Prove Riemann Integrability of Function f on [0,1]

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In summary, Riemann Integrability is a mathematical concept used to find the area under a curve by dividing it into smaller rectangles and adding up their areas. Proving Riemann Integrability is important as it allows us to determine if a function is integrable and find the area under its curve. The process for proving Riemann Integrability involves showing convergence of the upper and lower Riemann sums as the partition of the interval gets smaller. To be Riemann Integrable on a closed interval, a function must be bounded, have a finite number of discontinuities, and be continuous at all but a finite number of points. Not all continuous functions are Riemann Integrable on a closed interval, as they must also
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Given a function [tex]f: [0,1] \to \mathbb{R}[/tex]. Suppose [tex]f(x) = 0[/tex] if x is irrational and f(x) = 1/q if x = p/q, where p and q are relatively prime.
Prove that f is Riemann integrable.
 
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What is Riemann Integrability?

Riemann Integrability is a mathematical concept that describes the ability to find the area under a curve using a specific method called the Riemann Sum. In simpler terms, it is a way to calculate the area of a curve by dividing it into smaller rectangles and adding up their areas.

Why is proving Riemann Integrability important?

Proving Riemann Integrability is important because it allows us to determine if a function is integrable, meaning we can find the area under its curve using the Riemann Sum. This is a crucial concept in calculus and other fields of mathematics.

What is the process for proving Riemann Integrability of a function?

The process for proving Riemann Integrability of a function is to show that the upper and lower Riemann sums converge to the same value as the partition of the interval gets smaller and smaller. This can be done using mathematical techniques such as the epsilon-delta definition or the Darboux integral.

What are the conditions for a function to be Riemann Integrable on a closed interval?

In order for a function to be Riemann Integrable on a closed interval, it must be bounded and have a finite number of discontinuities. Additionally, the function must be continuous at all but a finite number of points within the interval.

Are all continuous functions Riemann Integrable on a closed interval?

No, not all continuous functions are Riemann Integrable on a closed interval. They must also meet the conditions of being bounded and having a finite number of discontinuities in order to be considered Riemann Integrable.

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