Riemann Stieltjes Integral help

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The discussion focuses on finding the Riemann-Stieltjes integral of the function f defined as x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and 1 for x > 1, with alpha defined as x^2 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and 1 for x > 1. Participants emphasize using the definition of the Riemann-Stieltjes integral, noting that the problem can be simplified to an ordinary Riemann integral. The differential dα is identified as 2xdx for the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and 0 for x > 1. This leads to a straightforward calculation for the integral over the specified range. The discussion seeks clarity on any potential misunderstandings in the integration process.
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Let f = 

x, for 0<=x<=1
1, for 1<x

alpha =

x^2, for 0<=x<=1
1, for 1<x

Find Integral (f) d(alpha) -- from 0 to 23

pls help!
 
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prudens2010 said:
Code:
Let f = 

x, for 0<=x<=1
1, for 1<x

alpha =

x^2, for 0<=x<=1
1, for 1<x

Find Integral (f) d(alpha) -- from 0 to 23

pls help!

Use the definition of the R-S integral. The answer should pop right out unless I'm missing something. Where does the problem lose you?
 
This case easily translates into an ordinary Riemann integral.
dα = 2xdx, 0≤x≤1
dα = 0, x>1
 
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