Find the Fourier cosine series of f(x)=x(Pi+x)

In summary, the formula for finding the Fourier cosine series of a function is given by: f(x) = a_0/2 + ∑(n=1)^∞ a_ncos(nx). The values of the coefficients in the series can be determined using specific formulas and the series can be found for any function that meets certain conditions. The interval of convergence for the series is [-L, L] where L is the period of the function. The Fourier cosine series is a special case of the Fourier series and only includes cosine terms, while the Fourier series includes both cosine and sine terms.
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Nallyfish
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Homework Statement
Find the Fourier cosine series representation of
g([itex]\chi[/itex]) = [itex]\chi[/itex] ([itex]\pi[/itex] + [itex]\chi[/itex])
on the interval (0,[itex]\pi[/itex])


The attempt at a solution
Okay so I've got
a0=[itex]\frac{1}{\pi}[/itex][itex]\int\chi(\pi+\chi)d\chi[/itex]

=[itex]\frac{5\pi^{3}}{6}[/itex]

an=[itex]\frac{1}{\pi}[/itex][itex]\int\chi(\pi+\chi)cos(n\chi)d\chi[/itex] for n[itex]\geq1[/itex]

But I'm not quite sure where to go from there
 
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Distribute the χ so you have the integral of the sum of two terms. This can be separated into two integrals (linear property of integration).

Both of these integrals can be solved using integration by parts.
 

FAQ: Find the Fourier cosine series of f(x)=x(Pi+x)

What is the formula for finding the Fourier cosine series of a function?

The formula for finding the Fourier cosine series of a function is given by:

How do you determine the values of the coefficients in the Fourier cosine series?

The values of the coefficients in the Fourier cosine series can be determined by using the following formulas:

Can the Fourier cosine series of any function be found?

Yes, the Fourier cosine series can be found for any function that satisfies certain conditions such as being piecewise continuous and having a finite number of discontinuities in a given interval.

What is the interval of convergence for the Fourier cosine series?

The interval of convergence for the Fourier cosine series is the interval [-L, L] where L is the period of the function.

How is the Fourier cosine series related to the Fourier series?

The Fourier cosine series is a special case of the Fourier series, where the function is an even function with period 2L. This means that the Fourier cosine series only includes the cosine terms in the series, while the Fourier series includes both cosine and sine terms.

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