Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Evaluate the integral. ∫01(1t+1i+1t2+1j+tt2+1k)dt\int_{0}^{1} \left( \frac{1}{t+1} \mathbf{i} + \frac{1}{t^2+1} \mathbf{j} + \frac{t}{t^2+1} \mathbf{k} \right) dt
Intuitive explanation

This is a vector integral, where you integrate each component separately. The key insight is that each component is a standard antiderivative in disguise: 1t+1\frac{1}{t+1} gives a logarithm, 1t2+1\frac{1}{t^2+1} is arctangent, and tt2+1\frac{t}{t^2+1} is a substitution away from a logarithm. Evaluate the antiderivative of each component at the bounds and combine the results as a vector.

Intuitive explanation

This is a vector integral, where you integrate each component separately. The key insight is that each component is a standard antiderivative in disguise: 1t+1\frac{1}{t+1} gives a logarithm, 1t2+1\frac{1}{t^2+1} is arctangent, and tt2+1\frac{t}{t^2+1} is a substitution away from a logarithm. Evaluate the antiderivative of each component at the bounds and combine the results as a vector.

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