Finding Riemann Integrability for f(x) on [0,1]

In summary, to find a such that f is Riemann integrable on [0,1], we need to show that f is continuous, bounded, and derivable. However, this is not enough to prove Riemann integrability, as the definition with partitions is difficult to apply in this case. We may need to use a statement that describes when a function is Riemann integrable, and then consider any remaining values of a where it is not.
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Find a such that f is Riemann integrable on [0,1], where:
##f = x^acos(1/x)##, x>0 and f(0) = 0

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I found at previous points a such that f is continuous, bounded and derivable, but I am not sure how to use that (as all these implications work just one way). Also the definition with partitions seems hard to use here. Any hint?
 
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Silviu said:
I found at previous points a such that f is continuous, bounded and derivable, but I am not sure how to use that (as all these implications work just one way).
You should have a statement "a function is Riemann integrable if it is [...]" that helps with all a where it is integrable. For the rest you'll have to see how to show that it is not.
 
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What is Riemann Integrability?

Riemann Integrability is a mathematical concept that describes the ability to calculate the area under a curve using a method called integration. It was developed by the German mathematician Bernhard Riemann in the 19th century.

What is the Riemann Integral?

The Riemann Integral is a specific type of integration technique that uses a series of rectangles to approximate the area under a curve. It is defined as the limit of a sum of areas of rectangles as the width of the rectangles approaches zero.

How do you determine if a function is Riemann Integrable?

A function is considered Riemann Integrable if the upper Riemann sum and lower Riemann sum approaches the same value as the width of the rectangles approaches zero. This means that the function must be continuous on a closed interval and have a finite number of discontinuities.

Why is Riemann Integrability important?

Riemann Integrability is important because it allows us to calculate the area under curves and solve a variety of mathematical problems in physics, engineering, and economics. It also serves as the foundation for more advanced integration techniques in calculus.

What are the limitations of Riemann Integrability?

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