How do I calculate an integral with a square root in the denominator?

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The integral of the function (r.dr/(z^2+r^2)^(3/2)) can be simplified using u-substitution, resulting in the expression [-1/the square root of (z^2+r^2)]. The differentiation process confirms that the derivative of -1/(z^2+r^2)^(1/2) yields the original integrand, specifically (r/(z^2+r^2)^(3/2)). This method is straightforward and effective for solving integrals with square roots in the denominator.

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Hi,
I have a problem. I can't understand how it becomes [-1/the square root of (z^2+r^2)] from integral (r.dr/(z^2+r^2)^3/2)
It seems complicated but I couldn't write it different.
Thanks, Sol
P.S. The integral goes to R from 0.
 
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It's a simple u-substitution. Try to do it, and come back if you get stuck.
 
[tex]\frac{d}{dr}(-\frac{1}{(z^{2}+r^{2})^{\frac{1}{2}}})=\frac{1}{2}*\frac{1}{(z^{2}+r^{2})^{\frac{3}{2}}}*2r=\frac{r}{(z^{2}+r^{2})^{\frac{3}{2}}}[/tex]
That's all there is to it, really..
 

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