Is the Domain of an Antiderivative Always a Subset?

Similarly, the domain of the integrand is always a subset of the corresponding indefinite integral, but not necessarily equal.In summary, the domain of the derivative of a function is a subset of the domain of the function itself. Similarly, the domain of the integrand is always a subset of the corresponding indefinite integral, but not necessarily equal. For example, the function f(x)= |x| has a domain of "all real numbers" while its derivative f'(x) has a domain of "all real numbers except 0". This same concept applies to integrals, where the domain of the integrand will always be a subset of the corresponding indefinite integral's domain.
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Isn't the domain of the derivative of a function a subset of the domain of the function itself?
Does this mean that the domain of an integrand is always a subset of the corresponding indefinite integral?
 
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We know that if a function ## g ## has a derivative ## h ##, then ##dom(h)\subseteq dom(g)##.

Let ## f ## be our function and ## F ## be any of its corresponding antiderivatives. Then since ## F ## has a derivative ## f ##, it follows that ##dom(f)\subseteq dom(F)##.
 
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The domain of the derivative is always a subset of the domain of the function but not necessarily equal. for example, the function f(x)= |x| has domain "all real numbers" while it derivative, f'(x)= 1 if x> 0, -1 if x< 0, as domain "all real numbers except 0".
 

1. What is the "domain" of an antiderivative?

The domain of an antiderivative refers to the set of all values for which the antiderivative function is defined. In other words, it is the set of input values for which the antiderivative can be evaluated.

2. How is the domain of an antiderivative related to the domain of the original function?

The domain of an antiderivative is always the same or a subset of the domain of the original function. This is because the antiderivative is essentially the "reverse" of differentiation, so it must follow the same rules and restrictions.

3. What happens if the domain of the original function is larger than the domain of its antiderivative?

If the domain of the original function is larger than the domain of its antiderivative, it means that there are some values for which the antiderivative cannot be evaluated. This can happen if the original function has points of discontinuity or undefined values, which cannot be integrated.

4. Can the domain of an antiderivative be negative?

Yes, the domain of an antiderivative can include negative values. In fact, many commonly used antiderivatives, such as trigonometric functions, have domains that include negative values.

5. How can I determine the domain of an antiderivative?

The domain of an antiderivative can be determined by considering the domain of the original function and any additional restrictions or limitations that may arise during the process of integration. It is important to check for any discontinuities, undefined values, or possible restrictions on the input values when finding the domain of an antiderivative.

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