If f′ is continuous on [0,∞) and limx→∞f(x)=0, show∫0∞f′(x)dx=−f(0)We can extend our definition of average value of a conti function to an infinite interval by defining the average
Q. If f′ is continuous on [0,∞) and limx→∞f(x)=0, show∫0∞f′(x)dx=−f(0)We can extend our definition of average value of a conti function to an infinite interval by defining the average
Understand Given Information: Let's first understand the given information and what we need to prove. We are given that f′(x) is continuous on [0,∞) and that limx→∞f(x)=0. We need to show that ∫0∞f′(x)dx=−f(0).
Apply Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 1 states that if F is an antiderivative of f on an interval I, then for any a,b in I, ∫abf(x)dx=F(b)−F(a). In our case, f(x) is the antiderivative of f′(x), so we can apply this theorem.
Write Integral and Take Limit: We can write the integral of f′(x) from 0 to b (where b is a finite number that will later approach infinity) as ∫0bf′(x)dx=f(b)−f(0).
Substitute Limit and Simplify: Now, we take the limit of both sides as b approaches infinity. The left side becomes ∫0∞f′(x)dx, and the right side becomes limb→∞(f(b)−f(0)).
Finalize the Proof: Since we are given that limx→∞f(x)=0, we can substitute this into our equation, giving us limb→∞f(b)=0. Therefore, the right side of our equation becomes 0−f(0), which simplifies to −f(0).
Finalize the Proof: Since we are given that limx→∞f(x)=0, we can substitute this into our equation, giving us limb→∞f(b)=0. Therefore, the right side of our equation becomes 0−f(0), which simplifies to −f(0).Putting it all together, we have ∫0∞f′(x)dx=−f(0), which is what we wanted to prove.
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