Finding the Taylor Series for y(x)=sin^2x

In summary, to find the Taylor series for y(x)=\sin^2 x, you can multiply two Taylor series (or Maclaurin series) together. The first term will be x^2. However, it is not necessary to continue taking derivatives until the n'th member as this could become tedious. Instead, the remainder of the multiplication can be calculated using the general series.
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how to find the taylor series for
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y(x)=\sin^2 x
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i need to develop a general series which reaches to the n'th member
so i can't keep doing derivatives on this function till the n'th member

how to solve this??
 
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Multiply the two Taylor series together (or Maclaurin series if that's what you're using).
[tex]sin^2(x) = (x - x^3/3! + x^5/5! -+ ... + (-1)x^{2n + 1}/(2n + 1)! +...)((x - x^3/3! + x^5/5! -+ ... + (-1)x^{2n + 1}/(2n + 1)! +...)[/tex]

The first term will be x^2
 
  • #3
Why can't you "keep doing derivatives on this function till the n'th member"?

y= sin^2(x)
y'= 2sin(x)cos(x)= sin(2x)
and the rest is easy.
 
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what about the remainder ob the multiplication??
 

FAQ: Finding the Taylor Series for y(x)=sin^2x

What is a Taylor Series?

A Taylor Series is a mathematical representation of a function using an infinite sum of terms, each calculated based on the function's derivatives at a specific point.

How do you find the Taylor Series for a function?

To find the Taylor Series for a function, you need to calculate its derivatives at a specific point and then use those values to create the series. The formula for a Taylor Series is: f(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x-a) + f''(a)(x-a)^2/2! + f'''(a)(x-a)^3/3! + ... + f^n(a)(x-a)^n/n!

What is the Taylor Series for y(x)=sin^2x?

The Taylor Series for y(x)=sin^2x is: y(x) = x^2 - x^4/3! + x^6/5! - x^8/7! + ... + (-1)^n * x^(2n)/(2n+1)!

Why is the Taylor Series useful?

The Taylor Series allows us to approximate complex functions with simpler ones, making it easier to solve mathematical problems. It also helps in understanding the behavior of a function around a specific point.

What are some applications of the Taylor Series?

The Taylor Series has various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It is used to approximate functions in numerical analysis, solve differential equations, and in signal processing. It is also used in calculus to understand the behavior of functions and in statistics to analyze data.

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