})^{\frac{1}{2}} (-du) I = -1050 \int_\limits1^{0} u^{\frac{13}{2}} (1+u^{\frac{5}{2}})^{\frac{1}{2}} du
Step 3: Reverse the limits of integration. We can reverse the limits of integration by changing the sign of the integral. I = 1050 \int_\limits0^{1} u^{\frac{13}{2}} (1+u^{\frac{5}{2}})^{\frac{1}{2}} du
Step 4: Apply another substitution. The term suggests a further substitution. Let . Then, .
However, we have in the integral, not . We can rewrite as . This still doesn't seem to directly fit.
Let's try a different substitution for the entire term inside the square root. Let . This might lead to complex derivatives.
Let's re-examine the integral: I = 1050 \int_\limits0^{1} u^{\frac{13}{2}} (1+u^{\frac{5}{2}})^{\frac{1}{2}} du. Consider the term . We can write . So, I = 1050 \int_\limits0^{1} u^5 \cdot u^{\frac{3}{2}} (1+u^{\frac{5}{2}})^{\frac{1}{2}} du.
Now, let's use the substitution . Then . This means .
From , we have . We also need to express in terms of . .
Now, let's change the limits of integration for : When , . When , .
Substitute these into the integral: I = 1050 \int_\limits1^{2} (v-1)^2 \cdot (v)^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot \frac{2}{5} dv I = 1050 \times \frac{2}{5} \int_\limits1^{2} (v^2 - 2v + 1) v^{\frac{1}{2}} dv I = 420 \int_\limits1^{2} (v^{\frac{5}{2}} - 2v^{\frac{3}{2}} + v^{\frac{1}{2}}) dv
Step 5: Integrate with respect to v. Now we use the power rule for integration: .
Step 6: Evaluate the definite integral. Substitute the upper and lower limits:
Let's simplify the terms involving powers of 2:
The terms involving powers of 1 are just 1.
So, the expression becomes:
Combine the terms with : So, the first part is .
Combine the constant terms:
Now substitute these back into the expression for : Since , we have:
Step 7: Equate with the given expression and find n. We are given that the integral is equal to . So, .
Comparing the coefficients of and the constant terms, we get: .
Common Mistakes & Tips
- Sign errors during substitution: Be very careful when changing the differential ( to ) and reversing the limits of integration. A common mistake is forgetting the negative sign when reversing limits.
- Algebraic errors with fractional exponents: Simplify terms like and carefully, especially when making substitutions. Writing is key.
- Calculation errors in evaluating definite integrals: Double-check the arithmetic when substituting the upper and lower limits and combining terms.
Summary
The problem involves evaluating a definite integral with trigonometric functions and fractional exponents. The solution proceeds by first simplifying the integrand using the double angle identity for sine. Then, a series of substitutions are employed to transform the integral into a polynomial in a new variable, which can be integrated using the power rule. Finally, the limits of integration are applied, and the result is compared with the given expression to find the value of . The key steps involved were trigonometric simplification, two successive substitutions, and careful evaluation of the resulting definite integral.
The final answer is \boxed{176}.