Fun with Integrals: Exploring Cool Calculus Problems
In this session, we’ll tackle integrals involving clever substitutions, symmetry, and surprising cancellations, covering trigonometric, rational, and improper integrals with elegant solutions. We’ll solve problems step-by-step, discuss alternative methods, and explore the intuition behind each technique. If time permits, we’ll also try some challenging problems from the MIT Integration Bee for extra fun and practice.