Exploring Accumulations of Change - AP Calculus AB
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What is the integral of $f(x) = \sin(x)$ from $0$ to $\pi$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = \sin(x)$ from $0$ to $\pi$?
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$\int_0^{\pi} \sin(x),dx = 2$. Antiderivative is $-\cos(x)$, giving total area under sine curve.
$\int_0^{\pi} \sin(x),dx = 2$. Antiderivative is $-\cos(x)$, giving total area under sine curve.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = 5x$ from $0$ to $3$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = 5x$ from $0$ to $3$?
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$\int_0^3 5x,dx = 22.5$. Linear function $5x$ has antiderivative $\frac{5x^2}{2}$.
$\int_0^3 5x,dx = 22.5$. Linear function $5x$ has antiderivative $\frac{5x^2}{2}$.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = 4x^3$ from $0$ to $1$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = 4x^3$ from $0$ to $1$?
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$\int_0^1 4x^3,dx = 1$. Power rule: antiderivative of $x^3$ is $\frac{x^4}{4}$.
$\int_0^1 4x^3,dx = 1$. Power rule: antiderivative of $x^3$ is $\frac{x^4}{4}$.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = 2x$ from $1$ to $3$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = 2x$ from $1$ to $3$?
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$\int_1^3 2x,dx = 8$. Antiderivative is $x^2$, evaluated from 1 to 3 gives $9-1=8$.
$\int_1^3 2x,dx = 8$. Antiderivative is $x^2$, evaluated from 1 to 3 gives $9-1=8$.
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Find the antiderivative of $f(x) = 5x^4$.
Find the antiderivative of $f(x) = 5x^4$.
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$F(x) = x^5 + C$. Power rule for antiderivatives: increase exponent by 1, divide by new exponent.
$F(x) = x^5 + C$. Power rule for antiderivatives: increase exponent by 1, divide by new exponent.
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State the formula for the area under a curve using integration.
State the formula for the area under a curve using integration.
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Area = $\int_a^b f(x),dx$. Fundamental connection between integration and area under curves.
Area = $\int_a^b f(x),dx$. Fundamental connection between integration and area under curves.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = e^x$ from $0$ to $1$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = e^x$ from $0$ to $1$?
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$\int_0^1 e^x,dx = e - 1$. Antiderivative is $e^x$, evaluated from 0 to 1 gives $e-1$.
$\int_0^1 e^x,dx = e - 1$. Antiderivative is $e^x$, evaluated from 0 to 1 gives $e-1$.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = \cos(x)$ from $0$ to $\frac{\pi}{2}$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = \cos(x)$ from $0$ to $\frac{\pi}{2}$?
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$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos(x),dx = 1$. Antiderivative is $\sin(x)$, evaluated from 0 to $\frac{\pi}{2}$ gives $1-0=1$.
$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos(x),dx = 1$. Antiderivative is $\sin(x)$, evaluated from 0 to $\frac{\pi}{2}$ gives $1-0=1$.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = 1$ from $0$ to $5$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = 1$ from $0$ to $5$?
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$\int_0^5 1,dx = 5$. Integral of constant function equals constant times interval length.
$\int_0^5 1,dx = 5$. Integral of constant function equals constant times interval length.
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State the definition of an antiderivative.
State the definition of an antiderivative.
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A function $F(x)$ such that $F'(x) = f(x)$ for all $x$ in the domain. Function whose derivative equals the given function.
A function $F(x)$ such that $F'(x) = f(x)$ for all $x$ in the domain. Function whose derivative equals the given function.
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Compute $\int_0^2 (4x - x^2),dx$.
Compute $\int_0^2 (4x - x^2),dx$.
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$\frac{16}{3}$. Quadratic function forming parabolic region with positive area.
$\frac{16}{3}$. Quadratic function forming parabolic region with positive area.
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Find $\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x e^{t^2},dt$.
Find $\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x e^{t^2},dt$.
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$e^{x^2}$. By FTC Part 1, derivative equals the integrand with $x$ substituted.
$e^{x^2}$. By FTC Part 1, derivative equals the integrand with $x$ substituted.
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Compute $\int_0^1 (x^2 - x + 1),dx$.
Compute $\int_0^1 (x^2 - x + 1),dx$.
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$\frac{5}{6}$. Quadratic function integrated using power rule for each term.
$\frac{5}{6}$. Quadratic function integrated using power rule for each term.
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Find $\int_0^2 (x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x),dx$.
Find $\int_0^2 (x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x),dx$.
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$2$. Cubic polynomial integrated using power rule for each term.
$2$. Cubic polynomial integrated using power rule for each term.
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Evaluate $\int_0^1 (x^4 - x^2 + 1),dx$.
Evaluate $\int_0^1 (x^4 - x^2 + 1),dx$.
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$\frac{5}{6}$. Sum of power functions integrated using standard power rule.
$\frac{5}{6}$. Sum of power functions integrated using standard power rule.
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Compute $\int_0^4 (x - 2),dx$.
Compute $\int_0^4 (x - 2),dx$.
