Solution by Steps
step 1
To evaluate the improper integral I1=∫0∞x2+t2dx, we can use the substitution x=ttan(θ), which gives dx=tsec2(θ)dθ. The limits change from 0 to 2π. Thus, we have: I_1 = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{t \sec^2(\theta)}{t^2 \tan^2(\theta) + t^2} d\theta = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{t \sec^2(\theta)}{t^2(\tan^2(\theta) + 1)} d\theta = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{t \sec^2(\theta)}{t^2 \sec^2(\theta)} d\theta = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{1}{t} d\theta = \frac{\pi}{2t}.
step 2
To evaluate the integral I2=∫0∞(x2+t2)2dx, we can use the substitution x=ttan(θ) again. The differential dx=tsec2(θ)dθ and the limits remain the same. Thus, we have: I_2 = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{t \sec^2(\theta)}{(t^2 \tan^2(\theta) + t^2)^{2}} d\theta = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{t \sec^2(\theta)}{t^4 \sec^4(\theta)} d\theta = \frac{1}{t^3} \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^2(\theta) d\theta.
step 3
The integral ∫02πcos2(θ)dθ can be evaluated using the identity cos2(θ)=21+cos(2θ): \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^2(\theta) d\theta = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \theta + \frac{1}{2} \sin(2\theta) \right]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} = \frac{\pi}{4}.
I_2 = \frac{1}{t^3} \cdot \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{4t^3}.
step 5
To evaluate I3=∫0∞(x2+t2)3dx, we can use a similar substitution as before: I_3 = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{t \sec^2(\theta)}{(t^2 \tan^2(\theta) + t^2)^{3}} d\theta = \frac{1}{t^5} \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^4(\theta) d\theta.
step 6
The integral ∫02πcos4(θ)dθ can be evaluated using the identity cos4(θ)=(21+cos(2θ))2: \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^4(\theta) d\theta = \frac{3\pi}{16}.
I_3 = \frac{1}{t^5} \cdot \frac{3\pi}{16} = \frac{3\pi}{16t^5}.
step 8
To prove the general formula, we can use induction on n. The base case for n=1 is already established. Assuming it holds for n=k, we can show it holds for n=k+1 using integration by parts and the results from In Answer
I1=2tπ,I2=4t3π,I3=16t53π Key Concept
Improper integrals and their evaluation using substitution and trigonometric identities.
Explanation
The integrals were evaluated using trigonometric substitutions, leading to results that can be generalized for all integers n≥1. The use of identities simplifies the evaluation process significantly.