Trigonometric Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Solving Trigonometric Problems: Exploring Sine, Cosine & Tangent

    hi every one, i have one doubt i studied abt trignomentry. there finding the triangle angle or side of the triangle using sine function. if we are taking right angle triangle sine A = opp/hypo, cos A = adj/hypo and tan A=opp/adj. here we are finding angle for A only why we are having three...
  2. S

    Proving Trigonometric Identities

    Homework Statement Prove (using the left side): sinΘ tanΘ = cosΘ sec^2Θ - cosΘ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  3. matqkks

    Why Use Trigonometric Substitutions in Integration?

    I received the following email: I can't see the logic in assuming (for example) that a function containing sqrt (a^2 - x^2) in the integrand would lead you to substitute x with a trig reference. Why a trig reference? What connection does the integrand, trig-less function have to trigonometry...
  4. X

    Trigonometric Equation problem

    I'm stuck on a question from my calculus homework...T_T Here's the question... There is a large clock at the front of the lounge on the paddle steamer. The hour hand is 28 cm long and takes 12 hours to rotate once. At 2 o'clock the tip of the hour hand is 195 cm above the floor. There's...
  5. Char. Limit

    Trigonometric Integral Confusion

    Homework Statement So, for absolutely no good reason I decided to practice trigonometric substitution. I started with \int \left(1-x^2\right)^{-1/2} dx, and that was easy, everything canceled out nicely. Then I tried \int \left(1+x^2\right)^{-1/2} dx, and although the integral was fine...
  6. A

    Trigonometric identities problem

    Given sinθ = 0.6, calculate tanθ without using the inverse sine function, but instead by using one or more trigonometric identities. You will find two possible values. I found one of the values using sin^2 (theta) + cos^2 (theta) = 1 I tried using cos (90 + theta)= sin theta to find the...
  7. J

    Integrals of trigonometric functions over [o,2pi]

    Homework Statement ∫dθ/(1+βcosθ)^2 ; -1<β<1 θ=0 to 2pi Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution attempt solution: 1) make substitution: dθ=dz/iz Z=e^iθ cosθ=1/2(Z+1/z) 2) substitute: 1/i*dz/(β+Z(1+(β^2)/2)+((3βZ^2)/2)+((β^2)Z^3)/4)+((β^2))/4Z) 3) Next ...
  8. B

    Can u substitution be used for Integral 3x(cos(2x))^2dx?

    Homework Statement integral 31(cos^2x)(sin(2x)dx Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I am so lost on this problem... Any suggestions would be great
  9. S

    Trigonometric equations question

    Homework Statement Solve for x for 0\leq x\leq 2 \pi in the following equation: sin x tan x + tan x - 2sinx + cos x =0 Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a SolutionI tried making tan x = \frac{cos x}{sin x}, but did not have any luck, and am very confused on how to solve the equation. I...
  10. L

    Trigonometric Substitution Problem

    This problem looks relatively simple, but the coefficient in front of the variable is causing issues: \int{\sqrt{1-4x^{2}}}dx So I started like this: x=sin(\theta) dx=cos(\theta)d\theta \int{\sqrt{1-4sin^{2}(\theta)}cos(\theta)d\theta} Normally you can remove the constant from the root and...
  11. F

    Trigonometric integration with natural log

    Homework Statement integral of secxtanx/secx -1 Homework Equations sec u du = ln |sec u +t an u | + c The Attempt at a Solution sec u +tan u | + c
  12. G

    Limits of Trigonometric Functions.

    Limits of Trigonometric Functions. URGENT! Homework Statement Evaluate stackrel{lim}{x \rightarrow0}[/tex] [sin(\frac{2e}{x3}) \bullet (arctanx)] Homework Equations All I know is that the equation stackrel{lim}{x \rightarrow0}[/tex] \frac{sin x}{x} = 1 might be helpful, but I'm not sure...
  13. C

    Trigonometric derivative: power rule + product rule

    Homework Statement Derive the following: y = (cosxsin2x)-2 2. The attempt at a solution Basically I saw this as a power rule with two products in the middle. So y = -2 (cos2cos2x-sinxsin2x)-1 But the correct answer is completely different, it's: 4(3sin2x - 1) all over...
  14. G

