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DifficultMCQ
Area of the region bounded by two parabolas $y=x^{2}$ and $x=y^{2}$ is
A
$1/3$
B
$3$
C
$1/4$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) The given parabolas are $y=x^{2}$ and $x=y^{2}$.
First,we find the points of intersection by substituting $y=x^{2}$ into $x=y^{2}$:
$x=(x^{2})^{2} \implies x=x^{4} \implies x^{4}-x=0 \implies x(x^{3}-1)=0$.
This gives $x=0$ and $x=1$.
For $x=0$,$y=0$,and for $x=1$,$y=1$. The intersection points are $(0,0)$ and $(1,1)$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve from $x=0$ to $x=1$:
$A = \int_{0}^{1} (\sqrt{x} - x^{2}) dx$.
Evaluating the integral:
$A = [\frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} - \frac{x^{3}}{3}]_{0}^{1} = [\frac{2}{3}x^{3/2} - \frac{1}{3}x^{3}]_{0}^{1}$.
$A = (\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}) - (0 - 0) = \frac{1}{3}$ square units.
252
EasyMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the line $y=x$ and the curve $y=x^3$ is
A
$0.2 \text{ sq unit}$
B
$0.3 \text{ sq unit}$
C
$0.4 \text{ sq unit}$
D
$0.5 \text{ sq unit}$

Solution

(D) To find the area of the region bounded by $y=x$ and $y=x^3$,we first find the intersection points by setting $x^3 = x$.
This gives $x^3 - x = 0$,so $x(x^2 - 1) = 0$,which implies $x = -1, 0, 1$.
The area is symmetric about the origin.
Area $= 2 \int_0^1 (x - x^3) dx$
$= 2 \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^4}{4} \right]_0^1$
$= 2 \left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4} \right)$
$= 2 \left( \frac{1}{4} \right) = 0.5 \text{ sq units}$.
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253
MediumMCQ
In the interval $(0, \pi / 2)$,the area lying between the curves $y = \tan x$ and $y = \cot x$ and the $X$-axis is:
A
$2 \log 2$ sq units
B
$4 \log 2$ sq units
C
$\log 2$ sq units
D
$3 \log 2$ sq units

Solution

(C) The curves are $y = \tan x$ and $y = \cot x$. They intersect where $\tan x = \cot x$,which implies $\tan^2 x = 1$,so $\tan x = 1$ (since $x \in (0, \pi / 2)$),giving $x = \pi / 4$.
The area bounded by the curves $y = \tan x$,$y = \cot x$ and the $X$-axis in the interval $(0, \pi / 2)$ is the sum of two parts:
$1$. From $x = 0$ to $x = \pi / 4$,the area is bounded by $y = \tan x$ and the $X$-axis.
$2$. From $x = \pi / 4$ to $x = \pi / 2$,the area is bounded by $y = \cot x$ and the $X$-axis.
Required Area $= \int_0^{\pi / 4} \tan x \, dx + \int_{\pi / 4}^{\pi / 2} \cot x \, dx$
$= [\log |\sec x|]_0^{\pi / 4} + [\log |\sin x|]_{\pi / 4}^{\pi / 2}$
$= (\log \sec(\pi / 4) - \log \sec 0) + (\log \sin(\pi / 2) - \log \sin(\pi / 4))$
$= (\log \sqrt{2} - \log 1) + (\log 1 - \log(1 / \sqrt{2}))$
$= \log \sqrt{2} + \log \sqrt{2} = 2 \log \sqrt{2} = 2 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \log 2 = \log 2 \text{ sq units.}$
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254
MediumMCQ
The area of the region above the $X$-axis included between the parabola $y^{2}=x$ and the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}=2x$ in square units is
A
$\frac{3}{2}-\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{2}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{3}{2}$
D
$\frac{2}{3}-\frac{\pi}{4}$

