Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Definite Integrals
A definite integral calculates the accumulation of a quantity, represented as the area under a curve, between two specified limits. In this case, the integral from 0 to √3 indicates that we are interested in the area under the curve of the function (6x³) / √(x² + 1) from x = 0 to x = √3.
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Integration Techniques
To evaluate integrals, various techniques can be employed, such as substitution, integration by parts, or trigonometric identities. For the given integral, recognizing the appropriate method, such as substitution, can simplify the process of finding the antiderivative of the function.
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Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus links differentiation and integration, stating that if F is an antiderivative of f on an interval [a, b], then the definite integral of f from a to b is F(b) - F(a). This theorem is essential for evaluating the definite integral after finding the antiderivative of the integrand.
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