Calculating Limit of an Integral

In summary, the limit of an integral is the value that the integral approaches as its upper and lower bounds get closer and closer together. To calculate the limit of an integral, you must first evaluate the integral using the given upper and lower bounds and then take the limit of this value as the bounds approach each other. The significance of calculating the limit of an integral is that it allows us to find the exact area under a curve, even if the curve is not a simple shape. Additionally, it has practical applications in various fields. There is a difference between definite and indefinite integrals, where definite integrals have specific bounds and result in a numerical value, while indefinite integrals do not have bounds and result in a function. Finally, the limit
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Limit of an integral
1. Homework Statement
Evaluate:
the limit as n goes to [tex]\infty[/tex] of
[tex]\int^{1}_{0} (n^{3/2}x^{5/4})/(1+n^{2}x^{2})dx[/tex]
dx is the lebesgue measure

2. Homework Equations
I thought I could use the monotone convergence theorem or the dominated convergence theorem neither work.

3. The Attempt at a Solution
the intregrand is dominated by [tex]1/\sqrt{x}[/tex] but [tex]1/\sqrt{x}[/tex] isn't lebesgue integrable.
 
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?? [itex]1/\sqrt{x}= x^{-1/2}[/itex] surely is Lebesque integrable on [0,1]. In fact, it is Riemann integrable and its integral from 0 to 1 is just [itex]\left 2x^{1/2}\right|_{x=0}^1= 2[/itex].
 

1. What is the limit of an integral?

The limit of an integral is the value that the integral approaches as its upper and lower bounds get closer and closer together. It represents the area under a curve between two points on the x-axis.

2. How do you calculate the limit of an integral?

To calculate the limit of an integral, you must first evaluate the integral using the given upper and lower bounds. Then, you can take the limit of this value as the bounds approach each other.

3. What is the significance of calculating the limit of an integral?

The limit of an integral allows us to find the exact area under a curve, even if the curve is not a simple shape like a rectangle or triangle. It also has applications in physics, engineering, and other fields where finding the area under a curve is necessary.

4. What is the difference between a definite and indefinite integral?

A definite integral has specific upper and lower bounds, while an indefinite integral does not. The result of a definite integral is a numerical value, while the result of an indefinite integral is a function.

5. Can the limit of an integral be negative?

Yes, the limit of an integral can be negative if the area under the curve is below the x-axis. This represents a negative value for the area, and the limit would be the negative of this value.

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