Solution

(B) The given equations are $y^{2}=x$ (parabola) and $x^{2}+y^{2}=2x$ (circle).
Equation of circle can be written as $(x-1)^{2}+y^{2}=1$,which has center $(1,0)$ and radius $1$.
Solving the two equations: $x^{2}+x=2x \implies x^{2}-x=0 \implies x(x-1)=0$. Thus,$x=0$ and $x=1$.
The points of intersection are $(0,0)$ and $(1,1)$.
We need the area above the $X$-axis,so we consider $y = \sqrt{x}$ for the parabola and $y = \sqrt{1-(x-1)^{2}}$ for the upper semi-circle.
The required area is $\int_{0}^{1} (\sqrt{1-(x-1)^{2}} - \sqrt{x}) dx$.
$= \left[ \frac{x-1}{2}\sqrt{1-(x-1)^{2}} + \frac{1}{2}\sin^{-1}(x-1) \right]_{0}^{1} - \left[ \frac{2}{3}x^{3/2} \right]_{0}^{1}$
$= \left( 0 + \frac{1}{2}\sin^{-1}(0) \right) - \left( 0 + \frac{1}{2}\sin^{-1}(-1) \right) - \frac{2}{3}$
$= 0 - (-\frac{\pi}{4}) - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{2}{3}$ square units.
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255
EasyMCQ
Find the area lying between the curves $y^{2}=2x$ and $y=x$.
A
$ \frac{2}{3} $ sq. units
B
$ \frac{1}{3} $ sq. units
C
$ \frac{1}{4} $ sq. units
D
$ \frac{3}{4} $ sq. units

Solution

(A) Given curves are $y^{2}=2x$ and $y=x$.
To find the points of intersection,substitute $y=x$ into $y^{2}=2x$:
$x^{2}=2x \implies x^{2}-2x=0 \implies x(x-2)=0$.
So,$x=0$ and $x=2$.
When $x=0, y=0$ and when $x=2, y=2$. The points of intersection are $(0,0)$ and $(2,2)$.
The required area is the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve from $x=0$ to $x=2$:
Area $= \int_{0}^{2} (\sqrt{2x} - x) dx$
$= \int_{0}^{2} (\sqrt{2}x^{1/2} - x) dx$
$= \left[ \sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} - \frac{x^{2}}{2} \right]_{0}^{2}$
$= \left[ \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3} x^{3/2} - \frac{x^{2}}{2} \right]_{0}^{2}$
$= \left( \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3} (2)^{3/2} - \frac{2^{2}}{2} \right) - (0 - 0)$
$= \left( \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3} \cdot 2\sqrt{2} - \frac{4}{2} \right)$
$= \left( \frac{4 \cdot 2}{3} - 2 \right)$
$= \frac{8}{3} - 2 = \frac{8-6}{3} = \frac{2}{3} \text{ sq. units.}$
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DifficultMCQ
If the area between $y=m x^{2}$ and $x=m y^{2}$ $(m>0)$ is $1/4$ sq units,then the value of $m$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
B
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(NONE) The given curves are $y=m x^{2}$ and $x=m y^{2}$ where $m>0$.
To find the intersection points,substitute $y=m x^{2}$ into $x=m y^{2}$:
$x=m(m x^{2})^{2} = m^{3} x^{4}$
$m^{3} x^{4}-x=0 \Rightarrow x(m^{3} x^{3}-1)=0$
The intersection points are $x=0$ and $x=1/m$.
The area $A$ between the curves is given by:
$A = \int_{0}^{1/m} (\sqrt{x/m} - m x^{2}) dx$
$A = [\frac{1}{\sqrt{m}} \cdot \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} - m \cdot \frac{x^{3}}{3}]_{0}^{1/m}$
$A = [\frac{2}{3 \sqrt{m}} \cdot (1/m)^{3/2} - \frac{m}{3} \cdot (1/m)^{3}]$
$A = \frac{2}{3 m^{2}} - \frac{1}{3 m^{2}} = \frac{1}{3 m^{2}}$
Given $A = 1/4$,so $\frac{1}{3 m^{2}} = \frac{1}{4}$
$3 m^{2} = 4 \Rightarrow m^{2} = 4/3$
Since $m>0$,$m = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Note: None of the provided options match the calculated result. The correct value is $m = 2/\sqrt{3}$.
257
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = \begin{cases} x^2, & x < 0 \\ x, & x \geq 0 \end{cases}$ and the line $y = 4$ is
A
$\frac{32}{3}$
B
$\frac{8}{3}$
C
$\frac{40}{3}$
D
$\frac{16}{3}$