    Tangent Line and Coordinates of Trigonometric Function

    Homework Statement There are infinitely many points on the curve y = \frac{sin x}{\sqrt{2}- cos x} at which the tangent line to this curve is horizontal. Find the x- and y-coordinates of one such point. Homework Equations y' = slope of the tangent line Etc., etc. The Attempt at a...
  15. A

    Exponential integral with trigonometric argument

    Hi, Does anyone know of an analytic solution for the integral \int_{0}^{\pi}\sin\theta\exp\left(a\sin^{2}\theta+b\sin\theta\right)d\theta Thanks.
  16. N

    Maximum of a trigonometric function

    This is related to my previous https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=398964". I am having trouble to get the maximum of the following trigonometric function: \cos^m\theta_1(c\cos^n\theta_2+s\sin^n\theta_2)+\sin^m\theta_1 ( c\sin^n\theta_2+s\cos^n\theta_2)...
  17. K

    Trigonometric identity for inverse tan

    Hello, Could you please clarify if this is correct: If tan^(-1)(x) = Pi/2 - tan^(-1)(1/x) Then if we have (ax) as the angle where a is a constant, do we get: tan^(-1)(ax) = Pi/2 - tan^(-1)(a/x) or does the constant go on the bottom with the x? i.e. or: tan^(-1)(ax) = Pi/2 -...
  18. A

    Trigonometric substitution for integral with exponential and square root

    Homework Statement Evaluate \int\frac{e^t}{\sqrt{e^2^t+9}} Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution i'm using substitution tan \theta = \frac{e^t}{3} or i also can use tan \theta = \frac{3}{e^t} both will get the same answer. am i right? because my...
  19. J

    Solving Trigonometric Equation: \cos(2\theta)=-\cos(\theta)

    Homework Statement \cos (2 \theta)=- \cos ( \theta) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution In general \theta = 2n \pi +/- \alpha \mbox{ where } \cos \theta = \cos \alpha Because \cos(2 \theta) = - \cos( \theta) \mbox{ then, } 2 \theta = 2n \pi -/+ \theta taking 2...
  20. J

    Why Does the Integral of sin^2(x) Split into Two Separate Integrals?

    Homework Statement This problem is solved in my book however I don't totally understand it. find the integral of sin^2 (x) Homework Equations [b]3. The Attempt at a Solution [/ the integral of sin^2 (x) = integral of (1-cos2x)/2 dx = (1/2)x -(1/4)sin2x + C I don't...
  21. T

    Derivatives of trigonometric functions

    Homework Statement Find the constants A and B such that the function y = Asinx + Bcosx satisfies the differential equation y'' + y' - 2y = sinx Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution My attempt: y = Asin x + Bcosx y' = Acosx - Bsinx y'' = - Asin x - Bcosx y''...
  22. T

    Solving trigonometric equation

    This is part of the identity proving question . from \sin C=\frac{2}{\sqrt{29}} , how can i reach C=\frac{1}{2}\sin^{-1} (\frac{20}{29}) ?
  23. M

    On Inverse Trigonometric Functions

    Hi, can you help me solve these three questions? Please show each step. Thanks. 1. solve for x: arcsin(6x-pi)=1/8 2. Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = arcsin (6x) at the point ((1/(6sqrt2),(pi/4)) 3. Find the indefinite integral of 1/sqrt(81-100x^2)
  24. H

    Evaluate a Trigonometric Function

    Homework Statement 1. Given cos α = -24/25 in Quadrant II and sin β = -5/13 in Quadrant III, find sin (α + β). 2. Given sin α = 4/5 in Quadrant I and cos β = -12/13 in Quadrant II, find cos (α + β). Homework Equations I don't even know where to start! The textbook doesn't list any...
  25. I

    Trigonometric Equation: Solve for x on Real Numbers Set | Homework Statement

    Homework Statement cos(x)+2tg(x) = 7/(4*cosx(x)) Solve for x on the real numbers set. Homework Equations tg(x) = sin(x)/cos(x) , cos^2(x) = 1-2*sin^2(x) , The determinant is D = b^2 - 4ac , Also cos(x) ,tg(x), sin(x) | -1 < x < 1 The Attempt at a Solution For final arrangement I...
  26. S

    Simple Trigonometric Substitution Problem

    Homework Statement \int{\frac{x^{3}}{\sqrt{4 - x^{2}}}} NOTE: The use of "0" is theta. I couldn't figure out how to insert one :\ Homework Equations The trig identity sin^{2}0 = 1 - cos^{2}0. The Attempt at a Solution I thought I completed the problem fine, but I realized WolframAlpha has a...
  27. L

    How to Graph the Horizontal Distance of a Jet from a House Using Trigonometry?

