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    How can I integrate e^x arctan(x) without Wolfram?

    I'm working on a take home exam in my Calculus 2 class. The exam is completely done except for one problem and I desperately need help. I've put so much time into this one problem that I'm ready to just miss it and take the hit. Homework Statement Indefinite Integral...
  2. C

    Integrate ln [f'(x)] + ln [f(x)] = 0

    Homework Statement Integrate z'' + (1/z)(z'^2) = 0 to find an equation of motion This is a GR problem, using geodesic equations of motion, so I have derivatives of coordinate z wrt some parameter λ, where z is a function of λ, and z'(λ) is the first derivative wrt λ Homework Equations...
  3. I

    Why Does Integrating x*[x^2(1-x^3)^(n-1)] Result in [(1-x^3)^n] / -3n?

    Hi I am doing integration and cannot see how when you integrate x*[x^2(1-x^3)^(n-1)] you get [(1-x^3)^n] / -3n Just can't see it, any help appreciated!
  4. DryRun

    Integrate dy/dx=0 and arbitrary constant?

    Homework Statement Integrate: \frac{dy}{dx}=0 The attempt at a solution \int \frac{dy}{dx}=\int 0\,.dx The answer is: y=0 or y=0+A? This is the part which is confusing, as i know that integral of 0 is 0, but do i have to add a constant of integration??
  5. DryRun

    Integrating e^-2x.tanh(x) - Solving for the Antiderivative

    Homework Statement Find \int e^{-2x}\tanh x\,dx The attempt at a solution \int e^{-2x}\tanh x\,dx \\=\int e^{-2x}\times \frac{e^x-e^{-x}}{e^x+e^{-x}}\,dx \\=\int \frac{e^{-x}-e^{-3x}}{e^x+e^{-x}}\,dx Then i have no idea how to proceed.
  6. C

    Integrate over the region enclosed by z = 1 + x + y and the xy plane

    1. ∫∫∫E6xy dV, where E lies under the plane z = 1 + x + y Apparently according to a classmate, the limits are: -1≤x≤0, -1-x≤y≤0, and 0≤z≤ 1+x+y I know how to get z. But I am confused for y and x. To solve the limits of y, you would plug in 0 for z, getting y = -1 - x. But why is the...
  7. Q

    Integration of 1/(x^2-a^2) Using Substitution Method

    Homework Statement \int \frac{dx}{x^2-a^2} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I've reached the answer, \frac{1}{2a} ln |\frac{x-a}{x+a}| + C , using partial fractions, but my professor asks for the work using substitution. Now I know how to do this when there's a...
  8. I

    How to integrate this conundrum?

    Does anyone know how to prove the following statement? I haven't messed with integrals for awhile and I have to say that I am kind of rusty on this. From initial attempts, it seems the integral on the left is not something you can integrate directly... Maybe Taylor Expansion of cos^2(x) would...
  9. T

    Integrate Acceleration to Find Time?

    This question is from my calculus assignment but I apologize if it belongs on the a physics board regardless. Homework Statement A particle of mass m is attracted towards a fixed point 0 with a force inversely proportional to its instantaneous distance from 0. If a particle is released...
  10. ElijahRockers

    Integrate by changing to polar coordinates.

    EDIT: I found my mistake. Theta goes from 90 to 270, not -90 to 90. Wrong side of the y axis. That changes last integration to -2 instead of 2, making final answer -126. Evaluate the given integral by changing to polar coordinates. \int\int_R 3(x+y) dA where R is the region that lies to the...
  11. K

    Integrate exp(-(z-ia)^2) from z = - infinity to z = infinity

    Homework Statement Prove that \int^{∞}_{-∞} exp(-(z-ia)2)dz = √∏ for all real a. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution If I use the substitution x = z-ia then dz = dx and if I use the limits x = -∞ to x = ∞ I get the correct answer. However, I do not know how to justify leaving the...
  12. E

    Calculating Pressure - to Integrate or Not?

    Homework Statement This was a multi-part problem using the Clausius-Clapeyron relation to calculate how much pressure needed to be put on an ice cube in order to have it melt at -1*C. Homework Equations Clausius-Clapeyron relation given by: \frac{dP}{dT}=\frac{L}{T\Delta V} The...
  13. E

    How do you integrate a square wave?

