Difference expressed as integral of differential?

In summary, the conversation is about an equation in the form of f(t+T) - f(t) = \int_t^\(t+T\ \frac{d}{dt} f(t') \, dt' and the confusion about whether the term \frac{d}{dt} can be brought outside of the definite integral. It is suggested that the term should be written with \frac{d}{dt'} inside instead.
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Difference expressed as integral of differential??

Hi all, I came across an equation in this form while trying to understand a paper:

[tex]f(t+T) - f(t) = \int_t^\(t+T\ [/tex][tex]\frac{d}{dt} f(t') \, dt'[/tex]

but I was unable to see how it can be true. If I bring the term [tex]\frac{d}{dt}[/tex] outside of the definite integral, it seems to work, but I don't think that is allowed? Can anybody help? Thanks!
 
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bthongchai said:
[tex]f(t+T) - f(t) = \int_t^\(t+T\ [/tex][tex]\frac{d}{dt} f(t') \, dt'[/tex]

I think it should be written with [tex]\frac{d}{dt'}[/tex] inside, not [tex]\frac{d}{dt}[/tex] .
 

FAQ: Difference expressed as integral of differential?

What is the concept behind "Difference expressed as integral of differential?"

The concept behind "Difference expressed as integral of differential" is that it is a mathematical expression used to calculate the difference between two quantities over a given interval. It involves taking the integral of the differential equation that represents the relationship between the two quantities.

How is the integral of a differential equation related to the difference between two quantities?

The integral of a differential equation is related to the difference between two quantities because it represents the accumulation of small changes over a given interval. This accumulation is essentially the difference between the two quantities.

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One example of using "Difference expressed as integral of differential" is in calculating the total distance traveled by an object with varying velocity. The integral of the velocity function over a given time interval gives the total displacement, which is the difference between the initial and final positions of the object.

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