    The angle of elevation from the top of a house to a jet flying 2 miles above the house is x radians. If d represents the horizontal distance, in miles, of the jet from the house, express d in terms of a trigonometric function of x. The graph the function for 0< x <pi.
  28. N

    How Does Trigonometric Substitution Simplify Complex Integrals?

    \int\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+x+1}}dx \int \frac{x}{\sqrt{(x+\frac{1}{2})^2+\frac{3}{4}}}dx u=x+\frac{1}{2} \int \frac{u-\frac{1}{2}}{\sqrt{u^2+\frac{3}{4}}}du u=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}tanT du=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}sec^2TdT \int...
  29. R

    Mastering Tricky Trigonometric Integrals: Tips and Techniques for Success

    Hi. I'm having troubles calculating this indefinite integral. I have tried a few things, but none seem to work. Actually, universal substitution does make it possible to integrate, but there has to be some shorter, more elegant way. Anyone?
  30. N

    How Is Trigonometric Substitution Used in Solving Hyperbolic Functions?

    9x^2-4y^2=36 \frac{x^2}{4}-\frac{y^2}{9}=1 y=\frac{3}{2}\sqrt{x^2-4} 3\int_{2}^{3}\sqrt{x^2-4}dx x=2sect dx=2secttant 12\int_{a}^{b}tan^2tsectdt 12\int_{a}^{b}(sec^2t-1)(sect)dt 12\int sec^3tdt-12\int sectdt 6\int secttant-6\int ln|sect+tant|...
  31. D

    Integrating Trigonometric Functions with Substitution

    Homework Statement Integrate at interval [0,T] (T and k are given real numbers) the 2. Relevant equation _{0}^{T}\int \frac{sin(p)}{\sqrt{k+p}}\ dp The Attempt at a Solution \ Using\ substitution\ u\ =\ tan(p/2),\ results\ as\ :\ p\ =\ 2*arctan(u)\ \ ;\ \ dp\ =\...
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    Solving Trigonometric Integral Using Trig Substitution and Limits of Integration

    Homework Statement \int\frac{1}{t^3\sqrt{t^2-1}}dt with limits of integration [\sqrt{2}, 2] Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Using trig. sub, I have sec \theta=t dt=sec \theta tan \theta d \theta \int\frac{1}{t^3\sqrt{t^2-1}}dt with limits of integration...
  33. J

    Integral Involving Trigonometric Functions with Varying Arguments

    Homework Statement I'm in an Intermediate Mechanics course right now, and while the Physics itself isn't giving me too much trouble, I am lagging behind in the Math department. I am trying to solve the integral: \int cos(\omega t) sin(\omega t - \delta) dt Homework Equations...
  34. J

    Precalculus: proving trigonometric identity

    Homework Statement prove that: tan(1+cos(x))^2 = 1-cos(x) Homework Equations trig identities, like the pythagorean, sum/difference, double/half angle identities, power reducing identities, etc... The Attempt at a Solution i'm not sure where to start; i tried using the pythagorean...
  35. X

    Trigonometric sum-difference formula for absolute values

    sin|x + y| = ? cos|x + y| = ? Is there any formula for these?
  36. morrobay

    Hyperbolic trigonometric functions in terms of e ?

    cosh x= e^x+e^-x/2 sinh x= e^x-e^-x/2 Can someone explain why the hyperbolic trigonometric functions are defined in terms of the natural exponential function, e^x ?
  37. I

    Single Trigonometric Functions ( trig identities)

    Homework Statement Cos^2x-Sin^2x/2 SinxCosx The Attempt at a Solution I changed cos^2x to 1- sin^2x which then the equation was 1- s sin^2x/2snxcosx and i have no idea how to make this a single trig. function
  38. K

    How to Calculate Sin(π/8)^2 - Cos(3π/8)^4 Without a Calculator?

