Stuck on vector integral, Calc III log_2

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The discussion revolves around solving an integral involving the logarithm base 2, specifically integrating log_2(t). The user successfully converts log_2(t) to natural logarithm form by using the relationship log_2(t) = ln(t)/ln(2). This leads to the integral being expressed as (1/ln(2)) * ∫ln(t) dt. The solution suggests using integration by parts with f = ln(t) and dg = dt to find the integral of ln(t). The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding integration techniques to solve the problem effectively.
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Hello everyone I'm stuck on this problem its an integral but i don't know how to integrate the log_2 part, i converted it to natural log:
Here is what I have:
http://img278.imageshack.us/img278/1158/integral9lo.jpg
Thanks.
 
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As you say

\log _2 t = \frac{{\ln t}}{{\ln 2}}

So

\int {\log _2 tdt = } \int {\frac{{\ln t}}{{\ln 2}}} dt = \frac{1}{{\ln 2}}\int {\ln tdt}

So now it's just integrating ln(t)dt. If you don't remember how, think integration by parts with f = lnt and dg = dt.
 
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