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MTH 102 Practice Questions MTH 102 Objective Question

Question

By Wallis' formula, evaluate ∫₀^(π/2) sin³x·cos⁴x dx
Options
A -9/78
B 9/78
C 4/105
Correct Answer
D -4/105
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This is an odd power of sine times an even power of cosine; Wallis' formula for this combination gives 4/105.

Hint

Since sine's power is odd, use the substitution/Wallis reduction that applies to mixed odd-even powers.

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