How Does FTC1 Help in Finding the Derivative of G(x)?

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The discussion centers on applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC1) to find the derivative of the function G(x) defined as G(x) = ∫_{x}^{1} cos(√t) dt. The correct derivative is G'(x) = -cos(√x), as reversing the limits of integration changes the sign. Participants confirm that differentiation effectively cancels integration, reinforcing the principles outlined in FTC1.

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I need to find the derivative of the function below...

Homework Statement



[itex]G(x) = \int_{x}^{1} cos(\sqrt{t}) dt[/itex]

Homework Equations



FTC1

If f is continuous on [a,b], then the function g defined by

[itex]g(x) = \int_{a}^{x} f(t) dt[/itex] [itex]a \leq x \leq b[/itex]

is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b) and [itex]g'(x) = f(x)[/itex]

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Would it be [itex]-cos(sqrt(t))[/itex]

Thanks for the time!
 
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It would be [itex]-cos(\sqrt{x})[/itex], not t.
 
First you might reverse the limits, which reveses the sighn. FTC1 says the derivative of the integral of a function is the function. Differendiation cancels integration.
 

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