Struggling with Basic Integrals in Calculus?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a participant in understanding basic integrals in calculus, which is impacting their performance in physics. The scope includes requests for resources and guidance on how to approach integrals.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • A participant expresses feelings of hopelessness regarding calculus and its impact on their physics studies.
  • Another participant suggests that it would be helpful for the original poster to share specific integrals they are struggling with to better identify the difficulties.
  • A link to a tutorial on integrals is provided as a resource for learning.
  • The original poster acknowledges the helpfulness of the link and expresses intent to try solving problems before seeking further assistance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for specific examples to facilitate understanding, but the discussion remains unresolved regarding the original poster's specific difficulties with integrals.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks detailed examples of integrals that the original poster finds challenging, which may limit the effectiveness of the guidance provided.

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I feel like I am hopeless when it comes to calculus! I am having a very hard time wrapping my head around it and it is affecting my physics mark right now because I need to be able to integrate things and I don't know where to start.

If someone could direct me to a link or another thread that explains integrals and how to do simple ones I would VERY much appreciate it. So far my searches on here haven't given me anything I can use.
 
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Menziesii said:
I feel like I am hopeless when it comes to calculus! I am having a very hard time wrapping my head around it and it is affecting my physics mark right now because I need to be able to integrate things and I don't know where to start.

If someone could direct me to a link or another thread that explains integrals and how to do simple ones I would VERY much appreciate it. So far my searches on here haven't given me anything I can use.

Hi Menziesii! Welcome to PF! :smile:

hmm … I think it may be better if you show us some simple integrals you've had problems with, and what you tried, and then we can see where the difficulty is.

For example, can you do things like ∫cosx sin3x dx ? :smile:
 
That link is exactly what I wanted, thanks! Let's see if I can figure it out some then if I'm still having problems (which I expect I will be) I'll post some specific examples!
 

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