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The forum discussion centers on the integration of a variable current, denoted as I(t), in the context of a physics problem. The original poster expresses confusion over the integration process and the resulting expression for dq, which they believe differs from the expected outcome. A participant clarifies that the variable current I(t) must be integrated over time to obtain the correct result, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that I is not constant. The resolution indicates that understanding variable functions is crucial for accurate integration in this context.

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here is the question and solution:

http://i40.tinypic.com/2jd0xnd.gif

its illegal to write an interval t and variable dt

and i can't see how they get their expression.
i got a different result
[tex] dq=\int_{0}^{t}Idt'=It-0[/tex]

even if i substitute in I the expression that i was given
i still get a different result
??
 
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You assumed I was constant. The exercise, however, gives you an I that depends on t. You need to integrate that function. What result do you get when using that expression?
 
worked thanks :)
 

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