What Happens When Evaluating Improper Integrals with Limit?

In summary, an improper integral with limit is an integral with one or both limits of integration being infinite or with an undefined integrand. It differs from a regular integral in that it may require special techniques to evaluate. Common examples include integrals with infinite limits, discontinuous integrands, and unbounded integrands. To determine convergence or divergence, various tests such as the comparison test or ratio test can be used. Improper integrals with limit have practical applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.
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Homework Statement


Evaluating the following formula:
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The Attempt at a Solution


Since the integral part is unknown, dividing the case into two: converging and diverging
If converging: the overall value will always be 0
If diverging: ...?
 
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As you say, if the integral converges for ##x \to 0^+##, the result is always zero. However, even if the integral diverges, it is still possible that one can get a finite value. This depends on the speed of divergence. Try it out with ##f(t) = 1## and ##f(t) = 1/t##. What happens for ##f(t) = 1/t^\alpha, \alpha > 1##?
 

1. What is an improper integral with limit?

An improper integral with limit is an integral where one or both limits of integration are infinite or where the integrand is undefined at one or more points within the interval of integration.

2. How is an improper integral with limit different from a regular integral?

An improper integral with limit differs from a regular integral in that it involves limits of integration that are not finite numbers and may require special techniques to evaluate.

3. What are some common examples of improper integrals with limit?

Some common examples of improper integrals with limit include integrals with infinite limits of integration, integrals with discontinuous integrands, and integrals with unbounded integrands.

4. How do you determine if an improper integral with limit converges or diverges?

To determine if an improper integral with limit converges or diverges, you can use various techniques such as the comparison test, the limit comparison test, or the ratio test. If the limit of the integral exists and is a finite number, then the integral converges. If the limit does not exist or is infinite, then the integral diverges.

5. Are there any applications of improper integrals with limit in real life?

Yes, improper integrals with limit have various applications in physics, engineering, and economics, such as calculating the area under a curve that represents a continuous function with infinite limits, finding the center of mass of an object with variable density, and determining the total revenue from a continuous demand function.

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