Definite Integration
Reduction + Trig-Multi
Grade None

Question:

<p>For all \(n\in\mathbb{N}\), \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^n x\,dx\) compared to \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^n x\,dx\): [JEE Advanced 2010]</p>
Equal
sinⁿ integral > cosⁿ integral
sinⁿ < cosⁿ
Cannot determine

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: King's rule (x\to \pi/2-x): \int_0^(\pi/2) sinⁿx dx = \int_0^(\pi/2) cosⁿx dx. They are always equal.
<div class='solution'> <p>Let $I=\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^n x\,dx$. King ($x\to\pi/2-x$): $\sin(\pi/2-x)=\cos x$.</p> <p>$$I=\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^n x\,dx$$</p> <p>They are equal for <em>all</em> $n$. ✓</p>
Correct Answer: A

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