How boundary conditions help in finding integration constant

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Boundary conditions are essential for determining the integration constant in indefinite integrals. When given an integral of the form $$I(x) = \int f(x) dx = F(x) + C$$, the integration constant C can be calculated by substituting a known boundary condition, such as $$I(a)$$ at a specific point $$x=a$$. This method allows for the precise calculation of C by rearranging the equation to isolate the constant.

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How to find value of integration constant?I know with the help of boundary conditions,but How boundary conditions help in finding integration constant?
 
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An integral ##I## without integration limits is an indefinite integral
$$
I(x) = \int f(x) dx = F(x) + C
$$
If you know at least one boundary condition, e.g. ##I(x)## at ##x=a##, you can plug in these values to get
$$
I(a) = F(a) + C
$$
which can be solved for C.
 
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