How would you Solve this Integral not using a Table

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Homework Help Overview

The original poster is attempting to solve an integral involving parameters R and s, specifically the integral of the function (2r/sqrt(r^2-s^2))*(1/2)*(R-r)^2 with respect to r. The challenge is to find a solution without using a table of integrals.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster has attempted to break down the integral into parts and has made progress on some terms but struggles with one specific integral involving R and r^2. Other participants have requested clarification on the integral's expression and suggested using LaTeX for better readability.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the integral's expression and share insights on using LaTeX. While the original poster has indicated they figured out a solution, the conversation remains open for further questions and guidance on formatting in future posts.

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Participants have noted the difficulty in understanding the integral without proper formatting and have expressed a desire for clearer communication methods, such as LaTeX.

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Homework Statement


I have to figure out how to solve this integral without a table : int((2r/sqrt(r^2-s^2))*(1/2)*(R-r)^2),x,s,R) where R and s are constant parameters in the function.


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So far i have tried breaking the function up and i got the indefinite integral down to : ∫(rR^2)/(√(r^2-S^2) ⅆr-∫(Rr^2)/√(r^2-S^2 ) ⅆr+∫r^3/√(r^2-S^2 ) ⅆr
so far i have been able to solve the integral with the R^2 term and the r^3 term (if anyone is curious on how i did this i will post my work but until then ill just leave it out) but i can't figure out how to do the middle one: ∫(Rr^2)/√(r^2-S^2 ) ⅆr without using the table i simply don't even know where to begin.

Can someone help me please, and or if you know an easier way to do the original integral it would help me a lot. thanks
 
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storm, i can't understand your integral. would be nice if you can use latex or post some
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I actually just figured out how to do it however, in the future if i post another question how do i use latex?
 
Click on Go Advanced (just below this message box). I really wish there was an easier way to tex. (Or maybe there is and I don't know about it?)
 
Storm Butler said:
I actually just figured out how to do it however, in the future if i post another question how do i use latex?

Sourabh N said:
Click on Go Advanced (just below this message box). I really wish there was an easier way to tex. (Or maybe there is and I don't know about it?)

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=386951
 
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Thank you!
 

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