General feature of Newton Integral

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the Newton integral and its relationship to the boundedness of a continuous function. The speaker asks for help in proving that a function is bounded if its Newton integral is finite. They clarify that by Newton integral, they mean the integral of a function from a to b defined using a primitive function. The conversation emphasizes that the proof should only use Newton's definition and not the Riemann definition based on areas in the graph.
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Hi,

I need a help with responding one question from my calculus classes...

Lef f: [0, + infin.) ---> R be a continuous function and let exist the finite Newton integral of f(x) dx from 0 to +infinity. It´s neccesary that f is bounded?

Thanks for any help. :wink:
 
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I'm not sure what you mean by "the finite Newton integral". Do you mean to assert that the Riemann integral is finite?
 
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By Newton Integral I mean the integral of f(x) dx from a to b defined as follows, let F be a primtive function to f then the discussed integral is equal to F(b) - F(a) or [lim (x --> b-) F(x) - lim (x --> a+) F(x)] and the Riemanns definition of integral is based on the areas in the graph. So the task demands to proof it only from the Newton's definition.
 

FAQ: General feature of Newton Integral

What is the Newton Integral?

The Newton Integral is a mathematical concept developed by Sir Isaac Newton that is used to calculate the area under a curve. It is also known as the Newton-Cotes formula or the Newton-Leibniz formula.

How is the Newton Integral calculated?

The Newton Integral is calculated by dividing the area under a curve into smaller, simpler shapes such as rectangles or trapezoids. The sum of these areas is then used to approximate the total area under the curve.

What is the importance of the Newton Integral?

The Newton Integral is important because it allows us to find the area under a curve, which is useful in many fields such as physics, engineering, and economics. It also has applications in calculating volumes, work, and other physical quantities.

What are the limitations of the Newton Integral?

The Newton Integral has limitations when used to calculate the area under certain types of curves, such as highly oscillatory or non-smooth curves. In these cases, other methods such as Monte Carlo integration may be more accurate.

How is the Newton Integral related to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

The Newton Integral is closely related to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, which states that the integral of a function can be computed by finding its antiderivative. The Newton Integral is a specific application of this theorem, where the antiderivative is used to calculate the area under a curve.

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