Forced Vibrating Membranes and Resonance - Separation of Variables

In summary, the conversation discusses solving for A_n in the equation d^2/dt^2 (A_n) + c^2*lambda_n*A_n = q_n using the variation of parameters method. The final step is to reconcile the two integrals obtained into a single definite integral, which can be simplified using trigonometric identities.
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Homework Statement



In the midst of Forced Vibrating Membranes and Resonance Utt = c^2*delsquared(U) + Q(heat source)

Arrive at eigenfunction series solution where the coefficients are given by
d^2/dt^2 (A_n) + c^2*lambda_n*A_n = q_n

Homework Equations



according to the book, I am supposed to arrive here

A_n = c1 * cos (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) + c2 * sin (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) <--- homogeneous part of solution + particular solution ---> integral from 0 to t of (q_n * sin (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*(t-tau)) / (c*sqrt(lambda_n)) with respect to tau.

The Attempt at a Solution



Now when I try the variation of parameters (given my two homogeneous solutions already which match with the book),
I get
-cos(c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) * integral of ( q_n * sin (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) / c*sqrt(lambda_n) + -sin(c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) * integral of ( q_n * sin (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) / c*sqrt(lambda_n)

How do I reconcile this into the single integral term, the definite integral that I am supposed to get?

Thanks
 
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veneficus5 said:
-cos(c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) * integral of ( q_n * sin (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) / c*sqrt(lambda_n) + -sin(c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) * integral of ( q_n * sin (c*sqrt(lambda_n)*t) / c*sqrt(lambda_n)

How do I reconcile this into the single integral term, the definite integral that I am supposed to get?

Thanks

If you write these integrals in terms of the dummy variable [tex]\tau[/tex], you can simplify the expression using the trig identities for [tex]\sin(A\pm B)[/tex]. You should double check your signs, since your expression doesn't seem to reduce to the answer that you claim.
 

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1. What are forced vibrating membranes?

Forced vibrating membranes are thin, flexible materials that are set into motion by an external force or vibration. They can be found in various natural and man-made systems, such as drums, cymbals, and the vocal cords.

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4. How is the natural frequency of a forced vibrating membrane determined?

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