What is the Integral of Riemann's Sum with Square Roots?

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The discussion centers on converting a Riemann Sum into an integral, specifically the expression (1/50) * [(sqrt(1/50)) + (sqrt(2/50)) + ... + (sqrt(50/50))]. The correct integral representation is (1/50) times the integral of sqrt(x) from 0 to 1. The participant confirms that the factor of (1/50) should not be included in the final integral form, leading to the conclusion that the integral simplifies to Integral (sqrt(x) dx) from 0 to 1.

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Homework Statement


Convert the Riemann's Sum to an integral:

(1/50) * [(sqrt(1/50)) + (sqrt(2/50)) + (sqrt(3/50)) ... + (sqrt(50/50))]


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(1/50) times Integral (upper limit 1 and lower limit 0) of sqrt(x) dx
Is my solution correct?
 
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^There is no (1/50).
 

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