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

In summary, the integral is 2Pi times the integral of (2-y^2)(sqrt(1+4y^2)) dy from 0 to sqrt(2). Using integration by parts, the user attempted to solve it but encountered difficulty with the du term. They believe their method may be incorrect and are seeking assistance in solving the integral.
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johnq2k7
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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)

work shown:

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.
 
  • #3
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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