Expert: Ahmed Salami - 1/5/2005

Question
sir, how do we find average of continuous functions? first, in fact, what do mean by average of continuous function.
for example what is average of sin x between 0 and 180 degree.I have dificulty in understanding the meaning of term average here becos sin x has got values for all the values lying bet 0 and 180 i.e. infinity numbers. So how can we find average of infinity sample.

Answer
Hi Hindu,
Please forgive the delay.
I'm on vacation but forgot to notify the allexperts board.
The average of a continuous function is similar in context to the average of a discrete function, the only difference being the method of finding it.
Let me know if you want a discussion on the method.
Regards.