Question Statement
Evaluate the integral:
∫ysin2ydy
Background and Explanation
This problem involves integrating the product of an algebraic function (y) and a trigonometric function (sin2y). When faced with integrals of products, integration by parts is the standard technique, particularly when one function is easily differentiable (like y) and the other is easily integrable (like sin2y).
Solution
We begin by denoting the integral as I:
I=∫ysin2ydy
Step 1: Choose u and dv
Using the LIATE rule (Logarithmic, Inverse, Algebraic, Trigonometric, Exponential), we select:
- u=y (algebraic function, easy to differentiate)
- dv=sin2ydy (trigonometric function, easy to integrate)
Step 2: Compute du and v
Differentiating u:
du=dyd(y)dy=1⋅dy=dy
Integrating dv:
v=∫sin2ydy=2−cos2y
Step 3: Apply the integration by parts formula
The formula states: ∫udv=uv−∫vdu
Substituting our values:
I=y⋅(2−cos2y)−∫(2−cos2y)⋅dy
Step 4: Simplify the expression
I=2−ycos2y+21∫cos2ydy
The negative signs cancel in the second term, and we factor out the constant 21.
Step 5: Evaluate the remaining integral
∫cos2ydy=2sin2y
Step 6: Combine all terms and add the constant of integration
I=2−ycos2y+21⋅2sin2y+c
I=2−ycos2y+41sin2y+c
Therefore, the final answer is:
∫ysin2ydy=−2ycos2y+41sin2y+c
- Integration by parts formula: ∫udv=uv−∫vdu
- Standard trigonometric integrals:
- ∫sin(ax)dx=−acos(ax)+C
- ∫cos(ax)dx=asin(ax)+C
- LIATE rule: Priority order for choosing u (Logarithmic → Inverse → Algebraic → Trigonometric → Exponential)
Summary of Steps
- Identify the method: Recognize this as a product requiring integration by parts.
- Select u and dv: Set u=y and dv=sin2ydy following the LIATE priority.
- Differentiate and integrate: Calculate du=dy and v=−2cos2y.
- Apply the formula: Substitute into ∫udv=uv−∫vdu.
- Simplify: Handle the negative signs and factor out constants to get 2−ycos2y+21∫cos2ydy.
- Integrate the remainder: Evaluate ∫cos2ydy=2sin2y.
- Combine terms: Multiply and add the constant of integration to obtain the final result.