Math Problem Statement

Given a riemann sum of (4k^3-2k^2+n)/(n^4)

Solution

Given the expression 4k32k2+nn4\frac{4k^3 - 2k^2 + n}{n^4}, it seems we need to analyze it in the context of a Riemann sum. Usually, Riemann sums are used to approximate the integral of a function over an interval. Let's break down the steps to better understand how we can proceed.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Expression of Riemann Sum: A Riemann sum typically has the form: k=1nf(xk)Δx\sum_{k=1}^{n} f(x_k) \Delta x where f(xk)f(x_k) is the function evaluated at a specific point in each subinterval, and Δx\Delta x is the width of each subinterval.

  2. Identify the components:

    • f(xk)f(x_k) in this case seems to be related to 4k32k2+nn4\frac{4k^3 - 2k^2 + n}{n^4}.
    • The variable kk usually denotes the subinterval index.
    • nn represents the number of subintervals.
  3. Normalize the expression: Since f(xk)f(x_k) is given in terms of kk and nn, we need to express kk in terms of xx. Generally, kk can be related to xx as k=xnk = x \cdot n.

  4. Consider the limit as nn \to \infty: The integral is the limit of the Riemann sum as nn approaches infinity: abf(x)dx=limnk=1nf(xk)Δx\int_{a}^{b} f(x) \, dx = \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{k=1}^{n} f(x_k) \Delta x

  5. Evaluate f(x)f(x) in the context of Riemann sum: For f(x)=4k32k2+nn4f(x) = \frac{4k^3 - 2k^2 + n}{n^4}, replace kk with xnx \cdot n: f(x)=4(xn)32(xn)2+nn4=4x3n32x2n2+nn4=4x3n3n42x2n2n4+nn4f(x) = \frac{4(xn)^3 - 2(xn)^2 + n}{n^4} = \frac{4x^3 n^3 - 2x^2 n^2 + n}{n^4} = \frac{4x^3 n^3}{n^4} - \frac{2x^2 n^2}{n^4} + \frac{n}{n^4}

    Simplifying each term: f(x)=4x3n2x2n2+1n3f(x) = \frac{4x^3}{n} - \frac{2x^2}{n^2} + \frac{1}{n^3}

    As nn \to \infty, the terms involving 1n\frac{1}{n}, 1n2\frac{1}{n^2}, and 1n3\frac{1}{n^3} approach zero. Therefore: f(x)0 as nf(x) \approx 0 \text{ as } n \to \infty

  6. Determine the integral: Since f(x)0f(x) \approx 0 as nn \to \infty, the integral of f(x)f(x) over any interval will also approach zero.

Thus, the integral (which the Riemann sum approximates) of 4k32k2+nn4\frac{4k^3 - 2k^2 + n}{n^4} as nn \to \infty is:

0\boxed{0}

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