Convergence of improper integrals theorems

In summary: Thank you for your help!In summary, the two theorems being discussed are related to the convergence of integrals. The first theorem states that if a function f is bounded above by a function g and the integral of g converges, then the integral of f also converges. The second theorem states that if the integral of the absolute value of a function f converges, then the integral of f also converges. Both theorems assume that f is integrable on every interval [0, N]. The proof for the first theorem involves showing that the limit of the function F, defined as the integral of f, exists. The proof for the second theorem uses the first theorem and the fact that the limit of the integral of
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Homework Statement


I'm trying to prove these two theorems
a) if ## 0 \leq f(x) \leq g(x) ## for all x ## \geq 0 ## and ## \int_0^\infty g ## converges, then ## \int_0^\infty f ## converges
b) if ## \int_0^\infty |f| ## converges then ## \int_0^\infty f ## converges.

Obviously assuming f is integrable on every interval [0, N], N ## \geq 0##.

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The Attempt at a Solution


For a).
Let F be defined by ##F(x) = \int_0^x f ##. ##F## is bounded above by ## \int_0^\infty g ##. and since, ##0 \leq f(x)## for all x, F is non-decreasing. So ##\displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} F(x)## exists.

For b)
##0 \leq f(x) + |f(x)| \leq 2|f(x)|## for all x. and ##\int_0^\infty 2|f| ## is convergent, so ##\int_0^\infty (f + |f|) ## is convergent by (a).
The existence of ## \displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \int_0^x |f|## and the existence of ##\displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \int_0^x (f + |f|) = \displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty}\left( \int_0^x f + \int_0^x |f| \right)##. implies the existence of ##\displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \int_0^x f ##
 
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R_beta.v3 said:

Homework Statement


I'm trying to prove these two theorems
a) if ## 0 \leq f(x) \leq g(x) ## for all x ## \geq 0 ## and ## \int_0^\infty g ## converges, then ## \int_0^\infty f ## converges
b) if ## \int_0^\infty |f| ## converges then ## \int_0^\infty f ## converges.

Obviously assuming f is integrable on every interval [0, N], N ## \geq 0##.

Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution


For a).
Let F be defined by ##F(x) = \int_0^x f ##. ##F## is bounded above by ## \int_0^\infty g ##. and since, ##0 \leq f(x)## for all x, F is non-decreasing. So ##\displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} F(x)## exists.

For b)
##0 \leq f(x) + |f(x)| \leq 2|f(x)|## for all x. and ##\int_0^\infty 2|f| ## is convergent, so ##\int_0^\infty (f + |f|) ## is convergent by (a).
The existence of ## \displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \int_0^x |f|## and the existence of ##\displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \int_0^x (f + |f|) = \displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty}\left( \int_0^x f + \int_0^x |f| \right)##. implies the existence of ##\displaystyle\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \int_0^x f ##

So, what is your question?
 
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Sorry. I just want to make sure that my proof is correct? I'm studying by myself.
 

1. What is the definition of an improper integral?

An improper integral is an integral that does not have both limits of integration as finite numbers. This typically occurs when the function being integrated has a singularity or infinite discontinuity within the interval of integration.

2. What is the first convergence theorem for improper integrals?

The first convergence theorem states that if an improper integral is convergent, then its value is independent of the choice of the upper limit of integration.

3. What is the second convergence theorem for improper integrals?

The second convergence theorem states that if an improper integral is convergent, then it can be split into multiple integrals as long as each of the individual integrals are convergent.

4. What is the comparison test for improper integrals?

The comparison test states that if an improper integral can be bounded by another improper integral that is known to be convergent, then the original integral must also be convergent.

5. Can improper integrals have both infinite limits of integration?

Yes, improper integrals can have both infinite limits of integration as long as the function being integrated is well-behaved at both infinity and negative infinity. In this case, the integral is evaluated as the limit of the integral from a finite number to a variable upper limit as the variable goes to infinity.

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