How can I integrate this function using substitution?

In summary, the definite integral of the function sin(t)/t from 1 to 2 cannot be easily evaluated using substitution or integration by parts. It may require additional techniques to find a closed form solution.
  • #1
ada0713
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Homework Statement


Evaluate the definate integral of the following
[tex]\int[/tex] (from 1 to 2) [tex]\frac{sin t}{t}[/tex] dt


The Attempt at a Solution



I am actually stuch from the very beginning.
I tried to set u=sin(t) but this doesn't help much because (sint)'=cost and
this is going to make the problem more complicated.
I also set u=1/t but the derivative of 1/t has nothing to do with
the function as well.

(Perhaps I shouldn't integrate the function by substitution)

Please help me with the start!
 
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  • #2
I set:
u=sint dv=1/t dt
du=-cost v=lnltl

[tex]\int[/tex] [from 1 to 2] (sint)(1/t) dt

= [(sint)(lnltl)][tex]^{1}_{2}[/tex] -[tex]\int[/tex][from 1 to 2] lnltl (-cost)

How do I integrate the red part?
should I do the by parts again?
 
  • #3
Well...I do not think there is any closed form of that integral.(To my knowledge) You may need something more than integration by parts.
 
  • #4
For your latex

\int_1^2

\frac 1 t or \frac{1}{t} - use the brackets when you have more than one letter per term

Or maybe you were lazy :-p
 
  • #5
roco, where did you learn the \int_1^2 notation? I never figured it out, at least not from the latex code reference PDF file.
 
  • #6
Defennnder said:
roco, where did you learn the \int_1^2 notation? I never figured it out, at least not from the latex code reference PDF file.
[tex]\int_1^2[/tex]

Click on the latex and you will see the code.
 

FAQ: How can I integrate this function using substitution?

What is integration by substitution?

Integration by substitution, also known as u-substitution, is a technique used in calculus to solve integrals by replacing the variable with a new variable that simplifies the integral.

When is integration by substitution used?

Integration by substitution is used when the integrand contains a function that is the derivative of another function, making it easier to integrate.

How is integration by substitution performed?

To perform integration by substitution, you first identify the function that needs to be substituted and then choose a new variable to replace it. You then integrate the new function and substitute the original variable back in at the end.

What are the benefits of using integration by substitution?

Integration by substitution can simplify complicated integrals and make them easier to solve. It can also be used to solve integrals that cannot be solved by other techniques.

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Integration by substitution is not always possible or efficient to use. It may not work for all integrals, and in some cases, it may lead to more complicated integrals.

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