Integrating the product of a step function and a trigonometric function

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In summary, the purpose of integrating H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t) is to find the area under the curve of the function, which is useful for various applications such as calculating work done, displacement, and average value. There are multiple methods to integrate this function, including integration by parts and substitution. The domain of the function is all real numbers and the range is limited to values between -1 and 1. While a calculator can be used to integrate this function, it may require simplification first. Real-life applications of integrating H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t) include physics, engineering, economics, and signal processing.
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Integrate -π∫π H(t-π/2)*sin(2t)dt

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I can rationalize the slightly simpler integral for the same limits of H(t)*sin(2t) as coming out to 0 due to the definition of the unit step function, but I'm wondering if the subtraction of π/2 changes it any. It's still integrating over the range of H(t), correct? So should it still work out to be 0?
 
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[itex]H(t- \pi/2)[/itex] is equal to 0 for [itex]t< \pi/2[/itex], 1 for [itex]t\ge \pi/2[/itex]. So that integral is just
[tex]\int_{\pi/2}^\pi sin(2t)dt[/tex]
 
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FAQ: Integrating the product of a step function and a trigonometric function

What is the purpose of integrating H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t)?

The purpose of integrating H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t) is to find the area under the curve of the function. This is useful in various applications, such as calculating work done, displacement, or finding the average value of a function.

How do I integrate H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t)?

To integrate H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t), you can use the integration by parts method or the substitution method. It is also helpful to use trigonometric identities to simplify the integral.

What is the domain and range of H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t)?

The domain of H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t) is all real numbers, while the range is limited to values between -1 and 1. This is because the sine function has a range of -1 to 1, and the Heaviside step function only takes on values of 0 or 1.

Can I use a calculator to integrate H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t)?

Yes, you can use a calculator to integrate H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t), but you may need to use the substitution method or break up the integral into smaller parts to simplify it for the calculator to handle.

What are some real-life applications of integrating H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t)?

Integrating H(t-pi/2)*sin(2t) can be useful in physics, engineering, and economics. For example, it can be used to find the work done by a force, the displacement of an object, or the average value of a function representing a cost or revenue. It can also be used in signal processing to analyze and filter signals.

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