7.6 - Practice Exercise
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Understanding Areas under Curves
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Today we're going to delve into how to find areas under curves using integrals. Can anyone tell me what the formula for calculating the area under a curve is?
Isn't it the integral of the function from a to b?
Exactly, it's represented as \( \int_a^b f(x) \, dx \). Remember, this gives us the signed area. What's important to note about signed areas?
If the curve is above the x-axis, the area is positive, and if it’s below, it’s negative!
Correct! And to find actual area, we'd take the absolute value when needed. Let's move on to our first exercise.
Q1: Find the area bounded by the curve \( y = \sqrt{x} \), the x-axis, and the lines \( x = 1 \) and \( x = 4 \). Who would like to start?
Calculating Areas between Two Curves
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Now let's discuss how to calculate the area between two curves. Can someone remind me how we set this up?
We use the formula \( \int_a^b [f(x) - g(x)] \, dx \) where \( f(x) \) is the upper function and \( g(x) \) is the lower one.
Great! And why is sketching the curves first helpful?
It helps us see where they intersect and identify which function is on top.
Exactly. Let's practice with Q2: Find the area between the curves \( y = \sin(x) \) and \( y = \cos(x) \) from \( x = 0 \) to \( x = \frac{\pi}{2} \).
Working with Complex Areas
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Next, we'll tackle bound areas like those enclosed by a parabola and a line. Why is understanding where the functions intersect crucial?
Because those points give us the limits of integration!
Absolutely! For example, in Q3, we need to find the area enclosed by the parabola \( y = x^2 \) and the line \( y = 4 \). What will we do first?
We find the points where they intersect!
Correct! Let's work through it.
Absolute Value Functions and Integrals
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Finally, let’s discuss cases where we have absolute value functions, such as \( y = |x| \). What's important when calculating areas here?
We need to take the absolute value because the function changes sign!
Exactly! For Q4, we need the area bounded by \( y = |x| \) and the lines \( x = -2 \) and \( x = 2 \). How will we approach this?
We’ll split the integral into two parts: one for \( x < 0 \) and one for \( x > 0 \)!
Well done! Let’s work through the integrals together.
Final Practice and Review
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To wrap up, let’s do one more example together—Q5: Calculate the area between \( y = e^x \) and \( y = e^{-x} \) from \( x = -1 \) to \( x = 1 \). What should we do first?
We should determine which function is on top over that interval, right?
Exactly! After that, we can set up the integral. Who wants to take the lead on this question?
I can! Let's see the setup.
Great! Let's do it together and then review all key concepts before our quiz next week.
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In this section, students are provided with a range of practice exercises that require the application of definite integrals to calculate areas under curves, between curves, and other geometrical contexts. Each problem is designed to reinforce the concepts learned throughout the chapter.
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Practice Exercise
This section offers a collection of practice exercises aligned with the concepts taught in Chapter 7 about the applications of integrals. The exercises challenge students to find areas related to curves defined by various functions, encouraging them to apply their understanding of integrals in a variety of scenarios. Through solving these exercises, students reinforce their knowledge of how to compute areas under curves, between curves, and other geometric areas, ensuring they are equipped for real-world applications of integration.
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Area Bounded by a Curve and Lines
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Q1. Find the area bounded by the curve 𝑦 = √𝑥, the x-axis, and the lines 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 4.
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In this exercise, we need to find the area that exists between the curve defined by the function y = √x, the x-axis, and the vertical lines x = 1 and x = 4. To do this, we will set up an integral from x = 1 to x = 4, where we will calculate the area under the curve y = √x by integrating the function. The integral will help us find the total area between the curve and the x-axis over the specified limits.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you are at a water park, and there are slides that flow down to a pool area. The shape of the slides can be represented by the curve y = √x. If you want to find out how much surface area the slides cover on their way down from x = 1 to x = 4, you can think of it as measuring the exact section where the slides touch the ground, just like finding the area under the curve.
Area Between Two Trigonometric Curves
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Q2. Find the area between the curves 𝑦 = sin𝑥 and 𝑦 = cos𝑥 from 𝑥 = 0 to 𝑥 = 𝜋/2.
