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Common Integration Formulas
∫x^n dx = x^(n+1)/(n+1) + C
Power Rule (n ≠ -1)
∫e^x dx = e^x + C
Exponential Function
∫sin(x) dx = -cos(x) + C
Trigonometric
∫cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C
Trigonometric
∫1/x dx = ln|x| + C
Logarithmic
∫ln(x) dx = x·ln(x) - x + C
Integration by Parts
What is Integration?
Integration is a fundamental concept in calculus that finds the antiderivative of a function. It is the reverse process of differentiation. If differentiation finds the rate of change, integration finds the original function.
Types of Integration
- Indefinite Integration: Finds the general antiderivative F(x) + C. The constant C represents all possible vertical shifts.
- Definite Integration: Calculates the area under a curve between two limits a and b.
Basic Rules
∫k dx = kx + C (k is constant)
∫x^n dx = x^(n+1)/(n+1) + C
∫[f(x) + g(x)] dx = ∫f(x)dx + ∫g(x)dx
Applications of Integration
- Area under curve: Calculate the area bounded by a function and x-axis
- Volume: Find volume of solids of revolution
- Physics: Calculate work, electric potential
- Probability: Find probability distributions
Integration Techniques
Substitution
For composite functions
Integration by Parts
∫u dv = uv - ∫v du
Solved Examples
Example 1: ∫x² dx
Apply power rule: x^(2+1)/(2+1) + C
Answer: x³/3 + C
Example 2: ∫e^x dx
e^x is its own antiderivative
Answer: e^x + C
Example 3: ∫sin(x) dx
Derivative of -cos(x) is sin(x)
Answer: -cos(x) + C
Integration is essential for Class 12 Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering
Advanced Integration Techniques
Trigonometric Substitution
For expressions with √(a²-x²), √(a²+x²), √(x²-a²)
Partial Fractions
Decompose rational functions into simpler fractions
Double Integration
∬f(x,y) dA for area and volume calculations
Integration by Parts (Tabular)
For products of polynomials and exponentials/trig
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
The Fundamental Theorem links differentiation and integration:
∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a)
Where F(x) is the antiderivative of f(x)
Real-World Applications
- Engineering: Calculate center of mass, moment of inertia
- Physics: Find displacement from velocity, work from force
- Economics: Consumer and producer surplus
- Statistics: Probability density functions
- Medicine: Drug concentration over time
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