Question

Integration of function is same as the ___________

(a) Joining many small entities to create a large entity

(b) Indefinitely small difference of a function

(c) Multiplication of two function with very small change in value

(d) Point where function neither have maximum value nor minimum value

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This intriguing question originated from Improper Integrals in portion Integral Calculus of Engineering Mathematics

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Joining many small entities to create a large entity

The explanation: Integration of function is same as the Joining many small entities to create a large entity.