Riemman Integral: Path of \theta for \int^{\pi-\epsilon}_{-\pi+\epsilon}d\theta

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The discussion centers on the Riemann integral defined as \(\int^{\pi-\epsilon}_{-\pi+\epsilon}d\theta\), where \(\theta\) represents an angular coordinate. Participants debate whether \(\theta\) follows the counterclockwise green path or the clockwise red path depicted in the provided figures. It is established that the green path is correct, as it indicates that the angle increases from \(-\pi + \epsilon\) to \(\pi - \epsilon\) in a counterclockwise direction.

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If the integral is [tex]\int^{\pi-\epsilon}_{-\pi+\epsilon}d\theta[/tex].

where [tex]\theta[/tex] is a angular coordinate.

In the riemman integral , i don't understand if tetha follows the path grenn in figure 1, or [tex]\theta[/tex] follows the path red in figure 2.
 

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The green path. The angle increases from [itex]-\pi+ \epsilon[/itex] to [itex]\pi- \epsilon[/itex] counterclockwise.
 

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