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Homework Statement
What theorem do you use to prove that
[tex]\left(\int_a^b f(x) dx \right)^2 = \int_a^b f(x) f(y) dx dy[/tex]
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morphism said:What exactly does [itex]\int_a^b f(x) f(y) dx dy[/itex] mean?
arildno said:You most certainly need a theorem here!
It is called Fubini's theorem.
The essence is that double integrals CAN be handled as iterated integrals, simplifying our job immensely.
The square of an integral refers to the mathematical operation of squaring a definite integral. This means that the integral is multiplied by itself, resulting in a new function.
The square of an integral is calculated by first finding the definite integral of a function, and then multiplying it by itself. This can be done using various integration techniques, such as the fundamental theorem of calculus or integration by parts.
The purpose of squaring an integral is to simplify or manipulate mathematical expressions. It can also be used to solve certain types of equations or to find the area under a curve.
Yes, the square of an integral can be negative. This can happen when the original function being integrated has negative values or when the limits of integration result in a negative value.
Yes, there are some special properties of the square of an integral. For example, if the function being integrated is an odd function, the square of the integral will always be equal to zero. Additionally, the square of an integral can also be used to find the mean value of a function over a given interval.