Work made in field, leads to Bessel function

In summary, the conversation is about computing work using a given bound and integral. The person had trouble solving the integral using polar coordinates and asked for an easier solution. The expert provided a step-by-step solution and concluded that the work done is $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{6}$.
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Homework Statement



Compute work: [tex]\vec{F}=[\sin y,\sin x][/tex] on bound: [tex]\partial D\colon 0\le y\le x[/tex] and [tex]x^2+y^2\le1[/tex].

The Attempt at a Solution



I have been working with integrals for many years, but this exercise was problematic for me because of the following integral:

[tex]\iint\limits_D(\cos x-\cos y)\,\text dx\,\text dy[/tex]

I tried polar coordinations, but it follows to [tex]\cos(r\sin\theta)[/tex] and similar functions. Is there any easy way to solve it?
 
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My solution:We can rewrite the integral as follows:\begin{align}\iint\limits_D(\cos x-\cos y)\,\text dx\,\text dy &= \int_0^1 \int_0^x (\cos x - \cos y) \,\text dy\,\text dx \\&= \int_0^1 \left[\sin x(x-y)\right]_0^x \,\text dx \\&= \int_0^1 \sin x(x^2)\,\text dx \\&= \frac{1}{3}\int_0^1 \sin x(x^2+1)\,\text dx \\&= \frac{1}{3}\left[\frac{1}{2}\cos x (x^2+1) - \frac{1}{2}\sin x(2x)\right]_0^1 \\&= \frac{1}{6}\left(\cos 1 + \sin 1\right) \\&= \frac{\sqrt{2}}{6}\end{align}Therefore, the work done is $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{6}$.
 

Related to Work made in field, leads to Bessel function

1. What is a Bessel function?

A Bessel function is a mathematical function that is named after the German mathematician Friedrich Bessel. It is a special type of function that is used to solve certain differential equations and has many applications in physics and engineering.

2. How is a Bessel function related to work done in the field?

The Bessel function is often used to model physical phenomena that involve spherical symmetry, such as electromagnetic fields or vibrations in a circular membrane. It is also used in the study of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Therefore, work done in these fields may lead to the use and study of Bessel functions.

3. What are some real-world examples of Bessel functions?

Bessel functions have many applications in various fields of science and engineering. They are used to model the behavior of sound waves, electromagnetic fields, and vibrations in circular structures. They are also used in the study of heat transfer and fluid dynamics in pipes and channels.

4. Are Bessel functions difficult to work with?

Bessel functions can be challenging to work with because they involve complex mathematical operations and have many different forms and properties. However, with practice and understanding of their applications, they can be used effectively to solve many problems in science and engineering.

5. Are there any limitations to using Bessel functions?

Like any mathematical function, Bessel functions have their limitations. They are not applicable to all types of differential equations and may not accurately model certain physical phenomena. Additionally, their solutions may not always have a closed-form expression, making them difficult to solve analytically.

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