Viewers learn how to find the average of a variable density with a video made for AP Calculus. The presenter applies the formula to find the average value of a function with an example that provides a density function for a rod. The resource works the problem to calculate the average density of the rod.

Concepts

definite integrals, integrals, values, density, functions

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math

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Instructional Ideas

• Present a lesson on developing the formula to find the average value of a function
• Provide opportunities for practice that you can easily integrate

Classroom Considerations

• The class should know how to use the substitution method to find an integral

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The presentation recounts how to find the average value of a general function
• Displays a graph of the function for viewers to reference

Cons

• None