improper integral


is: a definite integral in which:

(a) one or both of the limits of integration is an infinite quantity (positive or negative), or

(b) the integrand becomes infinite at some point or points in the range of integration, or

(c) both of the above apply.   [M5.2]

may be evaluated: as limits of appropriate proper integrals.   [M5.2]


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