Fundamental theorem of calculus

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The discussion revolves around the differentiability of the function F(x) defined as the integral of sin(1/t) from 0 to x. Participants are exploring whether F(x) has a derivative at x=0, particularly considering the behavior of the integrand near this point.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the continuity of the integrand at x=0 and its implications for differentiability. There are attempts to apply the definition of the derivative and to bound F(x) using inequalities. Questions arise about the relationship between the limit of F(x) as x approaches zero and its differentiability.

Discussion Status

Some participants suggest that F(x) is differentiable at 0 and provide reasoning involving inequalities. Others are questioning the implications of these bounds on the differentiability of F(x) and seek clarification on the connection between the limit and the derivative.

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There is an ongoing examination of the assumptions regarding the continuity of the integrand and the definition of F(0). Participants are also considering the implications of the boundedness of sin(1/t) as part of their reasoning.

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Homework Statement



Does the function F(x)=int(sin(1/t)dt,0,x) (integral of sin(1/t) with lower limit 0 to upper limit x) have a derivative at x=0?

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I was thinking that F(x) shouldn't have a derivative at x=0 because the integrand isn't even continuous at 0. I tried making this more explicit through using the definition of the derivative along with the convention that F(0)=0 because sin(1/t) is bounded.

Any suggestions? Is my reasoning correct?

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This one's kind of tricky. I had to think about it for a while. F(x) actually IS differentiable at 0. Try to prove this by showing -x^2<=|F(x)|<x^2. Big hint: integrate t*cos(1/t) by parts.
 
okay, once I have shown -x^2<=|F(x)|< x^2 then taking the limit as x tends to zero shows that F(x) is zero. My question now is how does this give us any information on the differentiability of F(x)? Is there something that I am missing?

Thank you for your time
 
|F&#039;(0)| = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0}\left|\frac{F(h) - F(0)}{h}\right| = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0}\frac{|F(h)|}{|h|} \leq \lim_{h \rightarrow 0}\frac{|h|^2}{|h|} = 0.

Hence F'(0) = 0.
 
wow, I don't see how I overlooked that haha. I really need to get some sleep. Thank you both for your help!
 

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