MHB Anti-derivatives of the periodic functions

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The discussion centers on the periodicity of the function F(x), defined as the integral of a 2π-periodic function f(t) from a fixed point a to x. It is established that F(x) is also 2π-periodic if and only if the integral of f over one full period, from 0 to 2π, equals zero. The participants clarify the conditions under which this periodicity holds, emphasizing the importance of the integral's value. The thread highlights the relationship between the periodicity of the integral and the function itself. Understanding this condition is crucial for solving problems involving periodic functions and their anti-derivatives.
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Dear Everyone,

I do not know how to begin with the following problem:Suppose that $f$ is $2\pi$-periodic and let $a$ be a fixed real number. Define $F(x)=\int_{a}^{x} f(t)dt$, for all $x$ .
Show that $F$ is $2\pi$-periodic if and only if $\int_{0}^{2\pi}f(t)dt=0$.
Thanks,
Cbarker1
 
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Cbarker1 said:
...if and only if $\int_{0}^{2\pi}f(t)dt$.
if and only if [math]\int_0^{2 \pi}f(t)~dt[/math] is what?

-Dan
 

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