Integration Flashcards
What is integration?
The opposite of differentiation
When would Integration be used?
Finding the area between a curve and the x axis between two points
What is the notation for integration?
What is the difference between indefinite and definite integration?
Indefinite means we don’t have x values to take into account, so there will always be + c at the end, as the exact expression is unknown
What are the steps for integration?
- Increase the power by 1
- Divide the coefficient by this NEW power
- If indefinite integration then add + c at the end
What are the general integration formula’s ?
What is a way to check integration?
If differentiated gives the original answer
General tips to remember when integrating:
- Always remembering the + c
- When expanding/ manipulating the original expression keep it in brackets with the dx
- Look at what they want you to integrate with respect to (dx or dn or dp)
What is the constant of integration?
The + c that comes at the end of indefinite integration
What are the two phrases in which you will be required to find the constant of integration?
- Given the gradient function to integrate and a point on the curve
- Given a second derivative to integrate and a gradient at at given point