Patrick's question at Yahoo Answers (First fundamental theorem of Calculus)

In summary, the conversation is about solving an integration problem and finding the value of a specific derivative. The solution is provided using the First fundamental theorem of Calculus and plugging in the given values to find the final answer of 4.
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Fernando Revilla
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Here is the question:

don't know how to type the question so here's the link to the image.

http://goo.gl/vQhhs

Thanks in advance :)

Here is a link to the question:

Integration by parts? - Yahoo! Answers

I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can find my response.
 
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Hello Patrick,

The problem is:

Find $\dfrac{f''(2)}{\pi}$ if $f(x)=\displaystyle\int_1^x\sin (\pi t^2)\;dt$. Enter your answer as an integer.

Solution. Using the First fundamental theorem of Calculus, $f'(x)=\sin (\pi x^2)$. Deriving again, $f''(x)=2\pi x\cos (\pi x^2)$ so, $$\dfrac{f''(2)}{\pi}=\frac{4\pi\cos(4\pi)}{\pi}=4\cos(4\pi)=4$$
 

FAQ: Patrick's question at Yahoo Answers (First fundamental theorem of Calculus)

What is the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval and has a continuous derivative, then the definite integral of that function over that interval can be evaluated by finding the antiderivative of the function and evaluating it at the endpoints of the interval.

How is the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus related to the Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

The Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is a direct consequence of the First Fundamental Theorem. It states that if a function is continuous on an interval and has an antiderivative, then the definite integral of the function over that interval can be evaluated by finding any antiderivative of the function and subtracting the value at the lower endpoint from the value at the upper endpoint.

What is the difference between the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

The main difference between the two theorems is that the First Fundamental Theorem deals with the relationship between a function and its derivative, while the Second Fundamental Theorem deals with the relationship between a function and its antiderivative.

How can I apply the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus in real-life situations?

The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus has many practical applications, such as calculating the area under a curve, finding the velocity of an object, and determining the total change in a quantity over a period of time. It is also used in fields such as economics, physics, and engineering.

Are there any limitations to the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

While the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is a powerful tool for evaluating definite integrals, it does have some limitations. It can only be applied to continuous functions with continuous derivatives, and it does not work for improper integrals or functions with discontinuities. Additionally, the theorem assumes that the interval of integration is closed, meaning it includes the endpoints.

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