Find Velocity of Particles: Indefinite Integrals

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The discussion focuses on finding the velocity of particles through the evaluation of the indefinite integral of the acceleration function, represented as v = ∫ a(t) dt. The specific example provided involves the integral of 125t^4ln²(t), which is solved using Integration by Parts (IBP) to yield the formula v = 25t^5ln²(t) - 10t^5ln(t) + 2t^5 + C. Participants express a willingness to assist with the derivation process and provide additional resources for understanding IBP.

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To help find the velocity of particles requires the evaluation of the indefinite integral of the acceleration
function, a(t), i.e.
v = Z a(t) dt.

Your help greatly appreciated.
 

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I would think IBP could be used to obtain:

$$\int 125t^4\ln^2(t)\,dt=t^5\left(25\ln^2(t)-10\ln(t)+2\right)+C$$

If you want help actually deriving this formula, please let me know. :)
 
For some useful information in understanding IBP, see here.

$$\begin{align*}\int 125t^4\ln^2(t)\,dt&=25t^5\ln^2(t)-50\int t^4\ln(t)\,dt \\
&=25t^5\ln^2(t)-50\left(\frac15t^5\ln(t)-\frac15\int t^4\,dt\right) \\
&=25t^5\ln^2(t)-10t^5\ln(t)+2t^5+C\end{align*}$$
 

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