Source: Extra Practice
Evaluate the definite integral: .
Options
Option A is correct
1/2
Option B
1
Option C
0
Option D
1/4
Explanation
To solve this definite integral, we can use the substitution method. Let . Then, the differential is:
Now, we change the limits of integration according to our substitution:
- When ,
- When ,
Substituting these values into the integral:
Alternative Method: Using double-angle identity :
- Option A is correct.
- Option B is incorrect as it neglects the factor of from the integration of .
- Option C is incorrect and typically arises from a sign error in evaluating cosine values.
- Option D is incorrect and comes from double-counting the division factor in the trigonometric identity method.