Learn why we get the area of a function by integrate it

[unseensoul]

For those who want to understand why the integration of a function gives the area of it, you can take a look at...

http://www.mathsroom.co.uk/downloads/Integration-Area_Under_A_Curve.ppt"

I'm posting this because I think that not everyone who makes use of integration can really understand it. However, as it was very difficult to me to find such a good tutorial covering that aspect so well and clear, I am sharing it with those who are also interested in.

 

[fresh_42]

See also https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/omissions-mathematics-education-gauge-integration/
which is a bit shorter and explains the principles of Riemann and Lebesgue integration. For further questions: open a thread in our Calculus Forum.