Find the area bounded by curves

In summary: Let's finish the first one first. That has the form \int \sqrt{a^2- x^2}dx= (x/2)\sqrt{a^2- x^2}+ (a^2/2)sin^-1(x/a)+ C. In this case a= 2 so the first integral is (x/2)\sqrt{4- x^2}+ sin^-1(x/2)+ C. For the second integral, make the substitution v= u/2 so dv= (1/2)du and that becomes \int (v+ 1)\sqrt{1- v^2}dv= \int v\sqrt{1- v^
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Homework Statement


Find area bounded by functions [itex]y_1=\sqrt{4x-x^2}[/itex] and [itex]y_2=x\sqrt{4x-x^2}[/itex].

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


From [itex]y_1=y_2\Rightarrow x=1[/itex]. Intersection points of [itex]y_1[/itex] and [/itex]y_2[/itex] are [itex]A(0,0),B(1,\sqrt 3),C(4,0)[/itex]. Domain of [itex]y_1[/itex] and [itex]y_2[/itex] is [itex]x\in [0,4][/itex]. On the interval [itex]x\in[0,1]\Rightarrow y_1\ge y_2[/itex] and on the interval [itex]x\in[1,4]\Rightarrow y_1\le y_2[/itex].

[itex]A=\int_0^1 (y_1-y_2)\mathrm dx+\int_1^4 (y_2-y_1)\mathrm dx=\int_0^1 (1-x)\sqrt{4x-x^2}\mathrm dx+\int_1^4 (x-1)\sqrt{4x-x^2}\mathrm dx[/itex]

How to solve integrals [itex]\int \sqrt{4x-x^2}\mathrm dx[/itex] and [itex]\int x\sqrt{4x-x^2}\mathrm dx[/itex]?

Substitution [itex]u=\sqrt{\frac{x}{4-x}}\Rightarrow du=\frac{2}{(x-4)^2\sqrt{\frac{x}{4-x}}}dx[/itex] doesn't seems to work.
 
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Perhaps u = x-2 ?

By the way, "integration" doesn't qualify as a relevant equation.

Having said that (PF guidelines,...), I need to cheat to find this one. CRC handbook of chem and phys helped.
 
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A fairly standard way to do such integrals is to complete the square inside the square root. [itex]4x- x^2= -(x^2- 4x)= -(x^2- 4x+ 4- 4)= -(x- 2)^2+ 4[/itex]. So [itex]\int \sqrt{4x- x^2}dx= \int \sqrt{4- (x- 2)^2}dx[/itex] and now make the substitution u= x- 2 so this becomes [itex]\int \sqrt{4- u^2}du[/itex]. Wth u= x- 2, x= u+ 2 so the second integral becomes [itex]\int x\sqrt{4x- x^2}dx= \int (u+ 2)\sqrt{4- u^2}du[/itex].
 
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Related to Find the area bounded by curves

1. What is the definition of "area bounded by curves"?

The area bounded by curves refers to the total space that is enclosed by a set of curves on a graph or in a coordinate system. It is the region between the curves and the x-axis, and it is measured in square units.

2. How do you find the area bounded by curves?

To find the area bounded by curves, you can use the definite integral. This involves breaking up the region into smaller sections and calculating the area of each section using the formula for area under a curve. Then, you can add up all the smaller areas to find the total area bounded by the curves.

3. Can you explain the concept of "bounding curves" in more detail?

Bounding curves are a set of curves that limit or enclose a particular region on a graph. These curves can be any type of mathematical function, such as linear, quadratic, or trigonometric functions. The area bounded by these curves can be calculated using various mathematical methods, such as integration or geometric formulas.

4. What are some real-life applications of finding the area bounded by curves?

Finding the area bounded by curves is a fundamental concept in mathematics and has many real-life applications. For example, it is used in physics to calculate the work done by a varying force, in economics to determine the area under a demand curve, and in engineering to find the total volume of a three-dimensional shape.

5. Are there any limitations to using integration to find the area bounded by curves?

While integration is a powerful tool for finding the area bounded by curves, there are some limitations to its use. One limitation is that it can only be used for continuous functions, meaning that there are no breaks or gaps in the curves. Additionally, the accuracy of the calculated area depends on the number of intervals used in the integration process.

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