Partial Derivative of a Definite Integral

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the partial derivatives of the function defined by a definite integral, specifically f(x,y) = ∫ (from -4 to x^3y^2) of cos(cos(t))dt. The focus is on the application of calculus principles, including the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the chain rule.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about finding the partial derivatives of the given integral function.
  • Another participant suggests calculating the integral and substituting the boundaries before differentiating, but incorrectly identifies the integrand as cos^2(t) instead of cos(cos(t)).
  • A later reply proposes using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and mentions the necessity of applying the chain rule when differentiating with respect to x and y.
  • Another participant agrees with the need to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and emphasizes the use of the chain rule for obtaining partial derivatives with respect to both variables.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the chain rule, but there is some confusion regarding the correct form of the integrand and the specific steps to take in the differentiation process.

Contextual Notes

There is a potential misunderstanding regarding the integrand, as one participant misidentifies it. Additionally, the discussion does not fully resolve the steps required to compute the partial derivatives, leaving some assumptions and mathematical steps unresolved.

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I'm trying to find the partial derivatives of:
f(x,y) = ∫ (from -4 to x^3y^2) of cos(cos(t))dt

and I am completely lost, any help would be appreciated, thanks.
 
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Calculate the integral, i.e. the anti-derivative of ##cos^2(t)##, substitute the boundaries and differentiate it.
 
zl99 said:
I'm trying to find the partial derivatives of:
f(x,y) = ∫ (from -4 to x^3y^2) of cos(cos(t))dt

and I am completely lost, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

fresh_42 said:
Calculate the integral, i.e. the anti-derivative of ##cos^2(t)##, substitute the boundaries and differentiate it.
The integrand that zl99 wrote isn't ##\cos^2(t)## -- it's ##\cos(\cos(t))##.

I'd say that the strategy here is to use a form of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; i.e., that ##\frac d {dt} \int_a^x f(t)~dt = f(x)##. In this problem, I think you need to involve the chain rule. I haven't worked the problem, but that's the way I would go.
 
yes as @Mark44 said you must before use the FTC (Fundamental Theorem of Calculus) and multiply by the partial derivatives of ##x^3y^2## in one case you obtain the partial derivative respect ##x## and in the other case respect ##y## (you will use the chain rule for this)
 

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