Transport theorem, final integral

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The discussion centers on demonstrating the transport theorem through the integral equation \(\frac{d}{dt}\int \rho r^{2}\phi dr = \int \rho r^{2}\frac{d\phi}{dr} dr\). Participants explore the application of the fundamental theorem of calculus and the total derivative in the context of mechanics. The variables involved include time (t), radius (r), density (\(\rho(r,t)\)), and an arbitrary differentiable function (\(\phi(r,t)\)). The conclusion emphasizes that the solution relies on understanding the total derivative's definition.

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\frac{d}{dt}\int \rho r^{2}\phi dr = \int \rho r^{2}\frac{d\phi}{dr} dr

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Fundamental theorem of calculus

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So I follow the derivation from the textbook and I think I get the rather sneaky rearrangement of the derivatives, but I do not see how
\int \rho r^{2}\frac{d\phi}{dt} dr = \int \rho r^{2}\left(\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial t}+v\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial r}\right)dr

Note: Integrals are evaluated from a to b, and v(x,t) = dx/dt (e.g. da/dt = v(a,t))
 
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What do the variables depend on? I don't see any problem with the line given a t and r dependence in phi. What subject is this in? Care to share some more problem details?
 
Sorry, I thought it was something standard. It is a mechanics course.

t-time, r - radius, \rho (r,t) is density, \phi (r,t) is an arbitrary differentiable function, a=a(t), b=b(t)

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EDIT:

Nevermind, it is simply using the definition of the total derivative. That's all there is to it...
 
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