Finding the Derivative of an Integral: Can You Solve It?

In summary, the conversation discusses the generalized form of an equation and ways to solve it using Leibniz's rule and integration by parts. The participants also provide examples and alternative methods for solving the equation.
  • #1
Icebreaker
Can anyone help me solve this?


[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t} \int_{0}^{t} f(r,t)g(r)dr[/tex]

That's the generalized form of an equation I'm trying to solve.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
Icebreaker said:
Can anyone help me solve this?


[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t} \int_{0}^{t} f(r,t)g(r)dr[/tex]

That's the generalized form of an equation I'm trying to solve.

Use Leibnitz's rule and don't forget the part with the integral of the partial with respect to t.
 
  • #3
IIRC, it's not very difficult to work it out directly from the limit definition of the derivative and the appropriate continuity hypotheses.
 
  • #4
Oh yea Icebreaker, try this one both ways ok:

[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r)Sin(r)dr[/tex]

Do the integration first then take the derivative is one way. Then for the second way use Leibnitz's rule or do what Hurkyl said.
 
  • #5
I suppose you could always use the chain rule... consider

[tex]
h(u, v) = \int_0^u f(v, r) g(r) \, dr
[/tex]
 
  • #6
By the way- there is no need to write that as a partial derivative. It's a function of t only.
 
  • #7
saltydog said:
Oh yea Icebreaker, try this one both ways ok:

[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r)Sin(r)dr[/tex]

Do the integration first then take the derivative is one way. Then for the second way use Leibnitz's rule or do what Hurkyl said.

Details, details guys. Icebreaker I suspect, and this is only a hunch and I could be wrong, but that partial, the integral, function of two variables is well maybe a little intimidating. Hey, they're always posting stuf in here I find intimidating. Here's Leibnitz' rule applied to this problem:

[tex]\frac{d}{dt}\int_0^t G(r,t)dr=G(t,t)+\int_0^t \frac{\partial G}{\partial t} dr[/tex]

So:

[tex]\begin{align*}
\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\int_0^t (t^2 r)Sin(r)dr &=
t^3 Sin(t)+\int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t}(t^2 r Sin(r))dr \\ &=
t^3 Sin(t)+\int_0^t 2t rSin(r)dr \\ &=
t^3Sin(t)+2t[Sin(t)-tCos(t)]
\end{align}
[/tex]

But check it to make sure I didn't make any errors.
 
  • #8
Saltydog, which is the antiderivative of [tex]r Sin(r)[/tex] with respect to

[tex]r[/tex] ?
 
  • #9
Castilla said:
Saltydog, which is the antiderivative of [tex]r Sin(r)[/tex] with respect to

[tex]r[/tex] ?
Use intergation by parts on this one.
(You should get Sin(r)-rCos(r)+C)
 
  • #10
Wow, so many replies in such a short time. Thanks; I'll be going over all this info.
 
  • #11
Saltydog, I get another result for [tex] \int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t} {t^2 rsin(r)dr [/tex].

I got this:

[tex] \int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t} {t^2 rsin(r)dr =

\int_0^t {2t rsin(r)dr} =

2t \int_0^t {rsin(r)dr} =

2t (sin(t) - cos(t) - ( sin(0) - cos(0)) =

2t ( sin(t) - cos(t) +1)

[/tex].

By the way, how can I cut these long phrases?

Castilla
 
  • #12
Check out the align code here (do a "quote" to check out the commands):

[tex]
\begin{align*}
\int_0^t \frac{\partial}{\partial t} t^2 rsin(r)dr &= \int_0^t 2trSin(r)dr \\
&= 2t\int_0^t rSin(r)dr \\
&= 2t\left[(Sin(r)-rCos(r))\right ]_0^t \\
&= 2t(Sin(t)-tCos(t))
\end{align}
[/tex]

The asterisk prevents equation numbering, the \\ skips lines, the &= aligns on the equal signs. I think you missin' that extra t.
 
Last edited:
  • #13
Thank you.
 

FAQ: Finding the Derivative of an Integral: Can You Solve It?

What is the derivative of an integral?

The derivative of an integral is the function that describes the rate of change of the integral with respect to its variable. It is also known as the fundamental theorem of calculus, which states that differentiation and integration are inverse operations.

How do you find the derivative of an integral?

To find the derivative of an integral, you can use the fundamental theorem of calculus, which states that the derivative of an integral is equal to the integrand evaluated at the upper limit of integration. You can also use the rules of differentiation, such as the power rule, chain rule, and product rule, depending on the complexity of the integral.

What is the significance of the derivative of an integral?

The derivative of an integral is significant because it allows us to calculate rates of change and slopes of curves, which are essential in many scientific and mathematical applications. It is also vital in solving differential equations, which are used to model many natural phenomena in physics, engineering, and other fields.

Can the derivative of an integral be negative?

Yes, the derivative of an integral can be negative. This means that the function is decreasing at that particular point. The sign of the derivative depends on the behavior of the integral function, and it can be positive, negative, or zero at different points.

When is the derivative of an integral undefined?

The derivative of an integral is undefined when the integral function is discontinuous or has a sharp corner at the point of differentiation. This is because the derivative is a measure of the rate of change, and it cannot be calculated at a point where the function is not continuous.

Similar threads

Replies
13
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
395
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
3
Views
2K
Back
Top