Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus links the concept of differentiation with integration, stating that if a function is continuous on an interval [a, b], then the integral of its derivative over that interval equals the difference in the values of the function at the endpoints. This theorem allows us to evaluate definite integrals by finding an antiderivative of the integrand.
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Definite Integral
A definite integral represents the signed area under a curve defined by a function over a specific interval [a, b]. It is calculated using the limits of integration, which specify the interval, and provides a numerical value that reflects the accumulation of quantities, such as area, volume, or total change, over that interval.
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Antiderivative
An antiderivative of a function is another function whose derivative is the original function. In the context of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, finding the antiderivative is essential for evaluating definite integrals, as it allows us to compute the integral by substituting the limits of integration into the antiderivative and calculating the difference.
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