Interpret Riemann sum to determine integral

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The discussion focuses on interpreting a Riemann sum to determine the corresponding integral of the function ln(pi/4 + x^2). The user identifies the lower limit of the integral as 0 based on the summation's lower bound and reasoning about the terms involved. They derive the upper limit by solving for b using the relationship between the summation index and the bounds. Clarification is provided regarding the implications of the summation limits for the values of x, confirming that the upper bound is pi/2. The conversation concludes with the user expressing gratitude for the assistance.
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What is the integral representation of the following limit

[tex] lim_{n \rightarrow \inf} \frac{\pi}{2n} \Sigma_{i=1}^{n} \ln ( \frac{pi}{4} + ( \frac{i \pi}{2n} )^2) [/tex]
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Just looking at the summand, I can see that the function is

ln(pi/4 + x^2)

as the (i pi/2n) term is the 'x' term.

How do I determine the limits of the integral, however? I was thinking about using the lower bound of the summation --> this given the (pi / 2n)^2 term, implying that nothing was 'added' as the 'left' side bound. So I conclude that the lower limit, which we'll call a = 0

And then using the pi / 2n = (b - a)/n where a and b are the lower and upper bounds respectively, we can solve for the upper bound b.

Is this reasoning correct? Let me know if there is something that I might've missed to consider ?

Thank you in advance
 
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Good work. The summation goes from ##i=1## to ##i=n##. What does that mean for the values of ##x##?
 
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Good work. The summation goes from ##i=1## to ##i=n##. What does that mean for the values of ##x##?
I see it now - testing the upper bound of the summand in the 'x' term gives pi/2

Thanks very much for your help!
 
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