Noether's theorem time invariance -- mean value theorem use?

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The discussion centers on the application of the Mean Value Theorem (MVT) in the context of integrals, specifically how it relates to Noether's theorem and time invariance. The MVT states that for a continuous function f over an interval [x, x + δx], there exists a point x* such that the integral of f from x to x + δx equals δx multiplied by f(x*). As δx approaches zero, f(x*) approaches f(x). The conversation also clarifies the correct formulation of the MVT for definite integrals, linking it to the derivative of the function.

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how does the first step use mean value theorem? I don't get it , can anyone explain , thanks.
 
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The mean value theorem states that
$$
\int_x^{x+\delta x} f(s) ds = \delta x\, f(x^*)
$$
where ##x \leq x^* \leq x + \delta x##. Since ##f## is continuous, ##f(x^*) \to f(x)## for small ##\delta x##.
 
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Orodruin said:
The mean value theorem states that
$$
\int_x^{x+\delta x} f(s) ds = \delta x\, f(x^*)
$$
where ##x \leq x^* \leq x + \delta x##. Since ##f## is continuous, ##f(x^*) \to f(x)## for small ##\delta x##.
thanks but I couldn't find that mean value theorem statement anywhere ,all it shows that mean value theorem is the following
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Just to add: The mean value theorem for definite integrals is easy to obtain from the theorem you quoted. Just consider that
$$
(b-a) f’(c) = f(b) - f(a) = \int_a^b f’(x) dx
$$
and let ##g(x) = f’(x)##. You now have
$$
\int_a^b g(x) dx = (b-a) g(c)
$$
for some ##c## such that ##a\leq c\leq b##.
 
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Orodruin said:
Just to add: The mean value theorem for definite integrals is easy to obtain from the theorem you quoted. Just consider that
$$
(b-a) f’(c) = f(b) - f(a) = \int_a^b f’(x) dx
$$
and let ##g(x) = f’(x)##. You now have
$$
\int_a^b g(x) dx = (b-a) g(c)
$$
for some ##c## such that ##a\leq c\leq b##.
thank you so much
 

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