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Multiple Choice
Evaluate the definite integral: .
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Step 1: Recognize that the integral involves a product of trigonometric functions, sin(t) and cos^2(t). To simplify, consider using a substitution method. Let u = cos(t), which implies that du = -sin(t) dt.
Step 2: Change the limits of integration according to the substitution. When t = 0, u = cos(0) = 1. When t = π/4, u = cos(π/4) = √2/2.
Step 3: Rewrite the integral in terms of u. The original integral ∫ sin(t) cos^2(t) dt becomes -∫ u^2 du after substitution.
Step 4: Evaluate the integral of u^2 with respect to u. The integral of u^2 is (u^3)/3. Apply this result to the rewritten integral.
Step 5: Substitute the limits of integration (from u = 1 to u = √2/2) into the expression (u^3)/3 and compute the difference. This will yield the final value of the definite integral.