Finding Integral Over [0,2pi] with Square Root Function

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The integral \(\int_{0}^{2\pi}\sqrt{t^2+2} dt\) can be evaluated using the antiderivative \(\frac{t\sqrt{t^2+2}}{2} - \text{arcsinh}\left(\frac{t}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + c\). The user initially attempted to use \(\text{arcsin}\), which is incorrect for this context, as the correct function to apply is \(\text{arcsinh}\). This distinction is crucial for correctly evaluating the integral at the bounds of \(0\) and \(2\pi\).

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I have to find: \int_{0}^{2\pi}\sqrt{t^2+2} dt

I found that \int \sqrt{t^2+2} dt = \frac{t\sqrt{t^2+2}}{2} - arcsin(\frac{t}{\sqrt{2}}) + c

But when I fill in 2\pi I get: \frac{2\pi \sqrt{4\pi ^2+2}}{2}- arcsin(\frac{2\pi }{\sqrt{2}})

but arcsin(\frac{2\pi }{\sqrt{2}}) doesn't exist..

Have I done something wrong?Problem solved!
 
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I think you mean arcsinh rather than arcsin, don't you?
 

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