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The forum discussion centers around the evaluation of improper integrals and their convergence, specifically focusing on the integral \(I=\int_2^{\infty}\frac{x\sqrt{x}}{x^2-1}\,dx\). Participants utilize various mathematical techniques, including the washer method for volume calculations and integration by parts. The consensus is that the integral in question does not converge, as confirmed by Wolfram Alpha (W|A). The discussion also highlights the importance of clear notation and step-by-step solutions in mathematical problem-solving.
PREREQUISITESMathematics students, educators, and anyone involved in calculus or advanced integration techniques will benefit from this discussion, particularly those focusing on improper integrals and their convergence properties.
Can you help me for question 4? This is my last question, is that true?MarkFL said:3. I would observe that the area in question may be found from:
$$A=\int_{-\infty}^0 e^x\,dx$$
This is an improper integral, and so I would write:
$$A=\lim_{t\to-\infty}\left(\int_t^0 e^x\,dx\right)=\lim_{t\to-\infty}\left(e^0-e^t\right)=1\quad\checkmark$$
Yes, please write all of steps, sir.MarkFL said:According to W|A the definite integral given in #4 does not converge.
$$I=\int_2^{\infty}\frac{x\sqrt{x}}{x^2-1}\,dx$$
Using your substitution:
$$u=\sqrt{x}\implies du=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}\,dx\implies dx=2u\,du$$
We then have:
$$I=2\int_{\sqrt{2}}^{\infty}\frac{u^4}{u^4-1}\,du=2\int_{\sqrt{2}}^{\infty}1+\frac{1}{u^4-1}\,du$$
And then using partial fractions, we may write:
$$I=\frac{1}{2}\int_{\sqrt{2}}^{\infty} 4+\frac{1}{u-1}-\frac{1}{u+1}-\frac{2}{u^2+1}\,du$$
Do you agree so far?
I did not solve that question, I just put it on paper. I thought I was writing legibly. :/MarkFL said:I'm having trouble following your written work. Can you neatly show how you would proceed?
MarkFL said:My next step would be to write the improper integral as:
$$I=\frac{1}{2}\lim_{t\to\infty}\left(\int_{\sqrt{2}}^{t} 4+\frac{1}{u-1}-\frac{1}{u+1}-\frac{2}{u^2+1}\,du\right)$$
Can you give the anti-derivative we would use in our application of the FTOC on the definite integral in the limit?
ozgunozgur said:Is 4u + ln|u+1| - ln|u-1| + 2arctan(u) result?
if t --> is infinity;
= 4t - 4kok(2) + ln|(t+1)/(kok(2)+1)| - ln|(t-1)/(kok(2)+1)| + 2arctan(t) - 2arctan(kok(2))
is t a divergent integral since it approximates to infinity?