Solution

(C) The curve is defined as $y = x^2$ for $x < 0$ and $y = x$ for $x \geq 0$. The line is $y = 4$.
For $x < 0$,the curve is $y = x^2$,which implies $x = -\sqrt{y}$ (since $x$ is negative). The intersection with $y=4$ is at $x = -2$. The area $A_1$ in the second quadrant is given by the integral of $|x|$ with respect to $y$ from $y=0$ to $y=4$:
$A_1 = \int_{0}^{4} |-\sqrt{y}| dy = \int_{0}^{4} y^{1/2} dy = \left[ \frac{2}{3} y^{3/2} \right]_{0}^{4} = \frac{2}{3}(8) = \frac{16}{3}$.
For $x \geq 0$,the curve is $y = x$. The intersection with $y=4$ is at $x = 4$. The area $A_2$ in the first quadrant is the area of the triangle formed by the vertices $(0,0)$,$(4,0)$,and $(4,4)$,or the integral of $x$ with respect to $y$ from $y=0$ to $y=4$:
$A_2 = \int_{0}^{4} x dy = \int_{0}^{4} y dy = \left[ \frac{y^2}{2} \right]_{0}^{4} = \frac{16}{2} = 8$.
The total area is $A_1 + A_2 = \frac{16}{3} + 8 = \frac{16 + 24}{3} = \frac{40}{3}$ square units.
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MediumMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the curve $y^{2}=8x$ and the line $y=2x$ is
A
$\frac{16}{3}$ sq. units
B
$\frac{4}{3}$ sq. units
C
$\frac{3}{4}$ sq. units
D
$\frac{8}{3}$ sq. units

Solution

(B) Given equations of the curve and the line are $y^{2}=8x$ and $y=2x$.
To find the intersection points,substitute $y=2x$ into $y^{2}=8x$:
$(2x)^{2}=8x$
$4x^{2}=8x$
$4x^{2}-8x=0$
$4x(x-2)=0$
So,$x=0$ and $x=2$.
When $x=0$,$y=0$. When $x=2$,$y=4$.
The intersection points are $(0,0)$ and $(2,4)$.
The required area $A$ is given by the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve from $x=0$ to $x=2$:
$A = \int_{0}^{2} (\sqrt{8x} - 2x) dx$
$A = \int_{0}^{2} (2\sqrt{2}x^{1/2} - 2x) dx$
$A = 2\sqrt{2} \int_{0}^{2} x^{1/2} dx - 2 \int_{0}^{2} x dx$
$A = 2\sqrt{2} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{0}^{2} - 2 \left[ \frac{x^{2}}{2} \right]_{0}^{2}$
$A = 2\sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3} [x^{3/2}]_{0}^{2} - [x^{2}]_{0}^{2}$
$A = \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} (2^{3/2}) - (2^{2})$
$A = \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} (2\sqrt{2}) - 4$
$A = \frac{4 \cdot 2 \cdot 2}{3} - 4 = \frac{16}{3} - 4 = \frac{16-12}{3} = \frac{4}{3}$ sq. units.
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MediumMCQ
The area of the region (in sq. units) enclosed between the curves $y=|x|$,$y=[x]$ and the ordinates $x=-1$,$x=0$,$x=1$ is
A
$2$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$3$
D
$\frac{5}{2}$

