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Applications of Integration Formula Review - Antiderivatives, Definite Integrals, FTC, Area, Disk Me

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Class Notes: Applications of Integration (Review of Formulas)


1. Antiderivatives and Integrals

  • Derivative Relationship:
    • If ( F'(x) = f(x) ), then ( F(x) ) is called an antiderivative of ( f(x) ).
  • Indefinite Integral:
    • ( \int f(x) dx = F(x) + C ), where ( C ) is the constant of integration.
  • Integral as Area:
    • The integral sign (( \int )) denotes summing up infinitely small areas.

2. Rectilinear Motion

  • Key Relationships:
    • Velocity is the derivative of position: ( v(t) = s'(t) )
    • Acceleration is the derivative of velocity: ( a(t) = v'(t) )
    • Position is the antiderivative (integral) of velocity
    • Velocity is the integral of acceleration

3. Definite vs. Indefinite Integrals

  • Indefinite Integral:
    • No limits of integration; result is a function
  • Definite Integral:
    • Includes lower (( a )) and upper (( b )) limits: ( \int_a^b f(x) dx )
    • Result is a single number

Evaluating Definite Integrals

  • Find the antiderivative ( F(x) )
  • Plug in upper and lower limits: ( F(b) - F(a) ) (Top minus Bottom)

4. Properties of Definite Integrals

  • ( \int_a^b f(x)dx = -\int_b^a f(x)dx )
  • ( \int_a^a f(x)dx = 0 )
  • Integral of a constant: ( \int_a^b cdx = c(b-a) )
  • Additivity:
    ( \int_a^b f(x)dx + \int_b^c f(x)dx = \int_a^c f(x)dx )
    • Demonstrated by cancellation in the antiderivative evaluation

5. Area Under Curves and Limit Process

  • Definite Integral as Area:
    ( \int_a^b f(x)dx ) gives area under ( f(x) ) from ( x=a ) to ( x=b )
  • Riemann Sums:
    ( \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{i=1}^n f(x_i^*)\Delta x ), where ( \Delta x = \frac{b-a}{n} )
  • Summation Formulas:
    • ( \sum_{i=1}^n C = Cn )
    • ( \sum_{i=1}^n i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} )
    • ( \sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} )
    • ( \sum_{i=1}^n i^3 = \left(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right)^2 )
    • (Higher powers with corresponding formulas)

6. Approximating Area Under a Curve (Riemann Sums and Other Methods)

  • Left Endpoints: Use all but last interval point
    • ( \Delta x \sum_{i=0}^{n-1} f(x_i) )
  • Right Endpoints: Use all but first interval point
    • ( \Delta x \sum_{i=1}^{n} f(x_i) )
  • Midpoint Rule:
    • Use ( x_{i-0.5} ) for the height in each interval
  • Trapezoidal Rule:
    • ( T_n = \frac{\Delta x}{2} [f(x_0) + 2f(x_1) + 2f(x_2) + \ldots + 2f(x_{n-1}) + f(x_n)] )
  • Simpson's Rule:
    • ( S_n = \frac{\Delta x}{3}[f(x_0) + 4f(x_1) + 2f(x_2) + \ldots + 4f(x_{n-1}) + f(x_n)] )
    • Coefficients alternate: first and last term = 1, middle terms alternate between 4 and 2

7. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC)

  • Part 1:
    If ( G(x) = \int_a^x f(t) dt ), then ( G'(x) = f(x) )
  • Part 2:
    ( \int_a^b f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a) ), where ( F ) is any antiderivative of ( f )

8. Net Change Theorem

  • Idea:
    ( \int_a^b F'(x) dx = F(b) - F(a) )
  • Usage:
    • Accumulation over an interval (e.g., total volume, total displacement, total water supply, etc.)

9. Area Between Curves

  • In terms of ( x ):
    • ( \int_a^b [f(x) - g(x)] dx ) ('top minus bottom')
  • In terms of ( y ):
    • ( \int_c^d [f(y) - g(y)] dy ) ('right minus left' curves when integrating with respect to ( y ))

10. Volumes of Solids of Revolution

  • Disc Method (about ( x )-axis):
    • ( V = \pi \int_a^b [r(x)]^2 dx )
  • Disc Method (about ( y )-axis):
    • ( V = \pi \int_c^d [r(y)]^2 dy )
  • Washer, Shell Methods, and Other Techniques:
    • Formulas follow similar logic, but use appropriate radius and axis orientation

11. Additional Notes & Resources

  • Many more formulas available:
    • Washer method, shell method, cross-sections, work, mean/average value, arc length, surface area, etc.
  • Formula sheet and practice problems provided via additional links and resources.
  • Simulated and worked-out examples recommended for better understanding.

End of lesson summary.

    Applications of Integration Formula Review - Antiderivatives, Definite Integrals, FTC, Area, Disk Me