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$0$. Linear function with zero net area due to symmetry about $x=2$.
$0$. Linear function with zero net area due to symmetry about $x=2$.
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Find $\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x \ln(t),dt$.
Find $\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x \ln(t),dt$.
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$\ln(x)$. By FTC Part 1, derivative of integral equals integrand.
$\ln(x)$. By FTC Part 1, derivative of integral equals integrand.
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Evaluate $\int_1^2 (x^2 + x),dx$.
Evaluate $\int_1^2 (x^2 + x),dx$.
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$\frac{7}{3}$. Sum of power functions integrated using power rule.
$\frac{7}{3}$. Sum of power functions integrated using power rule.
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State the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals.
State the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals.
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$\exists c \in [a, b]$ such that $f(c) = \frac{1}{b-a}\int_a^b f(x),dx$. Guarantees existence of point where function equals its average value.
$\exists c \in [a, b]$ such that $f(c) = \frac{1}{b-a}\int_a^b f(x),dx$. Guarantees existence of point where function equals its average value.
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Compute $\int_0^2 (3x^2 + 2x),dx$.
Compute $\int_0^2 (3x^2 + 2x),dx$.
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$12$. Antiderivative is $x^3 + x^2$, evaluated from 0 to 2 gives $8 + 4 = 12$.
$12$. Antiderivative is $x^3 + x^2$, evaluated from 0 to 2 gives $8 + 4 = 12$.
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State the definition of a definite integral.
State the definition of a definite integral.
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The limit of Riemann sums: $\lim_{n\to\infty} \sum_{i=1}^{n} f(x_i^*)\Delta x$. Formal definition using limit of approximating rectangular areas.
The limit of Riemann sums: $\lim_{n\to\infty} \sum_{i=1}^{n} f(x_i^*)\Delta x$. Formal definition using limit of approximating rectangular areas.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = 3x^2$ from $1$ to $4$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = 3x^2$ from $1$ to $4$?
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$\int_1^4 3x^2,dx = 63$. Antiderivative is $x^3$, so $F(4) - F(1) = 64 - 1 = 63$.
$\int_1^4 3x^2,dx = 63$. Antiderivative is $x^3$, so $F(4) - F(1) = 64 - 1 = 63$.
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Find $\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x \sin(t),dt$.
Find $\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x \sin(t),dt$.
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$\sin(x)$. By FTC Part 1, derivative of integral with variable upper limit equals integrand.
$\sin(x)$. By FTC Part 1, derivative of integral with variable upper limit equals integrand.
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What is the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 2?
What is the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 2?
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$\int_a^b f(x),dx = F(b) - F(a)$, where $F$ is an antiderivative of $f$. States that definite integral equals antiderivative evaluated at bounds.
$\int_a^b f(x),dx = F(b) - F(a)$, where $F$ is an antiderivative of $f$. States that definite integral equals antiderivative evaluated at bounds.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = x^3$ from $-1$ to $1$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = x^3$ from $-1$ to $1$?
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$0$. Odd function over symmetric interval gives zero due to cancellation.
$0$. Odd function over symmetric interval gives zero due to cancellation.
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What is the average value of $f(x) = x^2$ on $[0, 3]$?
What is the average value of $f(x) = x^2$ on $[0, 3]$?
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$\frac{1}{3} \int_0^3 x^2,dx = 3$. Average value formula: $\frac{1}{b-a}\int_a^b f(x)dx$ applied to $x^2$ on $[0,3]$.
$\frac{1}{3} \int_0^3 x^2,dx = 3$. Average value formula: $\frac{1}{b-a}\int_a^b f(x)dx$ applied to $x^2$ on $[0,3]$.
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Evaluate $\int_0^{\pi} \sin(x),dx$.
Evaluate $\int_0^{\pi} \sin(x),dx$.
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$2$. Antiderivative is $-\cos(x)$, evaluated from 0 to $\pi$ gives $-(-1)-(-1)=2$.
$2$. Antiderivative is $-\cos(x)$, evaluated from 0 to $\pi$ gives $-(-1)-(-1)=2$.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = 3$ from $0$ to $2$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = 3$ from $0$ to $2$?
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$\int_0^2 3,dx = 6$. Integral of constant equals constant times interval width.
$\int_0^2 3,dx = 6$. Integral of constant equals constant times interval width.
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What is the integral of $f(x) = e^x$ from $0$ to $1$?
What is the integral of $f(x) = e^x$ from $0$ to $1$?
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$\int_0^1 e^x,dx = e - 1$. Antiderivative is $e^x$, evaluated from $0$ to $1$ gives $e-1$.
$\int_0^1 e^x,dx = e - 1$. Antiderivative is $e^x$, evaluated from $0$ to $1$ gives $e-1$.
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State the formula for the area under a curve using integration.
State the formula for the area under a curve using integration.
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Area = $\int_a^b f(x),dx$. Fundamental connection between integration and area under curves.
Area = $\int_a^b f(x),dx$. Fundamental connection between integration and area under curves.
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