How Do You Solve This Complex Integral Involving Integration by Parts?

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The integral in question, 2π times the integral of (2-y²)(√(1+4y²)) dy from 0 to √2, requires integration by parts for evaluation. The user defined u as √(1+4y²) and calculated du as 4y/(4y²+1), while dv was set to (2-y²) leading to V as 2y - y³/3. Despite applying the integration by parts formula, the user encountered complications and expressed doubt about the method's effectiveness, suggesting a potential need for an alternative integration technique.

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Evaluate the integral below:

2Pi times the integral of (2-y^2)(sqrt(1+4y^2)) dy from 0 to sqrt(2)

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using integration by parts I got:

let u= sqrt(1+4y^2)

therefore du= 4y/(4y^2+1)

let dv= (2-y^2)

therefore V= 2y- y^3/3

since Integration by Parts is (u)(V) - integral of (V)(du)

therefore i got 2*Pi times (sqrt(1+4y^2)(2y-y^3/3) - integral of (2y-y^3/3)(4y/sqrt(4y^2+1)) dy from 0 to sqrt (2)

after evaluating this i keep getting a more completed integration by parts.. and continuous iteration.. please help me solve this integral
 
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Looks like you messed up du.
 
Dr.D said:
Looks like you messed up du.

i believe my du is correct, even so... i believe my integration by parts method is tedious and it won't result in a solution.. i believe I'm using the wrong method to integrate this equation... please help
 

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