Definite Integration
Periodic Function Integration
Grade 12

Question:

<p>Evaluate \(\displaystyle\int_0^{n\pi}|\sin x|\,dx\) where \(n\in\mathbb{N}\).</p>
<li>\(n\)</li>
<li>\(2n\)</li>
<li>\(\dfrac{n}{2}\)</li>
<li>\(2\)</li>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: |sin x| has period \pi and \int_0^\pi |sin x|dx = 2, so \int_0^(n\pi) = n \cdot 2 = 2n.
<div class='solution'> <p><strong>Step 1:</strong> |sin x| is periodic with period $\pi$.</p> <p><strong>Step 2:</strong> $\displaystyle\int_0^\pi|\sin x|\,dx = \int_0^\pi\sin x\,dx = [-\cos x]_0^\pi = 1+1 = 2$</p> <p><strong>Step 3:</strong> $\displaystyle\int_0^{n\pi}|\sin x|\,dx = n\cdot\int_0^\pi|\sin x|\,dx = n\cdot 2 = \boxed{2n}$</p> </div>
Correct Answer: B

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