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In this question, we need to find the area that exists between the two trigonometric functions, sin(x) and cos(x), from 0 to π/2. First, we will determine which function is on top in this range. From 0 to π/4, sin(x) is less than cos(x), and from π/4 to π/2, sin(x) becomes greater. We will integrate the difference of these functions over their respective intervals to find the total area.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this scenario as two friends climbing a hill together. One friend, who represents sin(x), starts slow but eventually catches up to the other friend, who represents cos(x). The area between their paths as they climb can be thought of as the 'race distance' between them, which we can measure using integration.
Area Enclosed by a Parabola and a Line
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Q3. Find the area enclosed between the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥² and the line 𝑦 = 4.
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Here, we need to find the area that is enclosed between the parabola given by y = x² and the horizontal line y = 4. First, we will find the points of intersection between the parabola and the line by solving the equation x² = 4, which gives us x = -2 and x = 2. Next, we will set up an integral from -2 to 2, integrating the difference between the line and the parabola to calculate the enclosed area.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a beautiful garden shaped like a U (the parabola) that is topped by a fence (the line) at a height of 4 meters. To figure out how much area is available inside the garden but below the fence, we measure the width from -2 to 2 meters and calculate the available space beneath that fence using integration!
Area Bounded by Absolute Value Function
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Q4. Find the area bounded by the curve 𝑦 = |𝑥| and the lines 𝑥 = −2, 𝑥 = 2.
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In this problem, we are finding the area that is constrained by the absolute value function |x| between the lines x = -2 and x = 2. The absolute value function creates a 'V'-shape, meaning that it is symmetric along the y-axis. We will calculate the total area by integrating from -2 to 2, considering both sides of the V-shape, or we can calculate it as 2 times the integral from 0 to 2.
Examples & Analogies
Think about having a valley that slopes down from a hill to the ground at -2 and 2. The walls of the valley follow an |x| shape, and you want to find out how much land is covered in this valley. By integrating, you can determine the total area of land within that valley.
Area Between Exponential Functions
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Q5. Calculate the area between 𝑦 = 𝑒^𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑒^−𝑥 from 𝑥 = −1 to 𝑥 = 1.
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This exercise involves finding the area between the exponential functions y = e^x and y = e^(-x) over the interval from -1 to 1. We can first visualize that e^(-x) is above e^x in this range, and we will integrate the difference from -1 to 1 to compute the area between the two curves. The formula to use is the integral of (e^(-x) - e^x) between the specified limits.
Examples & Analogies
Consider two different plants growing in a garden. One plant grows tall rapidly (e^x), while the other grows steadily but more slowly as it approaches the negative side (e^(-x)). To understand how much space they occupy together in the area from x = -1 to x = 1, we can visualize the difference in their heights in that range and calculate the area to see how much room they take up.
Key Concepts
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Definite Integral: A process used to calculate the area under a curve over an interval.
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Area between curves: The technique of finding the area between two functions by integrating their difference.
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Geometric Applications: Real-world usage of integration to compute areas and volumes.
Examples & Applications
Finding the area under the curve \( y = x^2 \) from \( x = 0 \) to \( x = 2 \) using the definite integral.
Calculating the area between the curves \( y = x \) and \( y = x^2 \) over the interval \( [0, 1] \).
Determining the area enclosed by the parabola \( y = x^2 \) and the line \( y = 4 \).
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Rhymes
When above the x we soar, we find the area more.
Stories
Imagine a park where the paths are shaped like curves. To find how much grass is in between two paths, you would use integrals to measure the area—just like calculating picnic space!
Memory Tools
A - Area, B - Between curves, C - Calculate; remember ABC for the basics of integrals!
Acronyms
I.C.E. - Integrate, Calculate, Evaluate.
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Glossary
- Area under a curve
The integral of a function over an interval that represents the signed area between the curve and the x-axis.
- Definite Integral
An integral evaluated over a specific interval, yielding a numeric result related to area.
- Upper function
In an area between two curves, it refers to the function with the greater value in a given interval.
- Lower function
In an area between two curves, it refers to the function with the lesser value in a given interval.
- Absolute value
A function that outputs the non-negative magnitude of a number, used in integrals to account for areas below the x-axis.
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