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The given problem asks to find the value of the integral:

\[
\int_0^3 x^2 \, d\left( \lfloor x \rfloor - x \right)
\]

where \( \lfloor x \rfloor \) denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to \( x \), i.e., the floor function.

Let's break this down:

### 1. The Structure of the Integral:
The integral has the form \( \int_0^3 x^2 \, d(f(x)) \), where \( f(x) = \lfloor x \rfloor - x \). Since \( \lfloor x \rfloor \) is piecewise constant and decreases linearly in each interval between integers, the integral can be broken into intervals based on the behavior of \( \lfloor x \rfloor \).

### 2. Analyzing the Function:
- For \( 0 \leq x < 1 \), \( \lfloor x \rfloor = 0 \), so \( \lfloor x \rfloor - x = -x \).
- For \( 1 \leq x < 2 \), \( \lfloor x \rfloor = 1 \), so \( \lfloor x \rfloor - x = 1 - x \).
- For \( 2 \leq x < 3 \), \( \lfloor x \rfloor = 2 \), so \( \lfloor x \rfloor - x = 2 - x \).

Thus, the function is piecewise defined, and we evaluate the integral in three segments.

### 3. Breaking the Integral into Segments:
The integral is split over the intervals \( [0, 1) \), \( [1, 2) \), and \( [2, 3) \).

\[
\int_0^3 x^2 \, d(\lfloor x \rfloor - x) = \int_0^1 x^2 \, d(-x) + \int_1^2 x^2 \, d(1 - x) + \int_2^3 x^2 \, d(2 - x)
\]

Each of these integrals can be computed separately. Since the floor function is piecewise constant, the integral simplifies significantly.

### 4. Conclusion:
Solving these integrals gives the result as:

\[
\boxed{4}
\]

So, the correct answer is **(c) 4**.

Would you like more details on the steps for each part of the integral?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:
1. How does the floor function affect the behavior of integrals?
2. What are some properties of the greatest integer function in calculus?
3. How can piecewise functions be integrated over specified intervals?
4. How does the floor function introduce discontinuities in an integral?
5. What other real-world applications use the greatest integer function?

**Tip**: When integrating piecewise functions, break the integral over intervals where the function behaves differently.

Which of the following is the value of the integral from 0 to 3 of x^2 d([x] - x) where [ ] denotes the greatest integer function?

Find the value of the integral from 0 to 3 of x^2 with the floor function [x]. This problem explores the behavior of piecewise functions and the greatest integer function in integral calculus. Detailed solution included.

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