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The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

The fundamental theorem connects differentiation and integration, the definite integral is computed by antiderivative evaluation at the endpoints, and its corollary makes the integral a function whose derivative recovers the integrand.

1. The theorem and its meaning

The theorem and its meaning

2. Part one in action

Part one in action

3. Part two in action

Part two in action

4. Why the theorem is fundamental

Why the theorem is fundamental

5. The theorem's two parts

Which pair of statements correctly distinguishes the two parts of the fundamental theorem of calculus?

6. Area under the parabola

Using the fundamental theorem, what is the integral from 0 to 1 of x^2 dx?

7. Sine arch area

What is the integral from 0 to pi of sin x dx, the area under one arch of the sine curve?

8. Accumulation function derivative

For A(x) = integral from 0 to x of e^(t^2) dt, which expression equals A prime of x?

9. Chain rule upper limit

For A(x) = integral from 0 to x^2 of sin t dt, what is A prime of x?

10. Lower limit variation

For B(x) = integral from x to 5 of t^2 dt, which expression equals B prime of x?

11. Endpoint evaluation notation## practice-fill Endpoint evaluation notation

The expression F(b) - F(a) is commonly written with F and a vertical bar. What symbol sits between F and the limits? Answer with a single character.

12. Area under x cubed

What is the integral from 0 to 2 of x^3 dx? Answer with a number.

13. Reversed accumulation derivative

A(x) = integral from x to 3 of cos t dt. Reversing limits, A prime of x equals what function of x? Answer with a function like -cos x.

14. Splitting at a zero

To integrate |x| from -1 to 1, the interval is split at 0 into two pieces. How many pieces result? Answer with a number.

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