Indefinite Integration of Heaviside function muliplied by a function

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The discussion revolves around the indefinite integration of the Heaviside function multiplied by another function, specifically focusing on the integral of H(r-a)/r with respect to r.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are examining the integral of the Heaviside function and questioning the validity of certain expressions related to it. There are attempts to clarify the behavior of the Heaviside function at specific points and the implications for the integral.

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The discussion includes various interpretations of the integral and attempts to derive results from it. Some participants express uncertainty about their ability to perform the integration, while others suggest looking up additional resources for clarification.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the integration process and the properties of the Heaviside function, with some participants questioning the assumptions made in the setup of the problem.

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Homework Statement
integral [H(r-a)/r] with respect to r
Relevant Equations
integral [H(r-a)/r] with respect to r
Will it be [{(r-a)/r}*H(r-a)]
 
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MahaRoho said:
Homework Statement:: integral [H(r-a)/r] with respect to r
Relevant Equations:: integral [H(r-a)/r] with respect to r

Will it be [{(r-a)/r}*H(r-a)]
No.
##H(r - a) = \begin{cases} 0 & r < a\\ 1/2 & r = a ;\\ 1 & r > a \end{cases}##

So your integral looks to me to be $$\int_a^\infty \frac 1 r ~~dr$$
What do you get for that improper integral?
 
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Hello,
Thanks! I don't have any answer tho!
Btw, is not integration of H(r-rd)=(r-rd) H(r-rd)?
 
Mark44 said:
So your integral looks to me to be $$\int_a^\infty \frac 1 r ~~dr$$
What do you get for that improper integral?

MahaRoho said:
Thanks! I don't have any answer tho!
If you aren't able to do that integration, I don't understand why you're trying to integrate the Heaviside function.

MahaRoho said:
Btw, is not integration of H(r-rd)=(r-rd) H(r-rd)?
Do a web search for "indefinite integral of Heaviside function".
 

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