[Math] How to Evaluate as a Riemann Sum

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In the given sum …

$\lim_{n\to \infty} \frac{1}{n} (\sqrt{\frac{1}{n}} + \sqrt{\frac{2}{n}} + \sqrt{\frac{3}{n}} + … + \sqrt{\frac{n}{n}})$

It states in the book that it is recognized as a Riemann sum for a fn defined on [0,1]. How do you determine that it is defined on [0, 1] and what would the sigma notation look like for this?

I understand how to calculate a Riemann sum, I am just not understanding how they get [0,1] from the given information :/

Reference – Stewart: Calculus Early Trancendentals 7e – Pg 396 #70

Edit (For more info on the given answer):

$\int_a^bf(x)dx=\lim_{n\to \infty}\sum_{i=1}^nf(x_i)\Delta{x}$

$\Delta{x}=\frac{b-a}{n}$ and $x_i=a+i\Delta{x}$

Best Answer

We have $$\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac1n\sum_{r=1}^n\sqrt{\dfrac rn}$$

Now, $$\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac1n\sum_{r=1}^nf\left(\dfrac rn\right)=\int_0^1 f(x)\ dx$$

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