Finding the Derivative of an Integral: Can You Solve It?

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The discussion revolves around finding the derivative of an integral involving a function of two variables, specifically the expression \(\frac{\partial}{\partial t} \int_{0}^{t} f(r,t)g(r)dr\). Participants explore various methods for solving this problem, including Leibnitz's rule and integration by parts, while addressing the complexities of the derivative with respect to time.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest using Leibnitz's rule to differentiate the integral, noting the importance of considering the integral of the partial with respect to \(t\).
  • Others propose starting from the limit definition of the derivative, emphasizing the need for appropriate continuity hypotheses.
  • A participant mentions the possibility of using the chain rule in the context of a related function.
  • There is a discussion about whether the derivative should be expressed as a partial derivative, with one participant arguing it is unnecessary since the function depends only on \(t\).
  • Several participants provide specific examples, including the integral \(\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r) \sin(r)dr\), and suggest solving it both by integrating first and then differentiating, as well as applying Leibnitz's rule.
  • One participant presents a detailed calculation using Leibnitz's rule, while another participant offers a different result for the same integral, highlighting potential discrepancies in their approaches.
  • There are inquiries about the antiderivative of \(r \sin(r)\) and suggestions to use integration by parts to find it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the methods to solve the integral and the appropriateness of using partial derivatives. There is no consensus on a single approach, and multiple competing views remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the complexity of the problem and the potential intimidation factor associated with functions of two variables. There are also references to specific mathematical techniques that may require further clarification or validation.

Icebreaker
Can anyone help me solve this?


[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t} \int_{0}^{t} f(r,t)g(r)dr[/tex]

That's the generalized form of an equation I'm trying to solve.
 
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Icebreaker said:
Can anyone help me solve this?


[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t} \int_{0}^{t} f(r,t)g(r)dr[/tex]

That's the generalized form of an equation I'm trying to solve.

Use Leibnitz's rule and don't forget the part with the integral of the partial with respect to t.
 
IIRC, it's not very difficult to work it out directly from the limit definition of the derivative and the appropriate continuity hypotheses.
 
Oh yea Icebreaker, try this one both ways ok:

[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r)Sin(r)dr[/tex]

Do the integration first then take the derivative is one way. Then for the second way use Leibnitz's rule or do what Hurkyl said.
 
I suppose you could always use the chain rule... consider

[tex] h(u, v) = \int_0^u f(v, r) g(r) \, dr[/tex]
 
By the way- there is no need to write that as a partial derivative. It's a function of t only.
 
saltydog said:
Oh yea Icebreaker, try this one both ways ok:

[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r)Sin(r)dr[/tex]

Do the integration first then take the derivative is one way. Then for the second way use Leibnitz's rule or do what Hurkyl said.

Details, details guys. Icebreaker I suspect, and this is only a hunch and I could be wrong, but that partial, the integral, function of two variables is well maybe a little intimidating. Hey, they're always posting stuf in here I find intimidating. Here's Leibnitz' rule applied to this problem:

[tex]\frac{d}{dt}\int_0^t G(r,t)dr=G(t,t)+\int_0^t \frac{\partial G}{\partial t} dr[/tex]

So:

[tex]\begin{align*}<br /> \frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r)Sin(r)dr &=<br /> t^3 Sin(t)+\int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t}(t^2 r Sin(r))dr \\ &= <br /> t^3 Sin(t)+\int_0^t 2t rSin(r)dr \\ &=<br /> t^3Sin(t)+2t[Sin(t)-tCos(t)]<br /> \end{align}[/tex]

But check it to make sure I didn't make any errors.
 
Saltydog, which is the antiderivative of [tex]r Sin(r)[/tex] with respect to

[tex]r[/tex] ?
 
Castilla said:
Saltydog, which is the antiderivative of [tex]r Sin(r)[/tex] with respect to

[tex]r[/tex] ?
Use intergation by parts on this one.
(You should get Sin(r)-rCos(r)+C)
 
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Wow, so many replies in such a short time. Thanks; I'll be going over all this info.
 
  • #11
Saltydog, I get another result for [tex]\int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t} {t^2 rsin(r)dr[/tex].

I got this:

[tex]\int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t} {t^2 rsin(r)dr = <br /> <br /> \int_0^t {2t rsin(r)dr} = <br /> <br /> 2t \int_0^t {rsin(r)dr} = <br /> <br /> 2t (sin(t) - cos(t) - ( sin(0) - cos(0)) =<br /> <br /> 2t ( sin(t) - cos(t) +1)<br /> [/tex].

By the way, how can I cut these long phrases?

Castilla
 
  • #12
Check out the align code here (do a "quote" to check out the commands):

[tex] \begin{align*}<br /> \int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t} t^2 rsin(r)dr &= \int_0^t 2trSin(r)dr \\<br /> &= 2t\int_0^t rSin(r)dr \\<br /> &= 2t\left[(Sin(r)-rCos(r))\right ]_0^t \\<br /> &= 2t(Sin(t)-tCos(t))<br /> \end{align}[/tex]

The asterisk prevents equation numbering, the \\ skips lines, the &= aligns on the equal signs. I think you missin' that extra t.
 
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  • #13
Thank you.
 

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