Can Riemann Sums Approximate Integrals of Vector-Valued Functions?

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Riemann sums can indeed approximate integrals of vector-valued functions, specifically when a continuous function g maps a closed bounded subset of R to R^n. The definite integral from a to b of g(t) dt can be approximated by the sum (SUM from 0 to n-1) g(t) (b-a)/n as n approaches infinity. To rigorously show the convergence of the approximation sum to the integral, one must utilize the concept of partitions and the limit of Riemann sums, particularly by selecting sample points within each partition interval.

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If g maps a closed bounded subset of R to R^n
g : [a,b] -> R^n
and g is continuous,

can the definite integral
(integral from a to b) g(t) dt

be approximated by
(SUM from 0 to n-1 ) ( g(t) (b-a)/n ) ?
(because as taking n->oo gives the integral?)

If so, what are the steps needed to go from the integral to the sum (obviously it's not valid just to claim they're eqaul)?
Or if not, what's the finite sum that approximates that integral?

And also, how do we actually rigourously show that the approximation sum converges to a limit equal to the integral?
 
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Isn't that almost a Riemann sum?

(if instead of taking [itex]\sum g(t)\frac{b-a}{n}[/itex] you take [itex]\sum g(\xi_n)\frac{b-a}{n}[/itex] where [itex]\xi_n[/itex] is in each interval of the partition, then, in the limit, is exactly the Riemann sum.)
 

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