3. Deriving the Legendre Polynomials A general formula for the Legendre polynomials P,(x) is given by 1 P.(2) = [ (2 + v7² - cos0)" d . Use the formula to determine P(x), P2(x), and P3(x).

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**3. Deriving the Legendre Polynomials**

A general formula for the Legendre polynomials \( P_n(x) \) is given by

\[
P_n(x) = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_{0}^{\pi} \left( x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1} \cos \theta \right)^n \, d\theta.
\]

Use the formula to determine \( P_1(x), P_2(x), \) and \( P_3(x) \).
Transcribed Image Text:**3. Deriving the Legendre Polynomials** A general formula for the Legendre polynomials \( P_n(x) \) is given by \[ P_n(x) = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_{0}^{\pi} \left( x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1} \cos \theta \right)^n \, d\theta. \] Use the formula to determine \( P_1(x), P_2(x), \) and \( P_3(x) \).
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