Proving Integral Norms on C[0,1] for Continuous Functions

In summary, the conversation discusses how to prove that the functions ||f||1 = ∫|f| and ||f||= ∫t|f(t)|dt define norms on the subspace C[0,1] of continuous functions. The conversation also mentions the conditions for proving that ||v||>0 and ||v||=0 implies v=0, and uses the property of integrals to show the validity of these norms.
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cummings12332
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Homework Statement


show that ||f||1 = ∫|f| (integral from 0 to 1) does define a norm on the subspace C[0,1] of continuous functions

and also the same for ||f||= ∫t|f(t)|dt is a norm on C[0,1]


Homework Equations



(there are 3 conditions , i just don't know how to prove that ||v||>0,||v||=0 implies v=0)
 
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cummings12332 said:

Homework Statement


show that ||f||1 = ∫|f| (integral from 0 to 1) does define a norm on the subspace C[0,1] of continuous functions

and also the same for ||f||= ∫t|f(t)|dt is a norm on C[0,1]

Homework Equations



(there are 3 conditions , i just don't know how to prove that ||v||>0,||v||=0 implies v=0)

If a continuous function is nonzero (or positive) at a point, what about its value nearby that point, and why?
 
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LCKurtz said:
If a continuous function is nonzero (or positive) at a point, what about its value nearby that point, and why?

yes if it is not zero ,then |f(x)-f(c)|<esillope then choose esillope to be f(c)/2 then it will get |f(x)|>sth... but how can u ensure that f(c) >0 for esillope has to be >0
 
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cummings12332 said:
yes if it is not zero ,then |f(x)-f(c)|<esillope then choose esillope to be f(c)/2 then it will get |f(x)|>sth... but how can u ensure that f(c) >0 for esillope has to be >0

You have this property of integrals to work with: If ##f,g\in C[a,b]## and ##f(x)> g(x)## on [a,b] then ##\int_a^b f(x)\, dx > \int_a^b g(x)\, dx##
 
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LCKurtz said:
You have this property of integrals to work with: If ##f,g\in C[a,b]## and ##f(x)> g(x)## on [a,b] then ##\int_a^b f(x)\, dx > \int_a^b g(x)\, dx##

yes,i worked out the first one now,but how about the secound one for t f(t) i don't know how to construct the inequality that u have mentioned above..
 

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