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Definite Integration

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics

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Definite Integral as Limit of Sum

  • Definite integral ∫ᵇₐ f(x) dx represents the area under curve y = f(x) between x = a and x = b
  • Derived from dividing interval [a,b] into n equal parts and taking limit as n → ∞
  • Formula: ∫ᵇₐ f(x) dx = lim(n→∞) Σᵣ₌₁ⁿ h·f(a + rh) where h = (b-a)/n
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Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus

  • If F(x) is antiderivative of f(x), then ∫ᵇₐ f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a)
  • Connects differentiation and integration as inverse operations
  • Eliminates need for limit calculations in most practical problems
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Properties of Definite Integrals - Basic Properties

  • Property I: ∫ₐₐ f(x) dx = 0 (integral over zero width interval)
  • Property II: ∫ᵇₐ f(x) dx = -∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx (swapping limits changes sign)
  • Property III: ∫ᵇₐ f(x) dx = ∫ᵇₐ f(t) dt (integration variable doesn't matter)
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Advanced Properties - Substitution Properties

  • Property V: ∫ᵇₐ f(x) dx = ∫ᵇₐ f(a + b - x) dx (substitution property)
  • Property VI: ∫₀ₐ f(x) dx = ∫₀ₐ f(a - x) dx (special case for [0,a])
  • Property VII: ∫₀²ₐ f(x) dx = ∫₀ₐ f(x) dx + ∫₀ₐ f(2a - x) dx (interval doubling)

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The definite integral ∫ᵇₐ f(x)dxIf F(x) is an antiderivativeEight key properties simplify definite integralFor even functions f(For integrals of the form ∫₀^π/2

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