Which of the following limits is equal to the definite integral from to of ?
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8. Definite Integrals
Introduction to Definite Integrals
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For the function shown below, the definite integral from to of , that is, , is closest to which of the following values?
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Step 1: Understand the problem. You are tasked with evaluating the definite integral \( \int_0^1 f(x) \, dx \), which represents the area under the curve of \( f(x) \) from \( x = 0 \) to \( x = 1 \). The goal is to determine which value the integral is closest to: 0, 0.5, 1, or 2.
Step 2: Analyze the function \( f(x) \). If the function is not explicitly provided, you may need to approximate the area under the curve using geometric methods (e.g., rectangles, triangles, or trapezoids) or numerical integration techniques like the midpoint rule or trapezoidal rule.
Step 3: Set up the definite integral. The integral \( \int_0^1 f(x) \, dx \) is calculated by finding the antiderivative of \( f(x) \), denoted as \( F(x) \), and then applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: \( F(1) - F(0) \).
Step 4: If the function \( f(x) \) is simple (e.g., linear or polynomial), compute the antiderivative \( F(x) \). If \( f(x) \) is complex or unknown, approximate the integral using numerical methods. For example, divide the interval \( [0, 1] \) into subintervals, calculate the function values at specific points, and sum the areas of the approximating shapes.
Step 5: Compare the computed or approximated value of \( \int_0^1 f(x) \, dx \) to the given options (0, 0.5, 1, 2). Determine which value is closest to the result. In this case, the correct answer is stated to be 0.5, so the integral's value should approximate this.
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