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If the area under a curve $y = f(x)$ is calculated between the limits $a$ and $b$, and the result is negative, what does this imply?
If the area under a curve $y = f(x)$ is calculated between the limits $a$ and $b$, and the result is negative, what does this imply?
- The interval $[a, b]$ is invalid.
- There was a miscalculation; area cannot be negative.
- The function $f(x)$ is always negative in the interval $[a, b]$.
- The area is below the x-axis. (correct)
When calculating the area bounded by $y = 2x + x^2 - x^3$, the x-axis, $x = -1$, and $x = 1$, why is the integration performed in two separate intervals, $[-1, 0]$ and $[0, 1]$?
When calculating the area bounded by $y = 2x + x^2 - x^3$, the x-axis, $x = -1$, and $x = 1$, why is the integration performed in two separate intervals, $[-1, 0]$ and $[0, 1]$?
- To simplify the integration process by breaking it into smaller parts.
- To apply different integration techniques on different parts of the function.
- To account for the function potentially crossing the x-axis within the interval $[-1, 1]$. (correct)
- To avoid dealing with negative values of x.
Why is the absolute value applied when calculating the area between a curve and the x-axis?
Why is the absolute value applied when calculating the area between a curve and the x-axis?
- To normalize the area with respect to the interval width.
- To account for any potential errors in the function definition.
- To ensure the area is always positive, as area is a scalar quantity. (correct)
- To simplify the integration process.
If the definite integral of a function $f(x)$ from $a$ to $b$ yields a negative value, what adjustment is necessary to accurately represent the area bounded by the curve, the x-axis, and the vertical lines $x = a$ and $x = b$?
If the definite integral of a function $f(x)$ from $a$ to $b$ yields a negative value, what adjustment is necessary to accurately represent the area bounded by the curve, the x-axis, and the vertical lines $x = a$ and $x = b$?
To find the area between two curves, $y_1 = f_1(x)$ and $y_2 = f_2(x)$, from $x = a$ to $x = b$, the integral is set up as $\int_{a}^{b} (f_1(x) - f_2(x)) dx$. What does this imply about the functions $f_1(x)$ and $f_2(x)$?
To find the area between two curves, $y_1 = f_1(x)$ and $y_2 = f_2(x)$, from $x = a$ to $x = b$, the integral is set up as $\int_{a}^{b} (f_1(x) - f_2(x)) dx$. What does this imply about the functions $f_1(x)$ and $f_2(x)$?
In calculating the area bounded by $x = y^2 + 2y$ and $x = 3$, why is it more convenient to integrate with respect to $y$ rather than $x$?
In calculating the area bounded by $x = y^2 + 2y$ and $x = 3$, why is it more convenient to integrate with respect to $y$ rather than $x$?
When finding the area between two curves, what does the intersection of the curves signify in the context of the integration process?
When finding the area between two curves, what does the intersection of the curves signify in the context of the integration process?
If the area bounded by the curves $y = x^3 + 3x^2 - 4$ and $y = 2x^3$ is being solved, and it is found that the curves intersect at $x = -1$ and $x = 2$, how should the integral be set up to find the area?
If the area bounded by the curves $y = x^3 + 3x^2 - 4$ and $y = 2x^3$ is being solved, and it is found that the curves intersect at $x = -1$ and $x = 2$, how should the integral be set up to find the area?
In determining the area bounded by three curves, $y^2 = x$, $y = x^3$, and $x + y = 2$, what initial step is crucial before setting up the integrals?
In determining the area bounded by three curves, $y^2 = x$, $y = x^3$, and $x + y = 2$, what initial step is crucial before setting up the integrals?
If one were to calculate the area of a loop of a curve, why is it necessary to multiply the integral by 2, such as in the example with $y^2 = x^5(1-x^2)$?
If one were to calculate the area of a loop of a curve, why is it necessary to multiply the integral by 2, such as in the example with $y^2 = x^5(1-x^2)$?
When calculating the area bounded by three curves, what should be done if the region is most easily described with a combination of vertical and horizontal strips?
When calculating the area bounded by three curves, what should be done if the region is most easily described with a combination of vertical and horizontal strips?
What is the geometric interpretation of $\int_{a}^{b} |f(x)| dx$ when $f(x)$ is a continuous function?
What is the geometric interpretation of $\int_{a}^{b} |f(x)| dx$ when $f(x)$ is a continuous function?
Which of the following is an appropriate method to calculate the area between the curve $x = y^2 + 2y$ and the line $x = 3$?
Which of the following is an appropriate method to calculate the area between the curve $x = y^2 + 2y$ and the line $x = 3$?
When calculating the area bounded by $y = x^3 + 3x^2 - 4$ and $y = 2x^3$, and it is determined the curves intersect at $x = -1$ and $x = 2$, what is the next step?
When calculating the area bounded by $y = x^3 + 3x^2 - 4$ and $y = 2x^3$, and it is determined the curves intersect at $x = -1$ and $x = 2$, what is the next step?
When calculating the area of a region bounded by three curves, a student notices that different pairs of curves intersect at multiple points. Which intersection points are relevant for setting up the integral(s)?
When calculating the area of a region bounded by three curves, a student notices that different pairs of curves intersect at multiple points. Which intersection points are relevant for setting up the integral(s)?
When setting up an integral to find the area between two curves, how does one determine the correct order of subtraction within the integrand?
When setting up an integral to find the area between two curves, how does one determine the correct order of subtraction within the integrand?
The area bounded by $x = y^2 + 2y$ and $x = 3$ is being calculated. The y-intercepts are $y_1 = 1$ and $y_2 = -3$. Given this, what integral or integrals should be computed to find the bounded area?
