Theory and Concept
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Integration by parts is an important technique of integration used when the integrand is the product of two functions. It is derived from the product rule of differentiation and is particularly useful when direct integration is difficult.
The integration by parts formula is:
Alternatively, the formula can be written in differential notation as:
Here, one function is selected as \(u\), while the remaining part is taken as \(dv\). The choice of \(u\) is important because its differentiation should simplify the integrand.
Step-by-step Plan
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Identify the two functions in the integrand \(x\sin x\).
Choose \(u=x\) and \(dv=\sin x\,dx\).
Differentiate \(u\) to obtain \(du=dx\).
Integrate \(dv\) to obtain \(v=-\cos x\).
Substitute these values into the integration by parts formula.
Simplify the resulting integral and evaluate it.
Add the constant of integration \(C\).
Complete Solution
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Given — \[I=\int x\sin x\,dx\]
- Comparing the integrand with the integration by parts formula, choose:\[u=x,\qquad dv=\sin x\,dx\]
- Differentiate \(u\)
- Differentiating \(u=x\) with respect to \(x\), we get:\[du=\frac{d}{dx}(x)\,dx\]\[\boxed{du=dx}\]
- Integrate \(dv\).
- Integrating \(dv=\sin x\,dx\), we obtain:\[v=\int\sin x\,dx\]\[\boxed{v=-\cos x}\]
- Thus, the required values are:\[u=x,\quad du=dx,\quad v=-\cos x\]
- Apply the integration by parts formula
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Using\[\int u\,dv=uv-\int v\,du\]
- Substituting \(u=x\), \(v=-\cos x\), and \(du=dx\), we get:\[ \begin{aligned} I&=x(-\cos x)-\int(-\cos x)\,dx\\ &=-x\cos x+\int\cos x\,dx \end{aligned} \]
- Evaluate the remaining integral
- We know that:\[\int\cos x\,dx=\sin x\]
- Therefore:\[I=-x\cos x+\sin x+C\]
Final Answer
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Exam Significance
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- Fundamental integration technique: This problem tests the application of integration by parts, an important technique in NCERT Class 12 Mathematics.
- Formula application: Students must correctly identify \(u\), \(dv\), \(du\), and \(v\).
- Product rule connection: It reinforces the relationship between differentiation and integration.
- Step-wise marking: Correct selection of functions, substitution into the formula, simplification, and the final answer are important steps for scoring full marks.
- Constant of integration: The arbitrary constant \(C\) must be included in an indefinite integral.
Significance for Competitive Entrance Examinations
- JEE Main and Advanced: Integration by parts frequently appears in questions involving products of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
- Integration strategy: The problem develops the ability to select the function whose differentiation simplifies the integrand.
- Inverse verification: Differentiating the final expression is an effective way to verify an indefinite integral and eliminate calculation errors.
- Higher-level applications: The same technique is useful in evaluating definite integrals, reduction formulae, and more complicated integrals.
Common Mistakes
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- Forgetting the negative sign while integrating \(\sin x\).
- Writing \(uv+\int v\,du\) instead of \(uv-\int v\,du\).
- Making a sign error when substituting \(v=-\cos x\).
- Omitting the constant of integration \(C\).
- Skipping intermediate steps, particularly when applying the integration by parts formula.
Key Takeaways
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Integration by parts is derived from the product rule of differentiation.
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The appropriate formula is \(\int u\,dv=uv-\int v\,du\).
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For \(\int x\sin x\,dx\), choose \(u=x\) and \(dv=\sin x\,dx\).
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The differential and integral of the selected functions are \(du=dx\) and \(v=-\cos x\), respectively.
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The negative sign in \(v=-\cos x\) must be handled carefully while substituting into the formula.
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Always include the arbitrary constant \(C\) in indefinite integration.
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Differentiation provides a reliable method of checking the correctness of an indefinite integral.