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    Solving Partial Fractions Integral: x^2+5x+2 / x^4+x^2+1

    Hi I need some help getting started with this integral \int \frac {x^2+5x+2}{{x^4+x^2+1}}dx Thanks in advance
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    Finite area with infinite volume

    How would you suggest that I try proving that an infinite region which holds a finite area, always gives a finite volume when rotated around the y-axis. To be honest it is a question on my assignment, so I'm thinking there has to be an answer for it. Any hints are accepted
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    Finite area with infinite volume

    I know that f(x)= 1/x has a infinite area from 1 to infinity but if this area is roated about the x-axis it gives a finite volume. It's actually Torricelli's trumpet. However, I can't think of any infinite region with a finite area that when rotated about the y-axis gives an infinite volume...
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    Solve Trig Derivative: -8\int sec^3(\theta)+2sec^2(\theta)+sec(\theta)d\theta

    true, since its under a sqrt root, you keep it under, but you put the whole expression under square root in parenthesis and take out the minus one, and then go x^2-4x. makes sense thx guys
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    Solve Trig Derivative: -8\int sec^3(\theta)+2sec^2(\theta)+sec(\theta)d\theta

    \int \frac {x^2}{\sqrt{4x-x^2}}dx I just want to be sure I'm right on this, complete the square first of all so you get -\int \frac {x^2}{\sqrt{(x-2)^2-4}}dx let u=x-2 thus -\int \frac {(x+2)^2}{\sqrt{u^2-4}}dxthen let u=2sec(\theta) hence integral becomes -8\int...
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    Can Ice Act as a Converging Lens to Start a Fire?

    Converging lens made of ice Would it be possible to start a fire by shaping a piece of ice ? That's the question. I'm thinking that yes it would be possible if you shaped the ice in the form of a converging lens. Even though the lens is made of ice, the sun rays would not burn through it...
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    Understanding the Inversion Effect in Optics and Oxide: A Visual Explanation

    If a solid cyclinder of glass or clear plastic is placed above the words LEAD OXIDE and view from above, the LEAD appears inverted but the OXIDE does not. The word lead is in red and the oxide is in blue. I'm thinking that since the wavelength of red light is longer, you have a left-right...
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    Calculating Area of Hyperbola & Line Region

    Ok, I quadrupled checked my integral and it is right, it seems that even though maple does not display the 1/2 it still accounts for it.
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    Calculating Area of Hyperbola & Line Region

    Weird, overall it gives the same answer, 4.2878 sq units, in both maple and on paper, however I don't understand how maple takes the 1/2 out of the ln.
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    Calculating Area of Hyperbola & Line Region

    when I integrate \int \sqrt {\frac {9x^2-36}{4}}dx I get as an answer \frac {3}{2} x{\sqrt {x^2-4}} - 6 ln({\frac {x}{2}}+\frac{\sqrt {x^2-4}}{2}) however maple gives me \frac {3}{2} x{\sqrt {x^2-4}} - 6 ln(x+\sqrt {x^2-4}) I used x=2sec(\theta) hence \frac {x}{2}=sec(\theta) so...
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    Calculating Area of Hyperbola & Line Region

    Find the area of the region bounded by the hyperbola 9x^2-4y^2 = 36 and the line x = 3. I'm thinking that I have to integrate for x, so I'll have the sum of twice the area from 2 to 3. The function will be + \sqrt {\frac {9x^2-36}{4}} hence, the integral will be 2\int_2^3 {\sqrt {\frac...
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    Exploring the Limit of $\frac{1}{x} \int_0^x (1-tan2t)^{\frac{1}{t}}dt$

    oh damn just as i was writing this message i figured out how to apply lhopital , so simple but it escaped by grasp, its just a differentiation of an integral, thanks so much
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    Exploring the Limit of $\frac{1}{x} \int_0^x (1-tan2t)^{\frac{1}{t}}dt$

    you would apply lhopital, take the limit and then diifferentiate?
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    Exploring the Limit of $\frac{1}{x} \int_0^x (1-tan2t)^{\frac{1}{t}}dt$

    \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{1}{x} \int_0^x {(1-tan2t)}^{\frac{1}{t}} dt and nevermind the { in front of the 0, i couldn't figure out how to take it out, its my first time posting I can't figure out how to start attacking this problem, do I have to intregrate by parts? if so what do I use...
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