Integration of a composite function

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The discussion revolves around the integration of a composite function, specifically focusing on the relationship between the derivatives of a function F with respect to y and x, where y is defined as a function of x. Participants are examining the validity of certain equations and the implications of introducing additional variables.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are analyzing the derivation of equations involving dF/dy and dF/dx, questioning the introduction of the variable K and the interpretation of derivatives. There is a focus on the relationship between y and its derivative y' in the context of the function F.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the relationships between the derivatives and questioning assumptions made in the original equations. Some participants have identified potential mistakes in the integration process and are seeking clarification on the correct formulation of F(x) and its dependence on f(x).

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There is mention of the need for specific expressions for f(x) to derive F(y) accurately, indicating that the problem may involve constraints related to the functions being analyzed.

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y=f(x),K=F(y),
and dF(y)/dy=y^2/y', (1)
then
dF(x)=y^2*dx;
so, F(x)=int(y^2*dx)=int((f(x)^2)*dx);
then we obtain,
F(x)=(f(x))^3/(3*f'(x))+C;
substitution of y=f(x) into F(x), we get, F(y)=y^3/(3*y')+C; (2)

using the result above(eq.(2)), the dF(y)/dy can be computed as follow:

dF(y)/dy=y^2/y' - (y^3*y'')/(3*(y')^3) (3)

Probelm: Eq.(3) is not equal to the eq.(1).

I don't know which step is not correct.
 
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I have trouble figuring out which part of your calculation is correct!
 
Tensel said:
y=f(x),K=F(y),
What reason do you have for introducing "K" when it is not used again?

and dF(y)/dy=y^2/y', (1)
I don't believe this is possible. Do you mean y' to be the dervative of y with respect to x?
The derivative of F with respect to y has nothing to do with y's dependence of x.

If you meant dF/dx, then [itex]dF/dx= (dF/dy)(dy/dx)[/itex]. If you meant that [itex]F(y)= y^3/3[/itex], then [itex]dF/dx= y^2[/itex] times y', not divided by it.

then
dF(x)=y^2*dx;
and this doesn't follow from what you wrote before. I don't know where you got the [itex]y^2[/itex] but, again, if you meant that [itex]F(y)= y^3/3[/itex] then [itex]dF= y^3 y'(x)dx[/itex].

so, F(x)=int(y^2*dx)=int((f(x)^2)*dx);
then we obtain,
F(x)=(f(x))^3/(3*f'(x))+C;
substitution of y=f(x) into F(x), we get, F(y)=y^3/(3*y')+C; (2)

using the result above(eq.(2)), the dF(y)/dy can be computed as follow:

dF(y)/dy=y^2/y' - (y^3*y'')/(3*(y')^3) (3)

Probelm: Eq.(3) is not equal to the eq.(1).

I don't know which step is not correct.
 
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HallsofIvy said:
What reason do you have for introducing "K" when it is not used again?.
Yes, you are correct that K is not used, we can get rid of it.


I don't believe this is possible. Do you mean y' to be the dervative of y with respect to x?.
Yes, y' means the derivative of y with respect ot x.

The derivative of F with respect to y has nothing to do with y's dependence of x..
So, you meant that we should consider y' as constant when computing the derivative of F with respect to y? I need more information to understand this.

If you meant dF/dx, then [itex]dF/dx= (dF/dy)(dy/dx)[/itex]. If you meant that [itex]F(y)= y^3/3[/itex], then [itex]dF/dx= y^2[/itex] times y', not divided by it.

and this doesn't follow from what you wrote before. I don't know where you got the [itex]y^2[/itex] but, again, if you meant that [itex]F(y)= y^3/3[/itex] then [itex]dF= y^3 y'(x)dx[/itex].
At the beginning, we have dF(y)/dy=y^2/y', then dF(y)/dy=y^2/(dy/dx),
eliminate the dy on the two side of the equation, we obtain dF(y)=y^2*dx,
substitution of y=f(x) into it, dF(f(x))=dF(x)=y^2*dx
 
Tensel said:
So, you meant that we should consider y' as constant when computing the derivative of F with respect to y? I need more information to understand this.

Suppose that ##F(y) = y^3 / 3## and ##y## is a function of x. Then
##\frac{dF}{dy} = y^2##
##\frac{dF}{dx} = y^2 \frac{dy}{dx}##

At the beginning, we have dF(y)/dy=y^2/y',

How? Where did this come from?

then dF(y)/dy=y^2/(dy/dx), eliminate the dy on the two side of the equation, we obtain dF(y)=y^2*dx,

You are using ##\frac{1}{dy/dx} = \frac{dx}{dy}## which requires y to be an invertible function.
 
pwsnafu, thank you for your reply.
dF(y)/dy=y^2/y'-----this equation is what I want to construct, it can be considered as a known condition, I want to get F(y).
 
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I find the problem.
given that, [itex]\frac{dF(y)}{dy}=\frac{y^{2}}{y'}[/itex]
then,
[itex]\frac{dF(x)}{dx}=\frac{dF(y)}{dy}.\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{y^{2}}{y'}.y'=y^{2}[/itex],
so,
[itex]F(x)=\int y^{2}.dx=\int f^{2}(x).dx[/itex]

I made a mistake in the integration of F(x)
i.e. [itex]F(x)≠\frac{f^{3}(x)}{3.f'(x)}+C[/itex]

But, what should be the answer for F(x) from which I can obtain F(y)? should the specific expression for f(x) be given?
 
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