How do I show that a function defined by an integral is of class C1?

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To show that the function F(x) defined by the integral F(x) = ∫[1, 2x] (e^(xy) cos y / y) dy is of class C^1, it is essential to demonstrate that its derivative F'(x) is continuous. The discussion highlights the use of the Leibniz rule for differentiation under the integral sign, which allows for the computation of F'(x). It is noted that integrating a C^k function results in a C^(k+1) function, supporting the continuity of the derivative. The key step involves verifying the continuity of F'(x) after differentiation. Overall, the approach emphasizes the importance of continuity in establishing the class C^1 status of the function.
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Homework Statement



F(x)=\int^{2x}_1\frac{e^{xy}\cos y}{y}dy

Show that F is of class C^1, and compute the derivative F′(x).

Homework Equations



Thm:

Suppose S and T are compact subsets of \mathbb{R}^n \text{ and } \mathbb{R}^m, respectively, and S is measurable. if f(\bf{x,y}) is continuous on the set T\times S = \{ (\bf{x,y})\; : \; \bf{x}\in T, \;\bf{y}\in S\}, then the function F defined by, F(x)=\int ... \int_S f(x,y)d^n\bf{y} is continuous on T.

Thm:

Suppose S\subset \mathbb{R}^n \text{ and } \bf{f}\; : \; S\rightarrow\mathbb{R}^m is continuous at every point of S. If S is compact, then \bf{f} is uniformly continuous on S.

The Attempt at a Solution



I already figured out that

\int e^{xy}\cos y\;dy=\frac{e^{xy}}{x^2+1}(\sin y+x\cos y)

which was listed as a hint. My book explains how to compute the derivative, but not how to show that it is of class C^1. I need some help getting started on this one!
 
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When you differentiate a C^k function you get a C^{k-1} function. What happens when you integrate a C^k function?
 
uh, I'm going to go with C^{k+1}
 
are you sure about that though?
 
If f \in C^k(\mathbb R, \mathbb R) then define g(x) = \int_1^x f(t) gt. We would like to show that g \in C^{k+1}, and hence that the (k+1) derivatives of g exist and are continuous. Well, \frac{d^{k+1} g}{dx^{k+1}} = \frac{d^k f}{dx^k} and this is continuous by assumption that f \in C^k.
 
For multivariate calculus, do the same argument with partials. Though here you need not do that since your function is just a map F: \mathbb R \to \mathbb R.

Now the solution is not quite straightforward: you are going to need to check that the derivative of your F(x) is continuous. You can do this using the Leibniz rule.
 
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