Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 16 - Section 16.3 - Integrals of Trigonometric Functions and Applications - Exercises - Page 1179: 55

Answer

Diverges

Work Step by Step

We need to use formula: $\int_0^{+\infty} \sin x dx=\lim\limits_{M \to +\infty}\int_0^{M} \sin x dx$ Therefore, $\lim\limits_{M \to +\infty}\int_0^{M} \sin x dx=\lim\limits_{M \to +\infty}[-\cos x ]_0^{M}-\lim\limits_{M \to +\infty}[\cos x ]_0^{M}$ Now, we will evaluate the limits . $-\lim\limits_{M \to +\infty}[\cos M-1 ]=-(\cos \infty-1)$ We conclude that the limit does not exist. So, the improper integral diverges.
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