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Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration
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Capitolo 8, Problema 8.8.40

In Exercises 35–68, use integration, the Direct Comparison Test, or the Limit Comparison Test to test the integrals for convergence. If more than one method applies, use whatever method you prefer.
∫ from 0 to π/2 of (cot θ dθ)

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Identify the integral to be tested for convergence: \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cot \theta \, d\theta\).
Recall that \(\cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}\), and note that the integrand has potential issues at the endpoints \(\theta = 0\) and \(\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}\) because \(\sin \theta\) approaches zero there.
Split the integral into two improper integrals to analyze the behavior near the problematic points: \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cot \theta \, d\theta = \int_0^a \cot \theta \, d\theta + \int_a^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cot \theta \, d\theta\) where \(a\) is some number between 0 and \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).
Use a comparison test by comparing \(\cot \theta\) near \(0\) to a simpler function that behaves like \(\frac{1}{\theta}\), since \(\sin \theta \approx \theta\) near zero, so \(\cot \theta \approx \frac{1}{\theta}\). Similarly, analyze the behavior near \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).
Determine whether the integral converges or diverges by evaluating the limits of the integral near the problematic points or by applying the Direct or Limit Comparison Test with the simpler functions identified.

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