If \(\int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4} x^3 \cdot \sin^4 x \, dx = k\) then \(k =\) _____.
Q.1 (vi) If \(\int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4} x^3 \cdot \sin^4 x \, dx = k\) then \(k =\) _____.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 0
Q.1 (vi) If \(\int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4} x^3 \cdot \sin^4 x \, dx = k\) then \(k =\) _____.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 0
Best answer
Answer: D. 0
Answer: (d) 0
Let \(f(x) = x^3 \sin^4 x\). Then \(f(-x) = (-x)^3 (\sin(-x))^4 = -x^3 \sin^4 x = -f(x)\), so \(f\) is an odd function. For an odd function, \(\int_{-a}^{a} f(x)\,dx = 0\). Hence \(k = 0\).
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