What is Multiple integrals: Definition and 68 Discussions

In mathematics (specifically multivariable calculus), a multiple integral is a definite integral of a function of several real variables, for instance, f(x, y) or f(x, y, z). Integrals of a function of two variables over a region in





R


2




{\displaystyle \mathbb {R} ^{2}}
(the real-number plane) are called double integrals, and integrals of a function of three variables over a region in





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{\displaystyle \mathbb {R} ^{3}}
(real-number 3D space) are called triple integrals. For multiple integrals of a single-variable function, see the Cauchy formula for repeated integration.

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  1. WMDhamnekar

    Using Multiple integrals to compute expected value

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  2. WMDhamnekar

    Evaluation of integral having trigonometric functions

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    I Is this integral using change of variables technique correct?

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  4. WMDhamnekar

    I Which of the two answers is correct?

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  5. WMDhamnekar

    Change of variables in multiple integrals

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  6. WMDhamnekar

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  8. benorin

    I Looking for an expert on integrals

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  9. DaalChawal

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  10. O

    I How Accurate is Propositional Logic in Explaining Multiple Integrals?

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  12. A

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  13. Beelzedad

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  14. JD_PM

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  15. Jazzyrohan

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  16. M

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  17. harpazo

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  18. R

    I What other math courses involve multiple integrals?

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  19. J

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  20. I

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  21. D

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  22. W

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  23. O

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  24. A

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  26. A

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  28. R

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  29. R

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  31. D

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  32. S

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  33. N

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  34. P

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  35. A

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  36. M

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  38. N

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  40. G

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  41. K

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  42. U

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  43. M

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  44. J

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  45. B

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  46. C

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  47. K

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  48. N

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  50. G

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