Let \( I_n = \int_0^1 (1 - x^2)^{n/2} \, dx \), where \( n \geq 0 \) is an integer - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 13 - 2013 - Paper 1
Question 13
Let \( I_n = \int_0^1 (1 - x^2)^{n/2} \, dx \), where \( n \geq 0 \) is an integer.
(i) Show that \( I_n = \frac{n}{n + 1} I_{n-2} \) for every integer \( n \geq 2 ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Let \( I_n = \int_0^1 (1 - x^2)^{n/2} \, dx \), where \( n \geq 0 \) is an integer - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 13 - 2013 - Paper 1
Step 1
Show that \( I_n = \frac{n}{n + 1} I_{n-2} \) for every integer \( n \geq 2 \)
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To show this, we will use integration by parts. Set ( u = (1 - x^2)^{n/2} ) and ( dv = dx ). Then, ( du = -nx(1 - x^2)^{(n/2) - 1} , dx ) and ( v = x ). Using integration by parts:
In=∫01udv=uv01−∫01vdu.
Evaluating ( uv \bigg|_0^1 ) gives 0 at both limits:
(\text{At } x = 1: (1 - 1^2)^{n/2} = 0 ) and at ( x = 0: u(0) \cdot v(0) = 0.)
Now, substituting ( x^2 = t ) (where # t varies from 0 to 1), we find:
(dx = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{t}} , dt) leading to:
In=2n∫01(1−t)(n/2)−1t1/2dt=n+1nIn−2.
Step 2
Evaluate \( I_5 \)
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To evaluate ( I_5 ), we can use the recursive relationship established in the previous part. Starting with ( n = 5 ):
I5=5+15I3=65I3.
Now find ( I_3 ):
I3=3+13I1=43I1.
For ( I_{1} ):
I1=∫01(1−x2)1/2dx=21⋅π.
Thus,
I3=43⋅2π=83π.
Now substituting back:
I5=65⋅83π=4815π.
Step 3
Sketch the curve \( y^2 = f(x) \)
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To sketch the curve ( y^2 = f(x) ), observe that it transforms the original function by taking the square root, producing a positive and negative branch. Ensure that both branches are symmetric about the x-axis, as this is a reflection of ( f(x) ). Mark critical x-values where ( f(x) ) changes sign and draw the symmetrical curves accordingly.
Step 4
Sketch the curve \( y = \frac{-1}{1 - f(x)} \)
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This curve describes a transformation of the graph of ( f(x) ). Identify asymptotes at points where ( f(x) = 1 ) and sketch the curve, ensuring to note any vertical asymptotes and horizontal behavior based on the limits of ( f(x) ). The graph will typically exhibit a hyperbolic nature, moving toward the asymptotes from opposite sides.
Step 5
Show that \( AC = 2r \, \sin(\alpha + \beta) \)
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In the cyclic quadrilateral, using the extended Law of Sines, we establish that:
2rAC=sin(α+β),
leading us to the desired result:
AC=2rsin(α+β).
Step 6
Show that \( AE = 2r \cos \beta \)
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By considering triangle ( ABD ), applying the Law of Sines gives:
ABAE=sin∠ABDsin∠ADB.
Using known relationships and recognizing that ( AB = 2r ), we ascertain:
AE=2rcosβ.
Step 7
Show that \( \sin(\alpha + \beta) = \sin \alpha \cos \beta + \sin \beta \cos \alpha \)
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Using the angle sum identity for sine:
sin(α+β)=sinαcosβ+cosαsinβ.
This is a fundamental identity in trigonometry, relating angles to their sine and cosine components.