Beta and Gamma Functions - One Line Questions
1.
The Gamma function has poles at non-positive integers. What are the residues at these poles? —
(-1)^n / n!
2.
What is the value of Γ(3/2)? —
(1/2)√π
3.
The Gamma function is particularly useful for defining factorials for non-integer values. For example, Γ(1/2) = √π. What is Γ(3/2)? —
(1/2)√π
4.
What is the value of Γ(5/2)? —
(3/4)√π
5.
What is the value of Γ(n) for a positive integer n? —
(n-1)!
6.
What is the value of Γ(1/2)? —
√π
7.
The Gamma function is related to the Beta function by B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n). What is the value of B(1/2, 3/2)? —
√π / 2
8.
What is the value of B(1, 1)? —
1
9.
The Gamma function can be defined by the integral Γ(z) = ∫[0 to ∞] t^(z-1) * e^(-t) dt for complex numbers z with Re(z) > 0. What is the value of Γ(1)? —
1
10.
Using the relation B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n), what is B(2, 1)? —
1
11.
What is the value of Γ(1)? —
1
12.
The Gamma function Γ(z) = ∫[0 to ∞] t^(z-1) * e^(-t) dt. What is the value of Γ(2)? —
1
13.
What is the value of B(2, 3)? —
1/12
14.
The Beta function B(m, n) can be expressed as B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n). What is B(2, 2)? —
1/12
15.
The relationship B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n) is crucial for evaluating Beta functions. What is B(3, 2)? —
1/120
16.
What is the value of B(3, 3)? —
1/120
17.
What is the value of B(1, 2)? —
1/2
18.
What is the value of B(3, 1)? —
1/6
19.
The Gamma function is related to the Beta function by B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n). What is the value of B(1, 3)? —
1/6
20.
The Beta function B(m, n) is defined as ∫[0 to 1] x^(m-1) * (1-x)^(n-1) dx. What is the value of B(2, 2)? —
1/6
21.
What is the value of B(1/2, 1)? —
2
22.
What is the value of B(2, 1/2)? —
4√π / 3
23.
What is the value of Γ(4)? —
6
24.
The Gamma function satisfies Γ(z+1) = zΓ(z). If Γ(3) = 2, what is Γ(4)? —
6
25.
The Beta function can be expressed in terms of the Gamma function using which integral representation? —
B(m, n) = ∫[0 to ∞] y^(m-1) / (1+y)^(m+n) dy
26.
Which integral representation of the Beta function is particularly useful for relating it to the Gamma function? —
B(m, n) = ∫[0 to ∞] y^(m-1) / (1+y)^(m+n) dy
27.
Which property of the Beta function allows it to be expressed as an integral over an infinite range? —
B(m, n) = ∫[0 to ∞] y^(m-1) / (1+y)^(m+n) dy
28.
Which integral representation of the Beta function involves a transformation using y = x/(1-x)? —
B(m, n) = ∫[0 to ∞] y^(m-1) / (1+y)^(m+n) dy
29.
The Beta function, denoted by B(m, n), is defined as the integral of x^(m-1) * (1-x)^(n-1) from 0 to 1. What is its mathematical definition? —
B(m, n) = ∫[0 to 1] x^(m-1) * (1-x)^(n-1) dx
30.
The Beta function has a relationship with trigonometric functions. Which identity holds true? —
B(m, n) = 2 * ∫[0 to π/2] (sin(θ))^(2m-1) * (cos(θ))^(2n-1) dθ
31.
Which integral representation of the Beta function involves a substitution of x = sin^2(θ)? —
B(m, n) = 2 * ∫[0 to π/2] (sin(θ))^(2m-1) * (cos(θ))^(2n-1) dθ
32.
Which of these is a symmetric property of the Beta function? —
B(m, n) = B(n, m)
33.
Which of the following is NOT an identity for the Beta function? —
B(m, n) = Γ(m+n) / (Γ(m)Γ(n))
34.
Which of the following is a fundamental property relating the Beta function to the Gamma function? —
B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n)
35.
Which integral representation of the Beta function is derived from the definition of the Gamma function? —
B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n)
36.
What is the primary application of the Beta and Gamma functions in calculus? —
Evaluation of definite integrals
37.
Which property of the Beta function is demonstrated by B(m, n) = ∫[0 to 1] x^(m-1) * (1-x)^(n-1) dx? —
Integral representation
38.
Which of the following is NOT a valid argument for the Beta function integral definition B(m, n) = ∫[0 to 1] x^(m-1) * (1-x)^(n-1) dx for convergence? —
m >= 1 and n >= 1
39.
The Gamma function can be extended to complex numbers. For which values of z is Γ(z) defined by the integral ∫[0 to ∞] t^(z-1) * e^(-t) dt? —
Re(z) > 0
40.
Which property of the Beta function is expressed as B(m, n) = B(n, m)? —
Symmetry
41.
What is the relationship between the Beta function and the incomplete Beta function? —
The incomplete Beta function is a generalization involving a variable upper limit of integration.
42.
The Gamma function Γ(z) can be defined for complex numbers using analytic continuation. What is the value of Γ(0)? —
Undefined (pole)
43.
The Gamma function satisfies the Euler's reflection formula. For which values of z is it applicable? —
z is not an integer
44.
The Gamma function, denoted by Γ(z), is a generalization of the factorial function. For positive integers n, what is the relationship between Γ(n) and n!? —
Γ(n) = (n-1)!
45.
Which of the following is an alternative definition of the Gamma function for positive real numbers? —
Γ(x) = ∫[0 to ∞] t^(x-1) * e^(-t) dt
46.
The Gamma function satisfies the reflection formula. What is it? —
Γ(z)Γ(1-z) = π / sin(πz)
47.
What is the recurrence relation for the Gamma function? —
Γ(z+1) = zΓ(z)
48.
What is the value of B(1/2, 1/2)? —
π
49.
The Beta function B(m, n) is related to the Gamma function by B(m, n) = Γ(m)Γ(n) / Γ(m+n). What is B(1/2, 1/2)? —
π