4.2 The Definite Integral

 

Summary

The area problem is described. A general procedure based on the method of accumulations is described for finding the area under a curve and above an interval. The definite integral is defined and introduced.

By the end of your studying, you should know:

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Examples

Write the following sum in sigma notation:

Consider the function

Is it possible to find the area between this function and the x axis?

Calculate

using the limits of Riemann sums.

Applets

Riemann Sums

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4.1 Modeling Accumulations Table of Contents 4.3 Properties of the Definite Integral


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