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 is evaluated from 5/2 to 5√3/2, which means we are interested in the net area between the curve of the function and the x-axis over this interval.
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Integration Techniques
To evaluate integrals like the one presented, various techniques may be employed, such as substitution or trigonometric identities. The integrand, 1 / (v² √(25 - v²)), suggests that a trigonometric substitution might simplify the expression, particularly since it involves a square root of a difference.
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Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus links differentiation and integration, stating that if a function is continuous on an interval, 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 and applying the limits of integration.
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