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GATE 2020 PH – Question 59

Mathematical Physics · Fourier analysis · 2 marks · Numerical answer

Let $f_n(x)=n$ for $-1/(2n)\leq x\leq1/(2n)$, and zero otherwise. Evaluate $\lim_{n\to\infty}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}f_n(x)\sin x\,dx$.

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Correct answer: 0 to 0

Explanation

Each $f_n$ is even and supported on an interval symmetric about zero. Multiplying by the odd function sin x gives an odd integrand. Its integral over the real line is exactly zero for every n, so the limit is also zero. No interchange of limit and integration is required.

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