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Integrating Vector-Valued Functions

Definition

Integrating a vector-valued function involves finding the antiderivative (or integral) of each component of the vector separately. It calculates the area under the curve represented by the vector.

Related terms

Arc Length Parameterization: An arc length parameterization describes a curve using its arc length as an independent variable.

Line Integral: A line integral calculates quantities such as work or circulation along a curve defined by a vector field.

Fundamental Theorem for Line Integrals: This theorem relates line integrals to antiderivatives and provides shortcuts for evaluating certain types of line integrals.

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  • AP Calculus AB/BC - Unit 9 Overview: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions

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