Integration
Definition
Integration is a mathematical operation that calculates the area under a curve or finds the antiderivative of a function. It allows us to find total quantities or accumulated values from rates of change.
Related terms
Derivative: A derivative measures how a function changes as its input changes and represents its rate of change.
Definite integral: A definite integral gives us a specific value by finding the area under a curve between two points.
Indefinite integral: An indefinite integral gives us a family of functions (with +C) that have the same derivative as our original function.
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AP Calculus AB/BC
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AP Physics C: Mechanics - 1.2 Kinematics: Motion in Two Dimensions
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