Find derivative using FTC1

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So the derivative of G(x) is cos(\sqrt{x}).In summary, the derivative of the function G(x) = \int_{x}^{1} cos(\sqrt{t}) dt is -cos(\sqrt{x}). This is obtained by applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC1) which states that the derivative of the integral of a function is the function itself. The limits of integration are reversed, which results in a negative sign, and differentiation cancels out the integration. So the final answer is -cos(\sqrt{x}).
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I need to find the derivative of the function below...

Homework Statement



[itex]G(x) = \int_{x}^{1} cos(\sqrt{t}) dt[/itex]

Homework Equations



FTC1

If f is continuous on [a,b], then the function g defined by

[itex]g(x) = \int_{a}^{x} f(t) dt[/itex] [itex]a \leq x \leq b[/itex]

is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b) and [itex]g'(x) = f(x)[/itex]

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Would it be [itex]-cos(sqrt(t))[/itex]

Thanks for the time!
 
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It would be [itex]-cos(\sqrt{x})[/itex], not t.
 
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First you might reverse the limits, which reveses the sighn. FTC1 says the derivative of the integral of a function is the function. Differendiation cancels integration.
 

1. What is the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC) is a fundamental concept in calculus that states the relationship between differentiation and integration. It consists of two parts: FTC1, which states that the derivative of an integral is equal to the original function, and FTC2, which states that the integral of a function is equal to the difference between its antiderivative evaluated at the upper and lower limits of integration.

2. What is FTC1 used for?

FTC1 is used to find the derivative of a function that is defined by an integral. This can be helpful in solving problems involving rates of change, such as finding the velocity of an object at a given time or the rate of change of a quantity in a dynamic system.

3. How do you use FTC1 to find the derivative of a function?

To use FTC1, you must first identify the integral that defines the function you want to find the derivative of. Then, you can use the reverse power rule to find the derivative of the integrand, and finally substitute the upper limit of integration for x in the derivative expression.

4. What is the reverse power rule?

The reverse power rule is a rule used to find the derivative of an integrand. It states that for a function of the form f(x) = x^n, the derivative is equal to n*x^(n-1). This rule can be extended to more complicated functions by using the chain rule.

5. Can FTC1 be used to find the derivative of any function?

No, FTC1 can only be used to find the derivative of a function that is defined by an integral. If a function is not defined by an integral, other techniques such as the power rule, product rule, or chain rule must be used to find its derivative.

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