What is the integral of 1/2sin(2pi/n)(r^2-z^2) dz

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The integral of the function \( \frac{1}{2}\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{n}\right)(r^2 - z^2) \) with respect to \( z \) simplifies to a constant value due to the application of the fundamental theorem of calculus. In this context, the antiderivative \( F(z) \) is evaluated at the limits of integration, leading to \( F(R) - F(0) \), where \( F(0) = 0 \). Consequently, the result is solely dependent on \( F(R) \), confirming that the variable \( z \) does not appear in the final answer.

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The answer here shows the answer as being

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but my limited knowledge of integrals begs me to asks where did the z go?
 
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If ##F(z)## is the antiderivative of ##f(z)##, i.e. ##F'(z) = \frac{d}{dz} F(z) = f(z)## then ##\int_0^R f(z)dz = F(R) - F(0)##.
Since ##F(0) = 0## in your example, only ##F(R)## is left. It is called the fundamental theorem of calculus.
 
Well, in definite integrals, you have a constant as the answer, not a function of the variables.
 

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