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AP CALCULUS AB. Chapter 5: The Definite Integral Section 5.2: Definite Integrals. What you’ll learn about. Riemann Sums The Definite Integral Computing Definite Integrals on a Calculator Integrability … and why
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AP CALCULUS AB Chapter 5: The Definite Integral Section 5.2: Definite Integrals
What you’ll learn about • Riemann Sums • The Definite Integral • Computing Definite Integrals on a Calculator • Integrability … and why The definite integral is the basis of integral calculus, just as the derivative is the basis of differential calculus.
Section5.2 – Definite Integrals • Definition of a Riemann Sum f is defined on the closed interval [a, b], and is a partition of [a, b] given by where is the length of the ith subinterval. If ciis any point in the ith subinterval, then the sum is called a Riemann Sum of f for the partition . a b Partitions do not have to be of equal width If the are of equal width, then the partition is regular and
Section 5.2 – Definite Integrals • If f is defined on the closed interval [a, b] and the limit exists, then f is integrable on [a, b] and the limit is denoted by • The limit is called the definite integral of f from ato b. The number a is the lower limit of integration, and the number b is the upper limit of integration. The function is the integrand x is the variable of integration
Section 5.2 – Definite Integrals • Theorem: If y=f(x) is nonnegative and integrable over a closed interval [a, b], then the area under the curve y=f(x) from a to b is the integral of f from a to b, • If f(x)< 0, from ato b (curve is under the x-axis), then a b
Section 5.2 – Definite Integrals • To find Total Area Numerically (on the calculator) To find the area between the graph of y=f(x) and the x-axis over the interval [a, b] numerically, evaluate: On the TI-89: nInt (|f(x)|, x, a, b) On the TI-83 or 84: fnInt (|f(x)|, x, a, b) Note: use abs under Math|Num for absolute value
Discontinuous Functions The Reimann Sum process guarantees that all functions that are continuous are integrable. However, discontinuous functions may or may not be integrable. Bounded Functions: These are functions with a top and bottom, and a finite number of discontinuities on an interval [a,b]. In essence, a RAM is possible, so the integral exists, even if it must be calculated in pieces. A good example from the Finney book is f(x) = |x|/x.
Discontinuous Functions An example of a discontinuous function (badly discontinuous), which is also known as a non-compact function, is given also: This function is 1 when x is rational, zero when x is irrational. On any interval, there are an infinite number of rational and irrational values.