Even Function Integrals: Can They Always Equal Zero?

In summary, an even function is a mathematical function that has symmetry about the y-axis. Its integral is the area under the curve from the negative x-axis to the positive x-axis, which can be calculated using the definite integral or by finding the antiderivative. A function is even if f(-x) = f(x) for all values of x. All even functions are symmetric about the y-axis, since the definition includes this condition. An example of an even function is f(x) = x^2 and its integral is F(x) = (1/3)x^3 + C.
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Would the integral of two even functions be 0 or not? I have an integral cos(t)*cos(2nt)that goes from 0 to pi/2 and was wondering if that would automatically be 0 or would the integral of cos(t)*sin(2nt) from 0 to pi/2 be 0? Thanks!
 
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If the interval of integration is not SYMETRIC (ex: (-L,L), you cannot conclude.
 

FAQ: Even Function Integrals: Can They Always Equal Zero?

Q: What is an even function?

An even function is a mathematical function that has symmetry about the y-axis. This means that if you reflect the graph of the function over the y-axis, it will look exactly the same.

Q: What is the integral of an even function?

The integral of an even function is the area under the curve from the negative x-axis to the positive x-axis. This can be calculated using the definite integral or by finding the antiderivative of the even function.

Q: How do you determine if a function is even?

A function is even if it satisfies the condition f(-x) = f(x) for all values of x. This means that the output of the function at a negative value of x is the same as the output at the corresponding positive value of x.

Q: Are all even functions symmetric about the y-axis?

Yes, all even functions are symmetric about the y-axis. This is because the definition of an even function includes the condition of symmetry about the y-axis.

Q: Can you give an example of an even function and its integral?

One example of an even function is f(x) = x2. Its integral would be F(x) = (1/3)x3 + C.

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