Difficult Question in Calculus — limits and integrals

Click For Summary

Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around proving a statement related to a continuous function f(x) in the context of limits and integrals, as indicated by the repeated homework statement provided by multiple participants.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants have attempted various methods, including taking the natural logarithm of both sides and applying L'Hôpital's Rule, as well as considering integral reduction formulas. Some express frustration at not making progress and seek further advice. One participant suggests exploring the case where f is a step function to facilitate the proof.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their attempts and seeking additional guidance. There is a suggestion to consider specific properties of continuous functions on closed intervals, indicating a potential direction for further exploration.

Contextual Notes

Participants are reminded to show their attempts in accordance with forum rules, and there is a focus on the properties of continuous functions within the constraints of the problem.

omeraz100
Messages
3
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


file.php?id=21.png

(hebrew) : f(x) a continuous function. proof the following

Homework Equations


I guess rules of limits and integrals

The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried several approaches:
taking ln() of both sides and using L'Hospitale Rule.
Thought about using integral reduction formula.
But really nothing even got me close.
Looking forward to any advice
 
Physics news on Phys.org
omeraz100 said:

Homework Statement


file.php?id=21.png

(hebrew) : f(x) a continuous function. proof the following

Homework Equations


I guess rules of limits and integrals

The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried several approaches:
taking ln() of both sides and using L'Hospitale Rule.
Thought about using integral reduction formula.
But really nothing even got me close.
Looking forward to any advice
Please show us at least some of what you've tried. Per forum rules, you must show an attempt.
 
omeraz100 said:

Homework Statement


file.php?id=21.png

(hebrew) : f(x) a continuous function. proof the following

Homework Equations


I guess rules of limits and integrals

The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried several approaches:
taking ln() of both sides and using L'Hospitale Rule.
Thought about using integral reduction formula.
But really nothing even got me close.
Looking forward to any advice

If I were doing it would let
M = \max_{x \in [a,b]} |f(x)|, \; L_t = \left( \int_a^b |f(x)|^t \, dx \right)^{1/t},
then I would show that: (1) ## \lim_{t \to \infty} L_t \leq M##; and (2) ##\lim_{t \to \infty} L_t \geq M##.

(1) is quite easy; (2) is a bit trickier and needs some properties of continuous functions on finite, closed intervals.
 

Similar threads

Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
32
Views
4K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K