    Homework Statement Without using tables(calculators) find the numerical value of Sin[Pi/8]^2 - Cos[3 (Pi/8)]^4 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried changing it to: 1-cos[pi/8]^2 - cos[3pi/8]^4 but have no idea where to go... its really got me scratching my...
  39. P

    Trigonometric Identities Section

    Homework Statement 3sinx = 1 + cos 2x Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution 3sinx = 1+1 - 2sin2x (Trigonometric Identity) 3sinx = 2-2sin2x 2sin2x + 3sinx = 2 I do not know where to go from there. My book tells me the answer is 30o and 150o
  40. S

    Trigonometric Substitution- Area help

    Homework Statement Let R be the smaller of the two regions enclosed by the elipse 144 x2+64 y2=9216 and the line $ x=(8 \sqrt{2})/2$. Find the area of the region R. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution my textbook doesn't have anything like this.. i have no idea where...
  41. K

    Help with proving a trigonometric identity

    Hi I've got this problem which has really been bothering me. How are you supposed to prove that: (Sin[A] Sin[2 A] + Sin[3 A] Sin[6 A])/(Sin[A] Cos[2 A] + Sin[3 A] Cos[6 A]) is identicle to tan[5A]. I am almost sure that I've got to use the factor formulae, but I've had no luck. Maybe...
  42. S

    Trigonometric Substitutions - help

    Homework Statement $\int \frac{\sqrt{1-4x^2}dx}{x}$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution im stuck and i have no idea why I am getting the wrong answer. let 2x = sin\phi dx = cos\phi d\phi / 2 $\int \frac{\sqrt{1-(2x)^2}dx}{x}$=$\int...
  43. S

    Trigonometric Inegrals: Volume help

    Homework Statement Let R be the region enclosed by the curves y=6sin2x and y=6 over the segment [ π/2,3π/2]. Find the volume of the solid that is obtained by rotating R about the line y=−1.1. Homework Equations $\displaystyle \Large pi * \int _a^c x((r+yt)^2 - (r+yb)^2)dx$...
  44. I

    Trigonometric Limit: Solve the Expression

    I met the following expression in a QM book: \frac{sin[(n+1/2)\pi+\epsilon]}{cos[(n+1/2)\pi+\epsilon]}=\frac{(-1)^n\cos(\epsilon)}{(-1)^{n+1}\sin(\epsilon)} where \epsilon << 1 No matter how hard I try (sine of sum, etc.), I can't see the intermediate steps to this result...
  45. P

    Solving a Trigonometric Equation to Hit a Moving Target

    So the orginial question asked what angle to fire a gun to hit a moving target, and i got all the way to 40sinθcosθ-10sinθ-1 = 0, but we aren't supposed to use calculators so how would you solve this by hand. Thanks!
  46. C

    Solve x: Trig Equation (4/3)sinXcosX-sin22X=0

    Homework Statement Solve for x. x is greater than or equal to 0 and x is less than or equal to 2pi. (4/3)sinxcosx-sin22x=0 If there is a better way to approach this question than the way I did it below, please post it. Thanks.Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution...
  47. Z

    Composition of trigonometric functions, mean value theorem

    Homework Statement how to show using MVT that cos(cos x) is a contraction. Homework Equations | d/dx (cos(cos x)) | = | sin(cos x) sin(x) | < sin 1 < 1 The Attempt at a Solution Using that relation, the original problem is easily solved. My question is, how do we know: |...
  48. R

    Solving Trigonometric Limit: (2x+cos x)/x → ∞

    Im trying to find lim (2x+cos x)/x as x --> inf. I've started out by multiplying with the conjugate. [(2x+cos x)(2x-cos x)] / x(2x-cos x) = =(4x2-cos2x)/(2x2-x cos x) But now I'm lost - any hints?
  49. K

    How can I solve these trigonometric equations?

    Homework Statement The original problem is this: ab^2*cos(2x)*(cos(x))^2 + ba^2*sin(2x)*(sin(x))^2 = 0 And some of the more "logical" forms I've got to are these:2[tan(x)]^3-2tan(x) = -b/a tan(2x)*(tan(x))^2=-b/a But I can't solve these equations so I'd like to ask for some help here.
  50. James889

    Solving Trigonometric Equation with Cosine and Sine Identities

    Hi, I would like som help on this one: Give all the real soulutions to the equation \frac{7}{4}-2sin(x) - cos^2(x) = 0 i tried the common identities, like replacing cos^2(x) with 1-sin^2(x) any ideas?
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