Math Problem Statement

Find the indefinite integral.

(6ti + j + k) dt

Solution

To find the indefinite integral of the vector function (6ti+j+k)dt(6t\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}) \, dt, we integrate each component of the vector with respect to tt.

The vector function can be broken into its components:

6ti+j+k6t\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}

  1. Integral of 6ti6t\mathbf{i}: 6tdt=6t22=3t2\int 6t \, dt = 6 \cdot \frac{t^2}{2} = 3t^2 So, the integral of 6ti6t\mathbf{i} is 3t2i3t^2\mathbf{i}.

  2. Integral of j\mathbf{j}: 1dt=t\int 1 \, dt = t So, the integral of j\mathbf{j} is tjt\mathbf{j}.

  3. Integral of k\mathbf{k}: 1dt=t\int 1 \, dt = t So, the integral of k\mathbf{k} is tkt\mathbf{k}.

Final result:

(6ti+j+k)dt=3t2i+tj+tk+C\int (6t\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}) \, dt = 3t^2\mathbf{i} + t\mathbf{j} + t\mathbf{k} + \mathbf{C}

where C\mathbf{C} is the constant of integration, a vector (C1i+C2j+C3k)(C_1\mathbf{i} + C_2\mathbf{j} + C_3\mathbf{k}).


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  1. How do you find the indefinite integral of a vector function?
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  3. How do constants of integration work in vector calculus?
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Tip: When integrating vector functions, treat each component separately, integrating them as scalar functions of the variable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Calculus
Indefinite Integral
Component-wise Integration

Formulas

Integral of 6t: ∫6t dt = 3t^2
Integral of 1: ∫1 dt = t

Theorems

Component-wise integration of vector functions
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College-Level