Understanding the Relationship Between Work and Kinetic Energy in Calculus

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The discussion clarifies the relationship between work and kinetic energy through calculus, specifically focusing on the integral of dx. It establishes that the integral of dx results in x, but in the context of definite integrals, it translates to delta x, represented as F[Xf - Xo] or F*delta(x). This explanation highlights the necessity of evaluating the integral between specific bounds, Xo and Xf, to derive the work done.

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The question is, why? In general calc, the integral of dx is just x, right? So why does that integral become delta x? Whats the logic behind that?
 
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Yes. The integral of dx is x. Since it is a definite integral, you must evaluate x from Xo to Xf. Therefore, you will have F[Xf - Xo] otherwise known as F*delta(x).
 
Ahhh gotcha, thanks!
 

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