The area bounded by $x = y^2 + 2y$ and $x = 3$ is being calculated. The y-intercepts are $y_1 = 1$ and $y_2 = -3$. Given this, what integral or integrals should be computed to find the bounded area?
In the equation $y^2 = x^5(1 - x^2)$, why is $A = 2\int_{0}^{1} y dx$ used to calculate the area?
In the equation $y^2 = x^5(1 - x^2)$, why is $A = 2\int_{0}^{1} y dx$ used to calculate the area?
Which statement best describes why you would choose to integrate with respect to $y$ instead of $x$?
Which statement best describes why you would choose to integrate with respect to $y$ instead of $x$?
When computing the area of an enclosed region, if you know that $y_1 = f_1(x)$ is intermittently greater than and less than $y_2 = f_2(x)$ in that region, how should you write your equation?
When computing the area of an enclosed region, if you know that $y_1 = f_1(x)$ is intermittently greater than and less than $y_2 = f_2(x)$ in that region, how should you write your equation?
Flashcards
Area Under a Curve
Area Under a Curve
Area under a curve y = f(x) from x = a to x = b is given by the definite integral of f(x) from a to b.
Area Between Two Curves
Area Between Two Curves
The area between two curves y1 = f(x) and y2 = g(x) from x = a to x = b is the integral of the absolute difference between the functions.
Vertical strip
Vertical strip
A method used to find the area bounded by a curve and lines on a graph, by dividing the area into vertical rectangles.
Horizontal strip
Horizontal strip
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Area Calculation
Area Calculation
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Roots of Cubic Equation
Roots of Cubic Equation
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Points of Intersection
Points of Intersection
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Study Notes
Calculation of Areas Using Integration
- The topic covers calculation of areas using integration.
Areas Under or Above a Curve
- To find the area under a curve y=f(x) from x=a to x=b, integrate the function with respect to x within these limits.
- The basic formula for the area A is A = integral from a to b of y dx = integral from a to b of f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a), where F(x) is the antiderivative of f(x) i.e. indefinite integral.
- If the area is bounded by the curve and the x-axis, take absolute value of the definite integral.
Examples
- Example 1: Finding the area bounded by y=2x+x²-x³, the x-axis, and the lines x=-1 and x=1 requires graphing the function and splitting the integral.
- The area from x=-1 to x=0 is calculated as the absolute value of the integral of (2x+x²-x³)dx from -1 to 0, which gives 5/12 sq. units.
- The area from x=0 to x=1 is calculated as the integral of (2x+x²-x³)dx from 0 to 1, which gives 13/12 sq. units.
- The total area is the sum of these two areas, which is 5/12 + 13/12 = 3/2 sq. units.
- Example 2: Solve for the area under the curve y=x² from x=2 to x=5.
- The area is determined by integrating y=x² from x=2 to x=5: integral from 2 to 5 of x² dx = [x³/3] from 2 to 5 = (5³/3) - (2³/3) = 125/3 - 8/3 = 117/3 = 39 sq. units.
Area Bounded by Two Curves
- The area bounded by two curves is found by integrating the difference between the two functions over the interval of interest.
- For a vertical strip, the area element dA is (y₁-y₂)dx, and the area A is the integral from a to b of (y₁-y₂)dx.
- For a horizontal strip, the area element dA is (x₂-x₁)dy, and the area A is the integral from c to d of (x₂-x₁)dy.
Example of Area Bounded by Two Curves
- Calculate the area bounded by the curve x=y²+2y and the line x=3. The y-intercepts are found as y=1 and y=-3.
- The area A is the integral from y₂ to y₁ of (3-x)dy, which is the integral from -3 to 1 of (3-(y²+2y))dy.
- Integrate between the limits -3 and 1. The final result is 32/3 sq. units.
- Example : Find the area bounded by the curves y = x³ + 3x² - 4 and y = 2x³.
- Solve for the points of intersection of the two curves: x³ + 3x² - 4 = 2x³.
- Simplify to x³ - 3x² + 4 = 0; solve for the roots of the cubic equation.
- The roots are x = 2 and x = -1; the points of intersection are (2, 16) and (-1, -2).
- Integrate the difference to find the area: integral from -1 to 2 of (y₁ - y₂) dx.
- Integrate from x = -1 to x = 2, so A = 27/4 sq. units.
Area Bounded by Three or More Curves
- Method to find the area bounded by three or more curves, exemplified using y²=x, y=x³, and x+y=2.
- Plot the curves to visualize the enclosed area (vertical and horizontal strips). Find the intersections of the three curves.
- Find the intersections between a pair of curves.
- When x=0: y²=0 gives y=0 and y=0³ gives y=0.
- When y²=1 and y³=1, then y=1.
- Therefore points of intersection are (0,0) & (1,1).
- Find the points of intersection, here between x+y=2 and y²=x Substitute x = 2-y.
- This leads to two intersection : (4,-2) and (1, 1).
- Using vertical strip: A is the sum of A₁ and A₂ where A₁ is integral from 0 to 1 [x^(1/3) - √x]dx and A₂ is integral from 1 to 4 [2-x - √x]dx.
- The area is A = 11/12 + 19/6 = 49/12 sq. units.
- Using horizontal strip the area is same and can be calculated : A = A₁ + A₂.
Area Bounded by a Loop of a Curve
- The area is calcuted as A = 2 integral from 0 to 1 y dx = 2 integral from 0 to 1 √x⁵(1-x²)dx.
- Area : A = 16/77 squared units.
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