MHB 243.11.5.9 Area of intersection cardioid and circle

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area of intersection between a cardioid and a circle using integration techniques. Participants suggest employing symmetry to simplify the calculations, specifically by adjusting the limits of integration and multiplying the results accordingly. The integral expressions provided include terms for both the circle and the cardioid, with attempts to derive a final area formula. Ultimately, the correct answer is confirmed to be 16(5π - 8). The conversation emphasizes the importance of symmetry and known geometric areas in solving the problem efficiently.
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OK just seeing if this is setup OK
before I pursue all the steps
I thot adding areas would be easier:cool:
 

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Re: 243.11.5.9 area of intersection cardioid and circle

I see it like so ...

$\displaystyle \int_0^\pi \dfrac{8^2}{2} \, d\theta + \int_\pi^{2\pi} \dfrac{[8(1+\sin{\theta})]^2}{2} \, d\theta$

... note there are also opportunities to use symmetry.
 
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Re: 243.11.5.9 area of intersection cardioid and circle

skeeter said:
I see it like so ...

$\displaystyle \int_0^\pi \dfrac{8^2}{2} \, d\theta + \int_\pi^{2\pi} \dfrac{[8(1+\sin{\theta})]^2}{2} \, d\theta$

... note there are also opportunities to use symmetry.
I'll try the symmetry ... half the limits mult by 2

$\displaystyle A=2\left[\int_0^{\pi/2} 64\, d\theta
+ \int_{3\pi/2}^{2\pi} [8(1+\sin{\theta})]^2 \, d\theta\right]$

$128\left[\displaystyle \left[\theta\right]_0^{\pi/2}
+\left[\theta-2cos\theta-\dfrac{\sin\left(2x\right)-2x}{4}\right]_{3\pi/2}^{2\pi}\right]$

sorry I just can't get this the bk ans is $16(5\pi - 8)$
 
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Re: 243.11.5.9 area of intersection cardioid and circle

I would use symmetry and known the area of a semicircle to write:

$$A=\frac{8^2}{2}\left(\pi+2\int_{-\frac{\pi}{2}}^{0}\left(1+\sin(\theta)\right)^2\,d\theta\right)=32\left(\pi+\frac{3}{2}\pi-4\right)=16(5\pi-8)$$
 

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