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An ______ is a mathematical operation that computes the area between a function and the x-axis within a specified interval.
integral
A ______ integral has a specific upper and lower bound, and is denoted as ∫[a, b] f(x) dx.
definite
The notation ∫f(x) dx is used to represent an ______ integral.
indefinite
The ______ property of integrals states that the integral of a linear combination of functions is the linear combination of their integrals.
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The integral of x^n dx is equal to (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C, according to the ______ rule.
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Integrals can be used to find the ______ between two curves.
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Integrals can be used to find the ______ of solids formed by rotating a region around an axis.
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Integrals can be used to find the ______ done by a force and the energy of an object.
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Study Notes
Definition
- An integral is a mathematical operation that computes the area between a function and the x-axis within a specified interval.
- It is a fundamental concept in calculus, serving as the reverse operation of differentiation.
Types of Integrals
- Definite Integral: A definite integral has a specific upper and lower bound, and is denoted as ∫[a, b] f(x) dx.
- Indefinite Integral: An indefinite integral, also known as an antiderivative, is a function that can be differentiated to obtain the original function.
Notations
- ∫f(x) dx: The most common notation for an integral, where f(x) is the function being integrated.
- ∫[a, b] f(x) dx: The notation for a definite integral, where a and b are the lower and upper bounds respectively.
Basic Properties
- Linearity: The integral of a linear combination of functions is the linear combination of their integrals.
- Additivity: The integral of a function over a sum of intervals is the sum of the integrals over each interval.
- Homogeneity: The integral of a function multiplied by a constant is the constant multiplied by the integral of the function.
Integration Rules
- Power Rule: ∫x^n dx = (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C
- Product Rule: ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du
- Chain Rule: ∫f(g(x))g'(x) dx = ∫f(u) du, where u = g(x)
Applications of Integrals
- Area Between Curves: Integrals can be used to find the area between two curves.
- Volume of Solids: Integrals can be used to find the volume of solids formed by rotating a region around an axis.
- Work and Energy: Integrals can be used to find the work done by a force and the energy of an object.
Definition of Integrals
- Integrals compute the area between a function and the x-axis within a specified interval.
- They are the reverse operation of differentiation.
Types of Integrals
Definite Integrals
- Have specific upper and lower bounds.
- Denoted as ∫[a, b] f(x) dx.
Indefinite Integrals
- Also known as antiderivatives.
- A function that can be differentiated to obtain the original function.
Notations
- ∫f(x) dx: Most common notation for an integral.
- ∫[a, b] f(x) dx: Notation for a definite integral.
Basic Properties
Linearity
- Integral of a linear combination of functions is the linear combination of their integrals.
Additivity
- Integral of a function over a sum of intervals is the sum of the integrals over each interval.
Homogeneity
- Integral of a function multiplied by a constant is the constant multiplied by the integral of the function.
Integration Rules
Power Rule
- ∫x^n dx = (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C.
Product Rule
- ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du.
Chain Rule
- ∫f(g(x))g'(x) dx = ∫f(u) du, where u = g(x).
Applications of Integrals
Area Between Curves
- Integrals find the area between two curves.
Volume of Solids
- Integrals find the volume of solids formed by rotating a region around an axis.
Work and Energy
- Integrals find the work done by a force and the energy of an object.
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Learn about the concept of integrals in calculus, including definite and indefinite integrals, and their role as the reverse operation of differentiation.
