Riemann Sums and Definite Integrals
Students approximate the area under a curve using left, right, and midpoint Riemann sums. They transition from finite approximations to the exact definite integral using limits.
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Students approximate the area under a curve using left, right, and midpoint Riemann sums. They transition from finite approximations to the exact definite integral using limits.
Key Questions
- How do Riemann sums approximate area?
- What happens as the number of subintervals approaches infinity?
- How is the definite integral defined?
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