Limit of integral question

So the derivative of (e^{x^2})2 is 2e^{x^2}(2x)=4xe^{x^2}. So the limit should be 1/2, not 0.In summary, the conversation discussed taking the limit of a function involving an integral and simplifying it using differentiation. It was concluded that the limit is equal to 1/2, not 0 as previously thought.
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transgalactic
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[tex]
\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{(\int_{0}^{x}e^{t^2}dt)^2}{e^{2x^2}}
[/tex]
i was told to differentiate the integral in order to cancel it
but i don't have 0/0 infinity/infinity form
in order to differentiate the numerator and denominator.
 
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Of course you have infinity/infinity form. Obviously, [tex] \lim_{x\to +\infty} e^{2x^2} = +\infty [/tex] and [tex] \lim_{x\to +\infty} \left( \int^x_0 e^{t^2} dt \right)^2 [/tex] is infinity as well, since [tex]e^{x^2}[/tex] diverges as x approaches infinity.
 
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[tex]
\lim_{x\to +\infty} \left( \int^x_0 e^{t^2} dt \right)^2
[/tex]
so you are saying that when we do an ante derivative to the integral we input infinity there
so it goes to infinity

[tex]
\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{(\int_{0}^{x}e^{t^2}dt)^2}{e^{2x^2}}=\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{(e^{x^2})^2}{4xe^{2x^2}}=\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{1}{4x}=0
[/tex]
is it correct??
 
  • #4
transgalactic said:
[tex]
\lim_{x\to +\infty} \left( \int^x_0 e^{t^2} dt \right)^2
[/tex]
so you are saying that when we do an ante derivative to the integral we input infinity there
so it goes to infinity
"Anti-derivative to the integral"? An integral IS an anti-derivative. It should be clear that [itex]e^{t^2}[/itex] is greater than 1 for all t> 1 so the integral must be unbounded.

[tex]
\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{(\int_{0}^{x}e^{t^2}dt)^2}{e^{2x^2}}=\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{(e^{x^2})^2}{4xe^{2x^2}}=\lim_{x->+\infty} \frac{1}{4x}=0
[/tex]
is it correct??
No, you've differentiated wrong. The derivative of (f(x))2 is 2 f(x) f'(x), not (f'(x))2.
 

1. What is the definition of a limit of an integral?

The limit of an integral is defined as the value that a function approaches as the interval of integration becomes infinitely small. It is a fundamental concept in calculus that allows us to evaluate the area under a curve by breaking it into smaller and smaller segments.

2. How is a limit of an integral related to the Riemann sum?

The Riemann sum is a method for approximating the area under a curve by dividing it into smaller rectangles. The limit of this Riemann sum, as the width of the rectangles approaches zero, is equal to the limit of the integral. This means that the area under the curve can be accurately calculated by taking the limit of the Riemann sum.

3. Can the limit of an integral exist if the function is not continuous?

No, the limit of an integral can only exist if the function is continuous on the interval of integration. This is because the limit is dependent on the behavior of the function at every point in the interval, and if the function is not continuous, then there may not be a well-defined limit.

4. How do you evaluate the limit of an integral?

To evaluate the limit of an integral, you can use different techniques such as substitution, integration by parts, or trigonometric identities. It is important to understand the properties of the function and the interval of integration in order to choose the most appropriate method for evaluation.

5. Can the limit of an integral be negative?

Yes, the limit of an integral can be negative. This can happen if the function being integrated is negative over the interval of integration, or if the area above the x-axis is greater than the area below the x-axis. It is important to pay attention to the signs of the function and the interval of integration when evaluating the limit of an integral.

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