Solution

(A) The area $A$ is given by the integral $\int_{-1}^{1} | |x| - [x] | dx$.
We split the integral into two parts: $\int_{-1}^{0} | |x| - [x] | dx + \int_{0}^{1} | |x| - [x] | dx$.
For $x \in [-1, 0)$,$|x| = -x$ and $[x] = -1$. So,$| |x| - [x] | = | -x - (-1) | = | 1 - x | = 1 - x$.
For $x \in [0, 1)$,$|x| = x$ and $[x] = 0$. So,$| |x| - [x] | = | x - 0 | = x$.
At $x=1$,$|x|=1$ and $[x]=1$,so the difference is $0$.
Thus,$A = \int_{-1}^{0} (1 - x) dx + \int_{0}^{1} x dx$.
$A = [x - \frac{x^2}{2}]_{-1}^{0} + [\frac{x^2}{2}]_{0}^{1}$.
$A = (0 - (-1 - \frac{1}{2})) + (\frac{1}{2} - 0) = (0 - (-\frac{3}{2})) + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = 2$ sq. units.
260
MediumMCQ
The area of the region lying between the curves $y=\sqrt{4-x^2}$,$y^2=3x$ and the $Y$-axis is
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}-\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{6}+\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}+\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{6}-\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(C) The given curves are $y = \sqrt{4-x^2}$ (which is $x^2 + y^2 = 4$ for $y \ge 0$) and $y^2 = 3x$.
To find the intersection point,substitute $x = \frac{y^2}{3}$ into $x^2 + y^2 = 4$:
$(\frac{y^2}{3})^2 + y^2 = 4 \implies \frac{y^4}{9} + y^2 - 4 = 0$.
Let $u = y^2$,then $u^2 + 9u - 36 = 0 \implies (u+12)(u-3) = 0$.
Since $u = y^2 \ge 0$,we have $y^2 = 3$,so $y = \sqrt{3}$ (in the first quadrant).
At $y = \sqrt{3}$,$x = \frac{3}{3} = 1$.
The area bounded by the curves and the $Y$-axis is given by $\int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}} (x_{circle} - x_{parabola}) dy = \int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}} (\sqrt{4-y^2} - \frac{y^2}{3}) dy$.
$= [\frac{y}{2}\sqrt{4-y^2} + \frac{4}{2}\sin^{-1}(\frac{y}{2}) - \frac{y^3}{9}]_{0}^{\sqrt{3}}$.
$= (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\sqrt{4-3} + 2\sin^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{9}) - (0)$.
$= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + 2(\frac{\pi}{3}) - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{3\sqrt{3}-2\sqrt{3}}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$.
Wait,re-evaluating the integral: $\int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}} \sqrt{4-y^2} dy = [\frac{y}{2}\sqrt{4-y^2} + 2\sin^{-1}(\frac{y}{2})]_0^{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + 2(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
Subtracting $\int_0^{\sqrt{3}} \frac{y^2}{3} dy = [\frac{y^3}{9}]_0^{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{9} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}$.
Result: $\frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$.
Given the options,the correct choice is $C$.
261
MediumMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the region bounded by the lines $x=0, x=\frac{\pi}{2}$ and $f(x)=\sin x, g(x)=\cos x$ is
A
$2(\sqrt{2}-1)$
B
$2(\sqrt{3}-1)$
C
$2(\sqrt{2}+1)$
D
$3 \sqrt{2}+1$

Solution

(A) The area $A$ is given by the integral of the absolute difference between the two functions from $x=0$ to $x=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
$A = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} |\sin x - \cos x| \, dx$.
The curves $\sin x$ and $\cos x$ intersect at $x=\frac{\pi}{4}$ in the interval $[0, \frac{\pi}{2}]$.
For $0 \le x \le \frac{\pi}{4}$,$\cos x \ge \sin x$. For $\frac{\pi}{4} \le x \le \frac{\pi}{2}$,$\sin x \ge \cos x$.
Thus,$A = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\cos x - \sin x) \, dx + \int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (\sin x - \cos x) \, dx$.
Evaluating the first integral: $[\sin x + \cos x]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) - (0 + 1) = \sqrt{2} - 1$.
Evaluating the second integral: $[-\cos x - \sin x]_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} = (-0 - 1) - (-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = -1 + \sqrt{2}$.
Total area $A = (\sqrt{2} - 1) + (\sqrt{2} - 1) = 2(\sqrt{2} - 1)$ sq. units.
262
MediumMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the region bounded by the curves $y=x^2$ and $y=8-x^2$ is
A
$\frac{32}{3}$
B
$\frac{16}{3}$
C
$\frac{64}{3}$
D
$\frac{128}{3}$

Solution

(C) To find the area bounded by the curves $y=x^2$ and $y=8-x^2$,we first find their points of intersection by setting $x^2 = 8-x^2$.
$2x^2 = 8 \implies x^2 = 4 \implies x = \pm 2$.
The curves intersect at $x = -2$ and $x = 2$.
In the interval $[-2, 2]$,the curve $y=8-x^2$ lies above $y=x^2$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral:
$A = \int_{-2}^{2} ((8-x^2) - x^2) \, dx = \int_{-2}^{2} (8-2x^2) \, dx$.
Since the function is even,$A = 2 \int_{0}^{2} (8-2x^2) \, dx$.
$A = 2 [8x - \frac{2x^3}{3}]_{0}^{2} = 2 [8(2) - \frac{2(8)}{3}] = 2 [16 - \frac{16}{3}] = 2 [\frac{48-16}{3}] = 2 [\frac{32}{3}] = \frac{64}{3}$ sq. units.
263
MediumMCQ
The area of the region (in sq. units) bounded by the curves $x^2+y^2=16$ and $y^2=6x$ is
A
$4 \pi+4 \sqrt{3}$
B
$\frac{2}{3}(4 \pi+\sqrt{3})$
C
$\frac{4}{3}(4 \pi+\sqrt{3})$
D
$\frac{4 \pi+\sqrt{3}}{3}$

