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Mean Value Theorem for Integrals
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Lesson Overview
1¢ Mean Value Theorem for Integrals is a direct consequence of the Mean Value Theorem (for Derivatives) and the First Fundamental ‘Theorem of
CCaleulus. In words, tis result is that @ continuous function on a closed, bounded interval has atleast one point where its equal to its average value
‘onthe interval, Geometrically, this means tat the area under the graph ofa continuous function on a closed, bounded interval is equal tothe area of @
rectangle whose base is the lgth ofthe interval and height isthe value ofthe integrand at some point inthe interval
The FunctionAverage maplet { Maples Viewsr][ MapleNet] can be used to plot a function, setup the definite inte
interval, and visualize the conclusion ofthe MVT for Integrals. This maple is built around the FunctionAversee command
package,
al for the average value on an
the Student Calculus}
Theorem (Mean Value Theorem for Integrals)
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Iffis a continuous function on the closed, bounded interval [ 2, then theres at least one number ¢ in (2
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Proof:
‘The proof of the MVT for Integrals isan application ofthe MVT for Integrals with an appropriate choice ofthe function, Define the function F so
that
Fu of inta
‘The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus tells us that Fis continuous on [2,3 J, isdiffereniableon( a,b )jand P'(e}=fle} . These
Value Theorem for Derivatives to F on['a ,% ]. Thatis, there isa least one point ¢ in
are exactly the conditions needed to apply the
a,b) forwhich
rr
File} =fle)
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Example 1: Average Value of a Function
Let Pbe a function defined on the interval [2,8]. Consider regular partion of[ ¢ , ]into® subintervals with endpoints
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bea
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The average of function values, (sq), ay) fl) ss
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‘Observe that inthe final two steps, the definition of 4x. has been used to write — and the constant
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has been factored out of the
The sum in this last expression is Riemann sum, If the number of data points is allowed to increase without bound &
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Definition (Average Value of a Function)
Let fe « continuous function on a closed, bounded interval [ a,
eee fone
J. The average valueof fon a,b lis
‘The FunctionAverage command in Maple's Stadent[Caleulusl] package
Example 2: Hypotheses of MVT Satisfied
The fetion
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fix) = 2:
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is continuous for all real numbers. In particular, the MVT for Integrals applies on the interval [-5, 5]
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‘The average value of fon [-5, $ Ji
> avg = FunctionAverage( 2, x°-5.5, outputinegral
vg] = ay
= Nalue(B avg)
= eval ave)
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|When the average value is included in the plot ofthe function, the shaded area below the average value shouldbe equal fo the ares under the function,
> FunetionAverage( 2, x--5.5, output=plot,
averageoptions=[eolor=cyan,filed-true],
view=[DEFAULT,0.1]);
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‘The graph suggests that there are two points inthe interval (5, $) where the function value is equal tothe average Value of the funetion on [ -5, 5]
‘These two points are
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a
olve( f2=value(2_avg), {x}
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‘These values are consistent with the grap
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Example 3: Hypotheses of MVT Not Satisfied
‘The piecewise constant function
> £3 = piecewise( x<0,-1, x<2, 2,1):
fix) =B:
xed
a2
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has jump discontinuities at 2-0 and 2-2. Because Fis mot continuous at = 0 or z= 2 , the MVT for Integrals does not apply on the
interval [3,3]
> plot( 3, iscont=true ):
‘To understand why the conclusion of the MVT for Integrals is not satisfied, observe thatthe average value of fon [-3,3 ] is
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> (3 avg i= FunctionAverage( (3, x--3.3, outputintegral ):
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Since the function values
1, 1, and 2, its clear that there are no points on (3,3) where £121 = fay
> FunctionAverage( (3, x=-3.3, output=plot,
averageoptions~[eolor=cyan,filedtruel,
views DEFAULT,-1.2]);
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Im =peceweot solve( Bevalue(f3_avg), {x} }s
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‘Note that the average value of the function on [-1, 3 ]is
Function Average( 13, x
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3, outpur=integral
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Now, since the average value of the function on
the average value on [1,3]. Graphically,
|, 3] one ofthe values of this function, there are points where the function value coincides with
> FunetionAverage( 13, x—1.3, output=plot
averageoptions=[eolor=cyan,fil
view=[DEFAULT,1.2]
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And, algebraically,
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While the MVT for Integrals does not apply on either [3,3 ]or [1,3] itis nota contradiction to find a case where the conclusion holds even when
the hypotheses are false, (In terms of boolean logic: False implics Truc is a True statement)
Example 4: Human Res
‘The essential life function of breathing is eyelic. At esta fit human will complete approximately 10 full respiratory eycles every minute. The
‘maximum rate of airflow into the Iungs is about one-half liter per second, Based ox these assumptions the rate of ai flow into the lungs ean be
modeled by the function
> num_resp_cycle_per_+
imax rate_of_air_flow =
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> rate
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* sin( PIs *
ft) = rate;
r_flow
jum_resp_cycle_per_minute/60)}:
‘The volume (in liters) oF airin the lungs at time # (in seconds) is
> VOL := Int( rate, 1-0.)
vol = value( VOL )
Vey = VOL;
= vol;
‘The relationship between the rate of airflow and the volume of ar in the lungs is clearly shown in the following plot.
> PL
ot vol, evalirate,x=)), 0.30,
‘itle="Volume of Air in Lungs",
legend=["volume (L)","rate of airflow (Lis)"] ):
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(Observe thatthe volume is periodic, with period 6 seconds, and thatthe maximum amount of air in the lungs is — Lor approximately 0.9549 L,
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other stresses respiration increases; the maximum lung capacity is about 3.7 L)
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‘The everage amount of air inthe lungs during each respiratory ele (while at ret) ia itle under L,
> Pd
Jot value(avg_vol, 0.30,
color=blue, legend™"average value of volume (L)" ):
plot( value(avg_ vol), x-0..30,
color=cyan, legend=", illed=true ):
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Note that the average value isnot the maximum rate of ar low. Numerically the two quantities are close, but the values (and units) are diferent.
Lesson Summary
‘The Mean Value Theorem for Integrals is obtained when the Mean Value Theorem (for Derivatives) is applied to the function F(x)
foe
the interval [@ , 8}. This version of the MVT provides conditions when the function is ensured to take onthe average value of the funetion
somewhere in the interval. That i, when there is guaranteed to be atleast nambercin( a,b where
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Now that you have completed this lesson, you should practice computing the average value ofa function and knowing when the MVT for Integrals,
can and cannot be appled. The online homework assignment includes practice sessions for these skills as well asa general practice session for
problems related to this lesson, and a graded homework assignment. Also, complete the assigned problems from the text. Remember to use the
Functiondverage maplet | Maplet Viewer|| MapleNet] to assist with some of the average value computations.
Quiz 9 contains questions from the Mean.
Jue Theorem for Inteprals and Ares of a Plane Region lessons
‘The remaining applications inthis unit ~ Volume of a Sold, Length ofa Plane Curve, and Wark -~- can be covered in any order
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