    I'm doing homework where i have to find a function representation of the output signal from a simple op amp integrator circuit with a 4.7k resistor and a .01uf capacitor. I know I'm supposed to use the equation -1/rc * int vin(t) but the input is a square wave signal. I never learned how to...
  14. C

    How to integrate x^(-a)*e^(-b/x), where a, b are constants?

    Homework Statement How do you integrate this? x-ae-b/x, where a and b are some constants. The Attempt at a Solution I have tried this http://integrals.wolfram.com/index.jsp?expr=x+*+e^%28-1%2Fx%29&random=false Is there a closed form of this?
  15. S

    How do I Integrate this u substitution with limits.

    Homework Statement Find ∫e^x/ (1+e^2x). dx , with limits ln 2 & 0 given u= e^x Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution u= e^x du/dx = e^x dx= du/e^x sub limits of ln2 & 0 → u Hence, limits 2 & 1 Therefore, ∫u* (1+e^2x)^-1* du/e^x = ∫ u/ (u + e^3x) = ∫...
  16. N

    Integrate mixture of multivariate normal distributions

    I have a mixture of multivariate normal distributions, and I want to compute the integral with the first element of the input vector varying between specified limits, and the other elements varying from -infinity to +infinity. See attached pdf for equations. I've done it numerically but would...
  17. S

    How Do You Use Long Division to Simplify (1 - u)/(1 + u)?

    Homework Statement The problem is about solving the homogenous differential equation (x2 + y2)dx + (x2 - xy)dy = 0 using substitution, in this case y=ux. This is the example they go through in the textbook (A First Course in Differentia Equations with Modeling Applications, 9th Edition, Zill...
  18. D

    How to Integrate the Dirac Delta Function in Differential Equations?

    Hi there. I came to join this forum to seek help, because I can't solve the following homework question: The solution to this can be split in 3 right? 1. the homogenous #1: Eq:= c*x' +k*x =0 Characteristic: c*r+k=0 --> r=-c/k Homogenious solution: y(x) = A*exp((-(c/k)*x)) initi...
  19. I

    Need help trying to integrate a messy function

    Homework Statement Evaulate the following integral: 2*integral from r-b to r of h(x-r+b)b*sqrt(r2-x2) dx or a picture http://imgur.com/n2PUN Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Tried setting u = r^2-x^2, lost after a couple more steps. Nothing seems to cancel out smoothly. For the...
  20. K

    Integrating x/(e^(3x)): Get Started Now!

    I need some help with this equation. ∫xdx/(e^(3x)) Can someone tell me how to get started?
  21. F

    MHB How can I integrate Sinh4(x) using the hyperbolic sine method?

    integrate Sinh4(x) I have been struggling with this problem for a week. I know the answer because of wolfram but I cannot see how it gets it. Honestly, I can't even decide what to make my substitution as. I haven't really had problems with any other questions from our homework but this one and...
  22. DryRun

    Integrate t.sin(t^2-1) using integration by parts | Math solution

    Homework Statement Find \int t\sin(t^2-1) The attempt at a solution I've used the method of integration by parts. Let U=t, then dU =1 Let dV=sin(t^2-1), then V=-\frac{cos(t^2-1)}{2t} Then, \int t\sin(t^2-1)=t.-\frac{cos(t^2-1)}{2t}- \int -\frac{cos(t^2-1)}{2t}.1 Again, i use the method of...
  23. A

    How to integrate partial differential eqn

    Homework Statement im not sure the elegant way to put it, i need to integrate this somehow (ie, throw over the dt and integrate each side) but that squared is really tripping me up. is there a trick i should be using? -g(cos(x))=r(dx/dt)^2 Homework Equations The Attempt at a...
  24. S

    Trig substitution: integrate sqrt(16+x^2) over x

    Homework Statement \int\frac{\sqrt{16+x^{2}}}{x} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution set x=4tant dx=4sec^{2}t dt so after plugging in and using a quick trig identity I get: \int\frac{16(sec^{2}t)*4sec^{2}t dt}{4tant} Then after a quick cleanup: 16*\int...
  25. N

    Integrate sin(27t) (sec(cos 27t))^2 dt

    Homework Statement Evaluate the indefinite integral. ∫sin(27t) (sec(cos 27t))^2 dt Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution u = cos27t du = -27sin27t dx = du / -27sin27t ∫sin(27t)*(sec(u))^2 * (du/-27sin27t)(-1/27) ∫(sec(u))^2 du (-1/27)*tan(u) = (-1/27)*tan(cos27t) + C ? I am...
  26. L