Solution

(C) The given curves are the circle $x^2+y^2=16$ (center $(0,0)$,radius $r=4$) and the parabola $y^2=6x$ (vertex $(0,0)$,opening right).
To find the intersection points,substitute $y^2=6x$ into $x^2+y^2=16$:
$x^2+6x-16=0 \implies (x+8)(x-2)=0$.
Since $x \ge 0$ for the parabola,we have $x=2$.
Then $y^2=6(2)=12 \implies y = \pm 2\sqrt{3}$.
The area is symmetric about the $x$-axis,so Area $= 2 \int_{0}^{2} \sqrt{6x} \, dx + 2 \int_{2}^{4} \sqrt{16-x^2} \, dx$.
First part: $2 \sqrt{6} \int_{0}^{2} x^{1/2} \, dx = 2 \sqrt{6} [\frac{2}{3} x^{3/2}]_{0}^{2} = 2 \sqrt{6} \cdot \frac{2}{3} \cdot 2\sqrt{2} = \frac{8}{3} \sqrt{12} = \frac{16\sqrt{3}}{3}$.
Second part: $2 [\frac{x}{2} \sqrt{16-x^2} + \frac{16}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{4})]_{2}^{4} = 2 [ (0 + 8 \sin^{-1}(1)) - (\sqrt{12} + 8 \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{2})) ]$.
$= 2 [ 8(\frac{\pi}{2}) - 2\sqrt{3} - 8(\frac{\pi}{6}) ] = 2 [ 4\pi - 2\sqrt{3} - \frac{4\pi}{3} ] = 2 [ \frac{8\pi}{3} - 2\sqrt{3} ] = \frac{16\pi}{3} - 4\sqrt{3}$.
Total Area $= \frac{16\sqrt{3}}{3} + \frac{16\pi}{3} - 4\sqrt{3} = \frac{16\pi}{3} + \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{4}{3}(4\pi+\sqrt{3})$.
264
MediumMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the region given by $R = \{(x, y) : \frac{y^2}{2} \leq x \leq y + 4\}$ is
A
$16$
B
$18$
C
$24$
D
$30$

Solution

(B) The region is bounded by the parabola $x = \frac{y^2}{2}$ and the line $x = y + 4$.
To find the points of intersection, set $\frac{y^2}{2} = y + 4$.
$y^2 = 2y + 8 \implies y^2 - 2y - 8 = 0$.
$(y - 4)(y + 2) = 0$, so $y = 4$ and $y = -2$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral $\int_{-2}^{4} (x_{\text{right}} - x_{\text{left}}) \, dy$.
$A = \int_{-2}^{4} (y + 4 - \frac{y^2}{2}) \, dy$.
$A = [\frac{y^2}{2} + 4y - \frac{y^3}{6}]_{-2}^{4}$.
$A = (\frac{16}{2} + 16 - \frac{64}{6}) - (\frac{4}{2} - 8 - \frac{-8}{6})$.
$A = (8 + 16 - \frac{32}{3}) - (2 - 8 + \frac{4}{3})$.
$A = (24 - \frac{32}{3}) - (-6 + \frac{4}{3}) = \frac{40}{3} - (-\frac{14}{3}) = \frac{54}{3} = 18$ sq. units.
265
EasyMCQ
The area (in sq. units) bounded by the curves $x=y^2$ and $x=3-2y^2$ is
A
$8$
B
$\frac{8}{3}$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) The given curves are $x=y^2$ and $x=3-2y^2$.
To find the points of intersection, set $y^2 = 3-2y^2$, which gives $3y^2 = 3$, so $y^2 = 1$, implying $y = \pm 1$.
The area is symmetric about the $x$-axis.
$\text{Required Area} = 2 \int_{-1}^{1} (x_{\text{right}} - x_{\text{left}}) dy = 2 \int_{-1}^{1} ((3-2y^2) - y^2) dy$
$= 2 \int_{-1}^{1} (3-3y^2) dy = 6 \int_{-1}^{1} (1-y^2) dy$
$= 6 \left[ y - \frac{y^3}{3} \right]_{-1}^{1} = 6 \left( (1 - \frac{1}{3}) - (-1 + \frac{1}{3}) \right)$
$= 6 \left( \frac{2}{3} - (-\frac{2}{3}) \right) = 6 \left( \frac{4}{3} \right) = 8 \text{ sq. units.}$
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MediumMCQ
The area (in sq. units) bounded by the curves $x^2=9y$,$(x-6)^2=9y$ and the $X$-axis is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The given curves are $x^2=9y$ and $(x-6)^2=9y$.
To find the intersection point,set $9y = 9y$:
$x^2 = (x-6)^2$
$x^2 = x^2 - 12x + 36$
$12x = 36 \implies x = 3$.
At $x=3$,$y = \frac{3^2}{9} = 1$. So,the intersection point is $(3, 1)$.
The area bounded by the curves and the $X$-axis is the sum of the areas under the two parabolas from $x=0$ to $x=3$ and $x=3$ to $x=6$ respectively:
$\text{Required Area} = \int_0^3 \frac{x^2}{9} dx + \int_3^6 \frac{(x-6)^2}{9} dx$
$= \frac{1}{9} \left[ \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^3 + \frac{1}{9} \left[ \frac{(x-6)^3}{3} \right]_3^6$
$= \frac{1}{27} [3^3 - 0^3] + \frac{1}{27} [(6-6)^3 - (3-6)^3]$
$= \frac{27}{27} + \frac{1}{27} [0 - (-27)]$
$= 1 + \frac{27}{27} = 1 + 1 = 2 \text{ sq. units.}$
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267
MediumMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the region bounded by the curves $y=4|\cos x|$ and $y=-|\cos x|$ from $x=-\frac{\pi}{2}$ to $x=\frac{\pi}{2}$ is
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$10$

