Solve Calc 2 Integral 0 to h: 1/((h-r)^2+r^2))

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In summary, the poster is struggling with solving the integral 1/((h-r)^2+r^2))dr from 0 to h. They suggest using partial fractions or a trig sub, and provide some steps to simplify the expression. They also give a hint to complete the square and find the antiderivative.
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this integral owned me, can anyone tell me what to do to solve it/ how to solve it or a step by step solution. from 0 to h, 1/((h-r)^2+r^2))dr


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Im thinking partial factions or trig sub...
 
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Let's look at the denominator.
(h - r)^2 + r^2 = h^2 - 2hr + r^2 + r^2
= 2r^2 - 2hr + h^2
= 2(r^2 - rh) + h^2

Now, complete the square in the first expression to get
2(r - A)^2 + B^2 (you'll have to figure out A and B)

The antiderivative of the expression above is K * arctan(something) + C.

Enough of a hint?
 

What is the integral of 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) from 0 to h?

The integral of 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) from 0 to h is arctan((h-r)/r) evaluated at h and 0, which simplifies to arctan(h/r) - arctan(-r/r) or arctan(h/r) + pi/2.

How do you solve the integral of 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) from 0 to h?

To solve this integral, you can use trigonometric substitution. Let r = h*tan(u) and solve for dr in terms of u. Then substitute these expressions into the integral and simplify to get the final answer.

What is the domain of the function 1/((h-r)^2+r^2)?

The domain of the function 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) is all real numbers except for when the denominator is equal to 0. In other words, the domain is all real numbers except for r = h.

What is the range of the function 1/((h-r)^2+r^2)?

The range of the function 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) is all real numbers greater than or equal to 0. This is because the numerator is always 1, and the denominator is always positive, so the function can never be negative.

How does the graph of 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) from 0 to h look like?

The graph of 1/((h-r)^2+r^2) from 0 to h is a smooth, continuous curve. It starts at 0 when r = 0, increases as r increases, and approaches infinity as r approaches h. There are no vertical asymptotes, and the curve is always above the x-axis.

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