    How to integrate -exp((s^2 - t^2)/2)*(f'(t) - t*f(t)) dt

    Hi, I'm currently studying for my PDE exam, but my fundamental calculus skills might not be the best. I typed my question into wolfram alpha (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integrate+-exp%28%28s%5E2+-+t%5E2%29%2F2%29*%28f%27%28t%29+-+t*f%28t%29%29+dt) and the result is correct, but I...
  27. R

    Integrate exp(-1/2( ax^2 - b/x^2)

    Homework Statement Integrate: I(a,b) = \int^\infty_\infty exp(-1/2(ax^2+b/x^2)) dx given \int^\infty_\infty exp(1x^2/2) dx = \sqrt{2\pi} Homework Equations The suggested substitution is y = (\sqrt{a}x - \sqrt{b}/x)/2 The Attempt at a Solution The substitution gives...
  28. H

    The End of Physics and Failure to Integrate QM & Relativity

    I'm not posing this to be a forum troll or to insult the excellent ongoing work in Physics. It's a serious question based on the following: * Most of relativity and QM theory was completed within 20 years by a few dozen scientists. * Their tools were very primitive-not even electric...
  29. W

    Engineering Understanding the Role of Capacitors in RC Circuits

    Homework Statement What causes integration of V_{in} within an RC circuit?Homework Equations Z= R + X_C = R - j/(ωC) Z is the impedance of the circuit, j=(-1)^.5, ω is angular frequency, and C is the capacitance. The Attempt at a Solution I think integration is the capacitor's way of...
  30. H

    Integrate vector in rotating frame?

    Hi. Ok, so I'm trying to understand the "navigation equations". n: frame traveling on Earth with vehicle. e: frame centered in earth, rotating with it. P: Position of vehicle center of gravity. v^{n}_{P/e} = (vn,ve,vd): velocity of P w.r.t to e-frame, expressed in n-frame. Normally...
  31. T

    How Do You Integrate \(\int \frac{x-3}{x^2+2x-5}dx\) with Complex Roots?

    \int \frac{x-3}{x^2+2x-5}dx How integrate this task? x^2+2x-5=0 D=24, so I can't get real root.
  32. J

    Integrate f(x,y) Over the Set A

    Homework Statement Integrate f(x,y) = e^{-(x^2 + y^2)} over the set A = \{ (x,y): x > 0, y > 0, x^2 + y^2 < a \} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution The polar coordinate transformation g(r,\theta) = (r cos\theta, r sin\theta) is a diffeomorphism from A to the...
  33. DryRun

    Can this integral be solved using elementary functions?

    Homework Statement Find \int\frac{\cos y}{\sqrt(a-y)}\,dy The attempt at a solution Let U = cos y and dV = \frac{1}{\sqrt(a-y)} I get: cosy.-2√(a-y) - 2∫√(a-y).siny.dy So, again, i use partial integration: Let U = siny and let dV = [-2(a-y)^(3/2)]/3 I get: siny.[-2(a-y)^(3/2)]/3...
  34. S

    Integrate this function over the volume of a sphere sphere

    Homework Statement Integrate \nabla^{2} (\frac{1}{|\underline{r} - \underline{r}'|}) over the volume of a sphere using the divergence theorem. Homework Equations \nabla^{2} (\frac{1}{|\underline{r} - \underline{r}'|}) = -4\pi\delta^{(3)}(\underline{r} - \underline{r}') (i.e. it's a...
  35. D

    How to integrate a fraction of sums of exponentials?

    Is it possible to have an solution to this sort of integral? And if not, why not? \int_0^\infty \frac{e^{-ax}}{e^{-bx}+e^{-cx}}dx Is a Taylor expansion the only way forward? Many thanks David
  36. A

    Why dont integrate all electric fields in a sphere?

    If volumetric charge distribution has spherical symmetry I want to find the trapped charge a in certain radius Why did not need to do an integral from 0 to R to all the electric fields inside the sphere but take only the external field(how gauss law says)? The Electric fiels is...
  37. K

    Integrate ∫sin(sin(x)) dx - What is It?

