How to Differentiate an Integral with a Variable Upper Limit?

In summary, the conversation discussed differentiating both sides of an equation involving an integral and finding the resulting expression. The integral was rewritten to simplify the process and the fundamental theorem of calculus was used to solve for the derivative. The purpose of rewriting the integral was to remove any potential confusion.
  • #1
dbb04
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I have this equation


[tex]
\int_t^T n(s) (1- e^{-c (T-s)}) ds = c F(T)
[/tex]


and I need to differentiate both sides with respect to T

[tex]
\frac{\partial }{\partial T}
[/tex]

to get the following result

[tex]
\int_t^T n(s) ( e^{-c (T-s)}) ds = \frac{\partial F(T)}{\partial T}
[/tex]

How was it done ? What integration and differentiation rule was used ? If you could show it step by step I would appreciate.
 
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  • #2
I would rewrite the integral:

[tex]
\int_t^T n(s) (1- e^{-c (T-s)}) ds = \int_t^T n(s)ds-e^{-cT}\int_t^T n(s) e^{cs}} ds
[/tex]

Then use the tried and true fundamental theorem of calculus (assuming g is continuous):

[tex]\frac{d}{dT}\int_{a}^{T}g(s)ds=g(T)[/tex]

The purpose of rewriting was to remove any potentially confusing dependence of T from the integrands.
 
  • #3
Yeah, sure. Now I see it.

Thanks very much for the prompt reply
 

FAQ: How to Differentiate an Integral with a Variable Upper Limit?

What is the definition of differentiation of an integral?

The differentiation of an integral is a mathematical operation that involves finding the rate of change of a function with respect to its independent variable. In simpler terms, it is the process of finding the slope of a curve at a particular point.

Why is differentiation of an integral important?

Differentiation of an integral is important because it allows us to analyze and understand the behavior of functions. It is also a crucial tool in many fields of science and engineering, such as physics, economics, and statistics.

What is the relationship between differentiation and integration?

Differentiation and integration are inverse operations of each other. This means that the derivative of a function is the inverse of its integral, and vice versa. They are also closely related in the fundamental theorem of calculus.

How do you differentiate an integral?

To differentiate an integral, we can use the fundamental theorem of calculus, which states that the derivative of an integral is the integrand evaluated at the upper limit of integration. In other words, we can simply replace the variable of integration with the upper limit and then take the derivative of the resulting expression.

Can differentiation of an integral be used for applications in real life?

Yes, differentiation of an integral has many real-life applications. For example, in physics, it is used to calculate the velocity and acceleration of objects in motion. In economics, it is used to analyze demand and supply curves. In engineering, it is used to optimize designs and solve problems related to motion and dynamics.

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