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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)]
The discussion centers on the indefinite integration of the Heaviside function multiplied by a function, specifically the integral of H(r-a)/r with respect to r. Participants clarify that the integral simplifies to ∫_a^∞ (1/r) dr, which is an improper integral. The Heaviside function H(r-a) is defined piecewise, impacting the evaluation of the integral. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the properties of the Heaviside function in integration.
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No.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)]
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?
If you aren't able to do that integration, I don't understand why you're trying to integrate the Heaviside function.MahaRoho said:Thanks! I don't have any answer tho!
Do a web search for "indefinite integral of Heaviside function".MahaRoho said:Btw, is not integration of H(r-rd)=(r-rd) H(r-rd)?