Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The limits of integration are the values that determine the range over which an integral is evaluated. They specify the starting and ending points on the x-axis for finding the area or calculating other quantities using integration.
A definite integral is used to find the exact value of an area under a curve or to calculate other quantities. It involves integrating a function between specific limits.
An indefinite integral represents a family of functions that differ by a constant. It does not have specific limits and is often used to find antiderivatives.
A Riemann sum is an approximation method for finding areas under curves by dividing them into smaller rectangles. It becomes more accurate as these rectangles become narrower.