Uniform Continuity of Integral Functions in (0,1)

In summary, the conversation discusses proving the function \int^{1}_{x}\frac{sin t}{t}dt is uniformly continuous in (0,1). The method involves defining f(x) as sin(x)/x and G(x) as \int^{x}_{1}f(t) dt, which is continuous on [0,1] and therefore uniformly continuous on (0,1). The conversation also mentions using the fact that G has a derivative in [0,1] and that |f(x)|<=1 to prove that G(x) is uniformly continuous.
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Homework Statement


Prove that the function [tex]\int^{1}_{x}\frac{sin t}{t}dt[/tex] is uniformly continues in (0,1).


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The Attempt at a Solution



First if all, I defined f(x) as sin(x)/x for x=/=0 and 0 for x=0. So f is continues in [0,1]. Now [tex]G(x) = \int^{x}_{1}f(t) dt[/tex] Is defined and continues in [0,1] so it's uniformly continues in (0,1). But in (0,1)
[tex]G(x) = \int^{x}_{1}\frac{sin t}{t}dt[/tex] And since that's UC in (0,1), then also [tex]-\int^{x}_{1}\frac{sin t}{t}dt = \int^{1}_{x}\frac{sin t}{t}dt[/tex] is UC in (0,1). Is that enough?
Because in the book they used the fact that G(x) has a derivative in [0,1] and that G'(x) = f(x). Then they used the fact that |f(x)|<=1 (meaning that the derivative of G is bounded) to prove that G(x) is UC.
What's wrong with my way?
Thanks.
 
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I think if you want f(x)=sin(x)/x to be continuous, you'll want to define f(0)=1. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with proving it that way. If the integral is continuous on [0,1], then it is uniformly continuous on (0,1). I don't know why you are messing around with changing the limits of integration though.
 
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Yeah, it's supposed to be f(0)=1. Thanks for your confirmation.
 

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1. What is an integral?

An integral is a mathematical concept used to calculate the area under a curve in a graph. It is represented by the symbol ∫ and can be thought of as the inverse operation of differentiation.

2. What is the difference between definite and indefinite integrals?

A definite integral has specific limits of integration, meaning it calculates the area under a curve between two given points. An indefinite integral does not have limits and represents a general antiderivative of a function.

3. What is the fundamental theorem of calculus?

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4. What is the relationship between integrals and continuity?

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