
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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Author: Mary L. Boas
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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 1 to 6 find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 1 to 6 find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 1 to 6 find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 1 to 6 find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 1 to 6 find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 1 to 6 find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 7 to 10 you are given a complex...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 7 to 10 you are given a complex...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 7 to 10 you are given a complex...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 7 to 10 you are given a complex...
Ch. 7.2 - The charge q on a capacitor in a simple a-c...Ch. 7.2 - RepeatProblem11:(a)ifq=Re4e30it;(b)ifq=Im4e30it.Ch. 7.2 - A simple pendulum consists of a point mass m...Ch. 7.2 - The displacements x of two simple pendulums (see...Ch. 7.2 - As in Problem 14, the displacements x of two...Ch. 7.2 - As in Problem 14, let the displacements be...Ch. 7.2 - Show that equation (2.10) for a wave can be...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 18 to 20, find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 18 to 20, find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - In Problems 18 to 20, find the amplitude, period,...Ch. 7.2 - Write the equation for a sinusoidal wave of...Ch. 7.2 - Do Problem 21 for a wave of amplitude 4, period 6,...Ch. 7.2 - Write an equation for a sinusoidal sound wave of...Ch. 7.2 - The velocity of sound in sea water is about...Ch. 7.2 - Write an equation for a sinusoidal radio wave of...Ch. 7.3 - For each of the following combinations of a...Ch. 7.3 - For each of the following combinations of a...Ch. 7.3 - For each of the following combinations of a...Ch. 7.3 - For each of the following combinations of a...Ch. 7.3 - Using the definition (end of Section 2) of a...Ch. 7.3 - In Problems 6 and 7, use a trigonometry formula to...Ch. 7.3 - In Problems 6 and 7, use a trigonometry formula to...Ch. 7.3 - A periodic modulated (AM) radio signal has the...Ch. 7.4 - Show that if f(x) has period p, the average value...Ch. 7.4 - (a) Prove that 0/2sin2xdx=0/2cos2xdx by making the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - In Problems 3 to 12, find the average value of the...Ch. 7.4 - Using (4.3) and equations similar to (4.5) to...Ch. 7.4 - Use the results of Problem 13 to evaluate the...Ch. 7.4 - Use the results of Problem 13 to evaluate the...Ch. 7.4 - Use the results of Problem 13 to evaluate the...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - In each of the following problems you are given a...Ch. 7.5 - Show that in (5.2) the average values of...Ch. 7.5 - Write out the details of the derivation of...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - For each of the periodic functions in Problems 5.1...Ch. 7.6 - Use a computer to produce graphs like Fig. 6.2...Ch. 7.6 - Repeat the example using the same Fourier series...Ch. 7.6 - Use Problem 5.7 to show that oddn1/n2=2/8. Try...Ch. 7.6 - UseProblem5.11toshowthat1221+1421+1621+=12.Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Expand the same functions as in Problems 5.1 to...Ch. 7.7 - Show that if a real f(x) is expanded in a complex...Ch. 7.7 - If f(x)=12a0+1ancosnx+1bnsinnx=cneinx, use Eulers...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 5.1 to 5.9, define each function by...Ch. 7.8 - (a) Sketch several periods of the function f(x) of...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 11 to 14, parts (a) and (b), you are...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 11 to 14, parts (a) and (b), you are...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 11 to 14, parts (a) and (b), you are...Ch. 7.8 - In Problems 11 to 14, parts (a) and (b), you are...Ch. 7.8 - Sketch (or computer plot) each of the following...Ch. 7.8 - Each of the following functions is given over one...Ch. 7.8 - Each of the following functions is given over one...Ch. 7.8 - Each of the following functions is given over one...Ch. 7.8 - Each of the following functions is given over one...Ch. 7.8 - Each of the following functions is given over one...Ch. 7.8 - Write out the details of the derivation of the...Ch. 7.9 - The functions in Problems 1 to 3 are neither even...Ch. 7.9 - The functions in Problems 1 to 3 are neither even...Ch. 7.9 - The functions in Problems 1 to 3 are neither even...Ch. 7.9 - The functions in Problems 1 to 3 are neither even...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Each of the functions in Problems 5 to 12 is given...Ch. 7.9 - Give algebraic proofs of (9.3). 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Hint:...Ch. 7.12 - The function j1()=(cossin)/ is of interest in...Ch. 7.12 - Using Problem 17, show that...Ch. 7.12 - (a) Find the exponential Fourier transform of...Ch. 7.12 - (a) Represent as an exponential Fourier transform...Ch. 7.12 - Using Problem 15, show that 01cos2d=2.Ch. 7.12 - Represent each of the following functions (a) by a...Ch. 7.12 - Represent each of the following functions (a) by a...Ch. 7.12 - Represent each of the following functions (a) by a...Ch. 7.12 - Represent each of the following functions (a) by a...Ch. 7.12 - Verify Parsevals theorem (12.24) for the special...Ch. 7.12 - Verify Parsevals theorem (12.24) for the special...Ch. 7.12 - Verify Parsevals theorem (12.24) for the special...Ch. 7.12 - Show that if (12.2) is written with the factor 1/2...Ch. 7.12 - Starting with the symmetrized integrals as in...Ch. 7.12 - Normalize f(x) in Problem 21; that is find the...Ch. 7.13 - The displacement (from equilibrium) of a particle...Ch. 7.13 - The symbol [x] means the greatest integer less...Ch. 7.13 - We have said that Fourier series can represent...Ch. 7.13 - The diagram shows a relaxation oscillator. 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(a) Sketch at least...Ch. 7.13 - (a) Sketch at least three periods of the graph of...Ch. 7.13 - Find the three Fourier series in Problems 9 and...Ch. 7.13 - What would be the apparent frequency of a sound...Ch. 7.13 - (a) Given f(x)=(x)/2 on (0,), find the sine series...Ch. 7.13 - (a) Find the Fourier series of period 2 for...Ch. 7.13 - Given f(x)=1,2x0,1,0x2, find the exponential...Ch. 7.13 - Given f(x)=x,0x1,2x,1x2,0,x2, find the cosine...Ch. 7.13 - Show that the Fourier sine transform of x1/2 is...Ch. 7.13 - Let f(x) and g() be a pair of Fourier transforms....Ch. 7.13 - Find the form of Parsevals theorem ( 12.24) for...Ch. 7.13 - Find the exponential Fourier transform of...Ch. 7.13 - Define a function h(x)=k=f(x+2k), assuming that...Ch. 7.13 - Use Poissons formula (Problem 21b) and Problem 20...Ch. 7.13 - Use Parsevals theorem and Problem 12.11 to...
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