Integration by Parts: With Partials

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the application of integration by parts to the expression I = ∫₀^δ v(x,y) ∂u/∂y dy. The user seeks clarification on the appropriate choices for μ and dθ in the integration process. The proposed choices are μ = v(x,y) and dθ = ∂u/∂y dy, leading to the integration formula ∫ μ dθ = μθ - ∫ θ dμ. The user confirms the integration result as [uv]₀^δ - ∫₀^δ u ∂v/∂y dy, demonstrating the successful application of the integration by parts technique.

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  • Understanding of integration by parts, specifically the formula ∫ μ dθ = μθ - ∫ θ dμ.
  • Familiarity with partial derivatives and notation, particularly ∂u/∂y.
  • Knowledge of definite integrals and their evaluation limits.
  • Basic calculus concepts, including the manipulation of integrals and derivatives.
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  • Explore applications of partial derivatives in physical contexts, such as fluid dynamics.
  • Learn about the implications of boundary conditions in definite integrals.
  • Investigate advanced integration techniques, including integration in polar coordinates.
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Homework Statement



I don't know why, but the partials are really confusing me here. I need to integrate the following expression in a derivation:

[tex]I = \int_0^\delta v(x,y)\frac{\partial{u(x,y)}}{\partial{y}}\,dy \qquad(1)[/tex]

Homework Equations



I am supposed to integrate by parts here. [itex]\int \mu\,d\theta = \mu\theta - \int\theta\,d\mu \qquad(2)[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution



Let

[tex]\mu = v(x,y)<br /> \Rightarrow d\mu = <br /> \frac{\partial{v}}{\partial{x}}\,dx +<br /> \frac{\partial{v}}{\partial{y}}\,dy \qquad(3)[/tex]

And let

[tex]d\theta =<br /> \frac{\partial{u}}{\partial{y}}\,dy \qquad(4)[/tex]

Now I am really not sure what to do with these quantities. So let me state some questions here:

I) Is this the best choice for my µ and dθ?

II) Since I have assumed that

[itex]d\theta =<br /> \frac{\partial{u}}{\partial{y}}\,dy <br /> [/tex]<br /> <br /> it looks as though I have assumed that θ=θ(y) alone. Does this help me at all? Can I now say that <br /> <br /> [tex]d\theta =<br /> \frac{\partial{u}}{\partial{y}}\,dy <br /> =\frac{d\,u}{d\,y}d\,y=\,du \qquad(5)[/tex]<br /> <br /> ?[/itex]
 
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It's just like normal:

[tex] \int_{0}^{\delta}v\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}dy=\left[ uv\right]_{0}^{\delta}-\int_{0}^{\delta}u\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}dy[/tex]
 

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