    What is ∫sin(sin(x)) dx ? I was told that it was not an elementary function. Then what function is it?
  38. B

    How to integrate the delta function of complex variable?

    It is easy to integrate the delta function of real variable. But when the argument of the delta function is complex, I get stuck. For example, how to calculate the integral below, where u is a complex constant: \int_{ - \infty }^{ + \infty } {f\left( x \right)\delta \left( {ux}...
  39. P

    Integrate 1/z^2 Over a Closed Curve

    \int_\alpha\frac{1}{z^2}dz I can't figure out how to integrate this over a closed circle which contains the origin on its interior. I'm assuming it is equal to 2πi; is there a way to apply Cauchy's Integral Theorem? If I set f(z)=1/z then that is not analytic on the interior, so I don't see...
  40. L

    Is ∫(1/(x²+25))dx² Correctly Evaluated as log(x²+25)?

    My friends were discussing about this problem (which they made up themselves). ∫\frac{1}{x^{2}+25}dx^{2} They were substituting x^2 for y (x^{2}=y) and thus the answer would come to be log(y+25) that is log(x^{2}+25) I don't think this is the case , i guess that we would be...
  41. V

    How can I integrate 1/(sin x + sec x)?

    Homework Statement ∫ 1 /( sin x + sec x) dx Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution ∫ cos x / ( sin x + cos x ) style question Tried ∫ cos x / (sin x . cos x + 1) dx and uses sin 2x tried substitutions nothing seem to work
  42. P

    How to integrate modulus function ( absolute value) within the specified limits

    Homework Statement integrate modulus of xcos∏x within the limits -1 to 1/2 P.S I'm not allowed to use acaluculator so graphing and finding out the answer not possible Homework Equations it's using the property of definite integral ∫f(x) dx within the limit from a to b = ∫f(x) dx...
  43. W

    Surface area formula proof - integrate circumference of volume of revolution

    Homework Statement I believe this is intended to be a proof of the formula πrl, surface area of a cone. Homework Equations A complete volume of revolution gives you a cone - the height h is the x value on a graph, the radius r is the y value. The y intercept is zero, therefore y=r/hx ...
  44. S

    Is My Integration Correct for y' = sinx - 2x4?

    Can anyone just help me integrate this 2 times. (with maple or somekind math program, or hand). Need to see if my 2 solutions is correct. :approve:
  45. C

    How to Solve a Ricatti Equation?

    Dear all, Someone could help me to understand how I can resolve the following equation : dV/dt= A V^2 + B V + C Where V :V(t), A(t), B(t), C(t) Is there any method or indications about this ? Thanks in advance, Indira
  46. T

    Best way to integrate a moment generating function?

    Homework Statement ∫etxx2e-x Homework Equations M(t) = etx f(x) dx The Attempt at a Solution I know the solution is -1/(t-3)3, however I'm having difficulty integrating the function. UV - ∫ V DU is extremely long and challenging, I'm wondering if there is a shortcut (i.e. quotient rule?)...
  47. W

    How Do You Integrate 1/((x-1) sqrt(x^2-2x+5))?

    http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integrate+1%2F%28%28x-1%29+sqrt%28x^2-2x%2B5%29%29 I have this problem, but there's no solution for it although it's definitively the hardest (people who lack common sense shouldn't write manuals). So, I decided to use wolfram, but it doesn't really help...
  48. Z

    How do you integrate this function (not by parts)?

    Homework Statement integrate: r2*exp(i*k*r - r2/a2) from -infinity to +infinity (in terms of r) Homework Equations relevant integration table The Attempt at a Solution not sure what this function or the method to solve this function is called
  49. H

    How to integrate function 1/(x^2+a) ?

    Hi, I would like to calculate one integral. I just want to get primitive function, not definite integral. ∫ 1/(x^2+a) dx where a is real number and >0 I only found that ∫ 1/(x^2+1) dx , its arctan(x) + C, but i don't know how it is with different 'a' values. Thanks for help!
  50. W

    How do I integrate this: 1 to 2∫ √(25+100t^2)?

    I'm trying to find the arc length and I'm able to get this far. But it's been a long time since I've done calculus so I forgot. 1 to 2∫ √(25+100t^2) I tried to do u = 25+100t^2, du = 200t dt, dt = 1/200 du, but it doesn't look right.
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