INTEGRATION
INTEGRATION
Introduction
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of change. It has two main
branches: differentiation and integration. Differentiation is the process of finding the derivative of
a function, which is the rate of change of the function at a particular point. Integration is the
process of finding the integral of a function, which is the area under the curve of the function.
Differentiation
The derivative of a function is the slope of the tangent line to the function at a particular point. It
is denoted by the symbol d/dx.
Integration
The integral of a function is the area under the curve of the function. It is denoted by the symbol
∫.
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus states that the derivative of the integral of a function is
the function itself. This theorem connects differentiation and integration.
Differentiation and integration have many applications in science, engineering, and economics.
Some of these applications include:
● Finding the velocity and acceleration of a moving object.
● Finding the area under a curve.
● Finding the volume of a solid.
● Finding the maximum and minimum values of a function.
● Finding the slope of a tangent line to a curve.
Conclusion
Differentiation and integration are two fundamental concepts in calculus. They have many
applications in a variety of fields. By understanding these concepts, you can gain a deeper
understanding of the world around you.
Additional Resources
● Khan Academy: [invalid URL removed]
● Paul's Online Math Notes: [invalid URL removed]
● Wolfram MathWorld: [invalid URL removed]
∫u dv = u*v - ∫v du
Partial fractions is a technique that can be used to integrate rational functions. It is based on the
following formula:
where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials, and a, b, ... are the roots of Q(x).
Trigonometric substitution is a technique that can be used to integrate functions that contain
expressions of the form sqrt(a^2-x^2), sqrt(a^2+x^2), or sqrt(x^2-a^2). It is based on the
following substitutions:
● sqrt(a^2-x^2): x = a*sin(theta)
● sqrt(a^2+x^2): x = a*tan(theta)
● sqrt(x^2-a^2): x = a*sec(theta)
Appendix F: Integration by Tables
Integration by tables is a technique that can be used to integrate functions that are not easily
integrable using other methods. It is based on the use of tables of integrals.
Numerical integration is a technique that can be used to approximate the value of a definite
integral. It is based on the use of numerical methods, such as the trapezoidal rule and
Simpson's rule.
There are many software packages that can be used to differentiate and integrate functions.
Some of these packages include:
● Mathematica
● Maple
● MATLAB
● Wolfram Alpha
There are many online resources available for learning about differentiation and integration.
Some of these resources include:
● Khan Academy: [invalid URL removed]
● Paul's Online Math Notes: [invalid URL removed]
● Wolfram MathWorld: [invalid URL removed]
● MIT OpenCourseware: [invalid URL removed]
● HyperPhysics: [invalid URL removed]
Appendix L: Conclusion
Differentiation and integration are two fundamental concepts in calculus. They have many
applications in a variety of fields. By understanding these concepts, you can gain a deeper
understanding of the world around you.