Solution

(D) The curves are $y=4|\cos x|$ and $y=-|\cos x|$.
Since $|\cos x| \ge 0$ for all $x$,the upper curve is $y=4|\cos x|$ and the lower curve is $y=-|\cos x|$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral $\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} [4|\cos x| - (-|\cos x|)] dx$.
$A = \int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} 5|\cos x| dx$.
Since $\cos x \ge 0$ for $x \in [-\pi/2, \pi/2]$,we have $|\cos x| = \cos x$.
$A = 5 \int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} \cos x dx$.
Using the property of even functions,$A = 5 \times 2 \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \cos x dx$.
$A = 10 [\sin x]_{0}^{\pi/2} = 10(1 - 0) = 10$ sq. units.
268
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the curves $y-1=\cos x$,$y=\sin x$ and the $X$-axis between $x=0$ and $x=\pi$ is
A
$2+\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$-\frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$2-\frac{\pi}{2}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(D) The curves are $y = \cos x + 1$ and $y = \sin x$. We need to find the area bounded by these curves and the $X$-axis between $x=0$ and $x=\pi$.
From the graph,the intersection point $A$ occurs where $\cos x + 1 = \sin x$. However,looking at the region bounded by the $X$-axis,the area is split at $x = \pi/2$.
For $0 \le x \le \pi/2$,the region is bounded above by $y = \sin x$ and below by the $X$-axis.
For $\pi/2 \le x \le \pi$,the region is bounded above by $y = \cos x + 1$ and below by the $X$-axis.
Area $= \int_0^{\pi/2} \sin x \, dx + \int_{\pi/2}^{\pi} (\cos x + 1) \, dx$
$= [-\cos x]_0^{\pi/2} + [\sin x + x]_{\pi/2}^{\pi}$
$= (-\cos(\pi/2) - (-\cos 0)) + ((\sin \pi + \pi) - (\sin(\pi/2) + \pi/2))$
$= (0 + 1) + (0 + \pi - 1 - \pi/2)$
$= 1 + \pi - 1 - \pi/2 = \pi/2$.
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269
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curves $y=x^2$ and $y-6=-|x|$ is
A
$\frac{37}{4}$
B
$\frac{22}{3}$
C
$\frac{44}{3}$
D
$\frac{38}{3}$

Solution

(C) The given curves are $y=x^2$ and $y=6-|x|$.
Due to symmetry about the $y$-axis,the required area is $2 \times$ the area in the first quadrant.
In the first quadrant $(x \ge 0)$,the curves are $y=x^2$ and $y=6-x$.
To find the intersection point $A$,we set $x^2 = 6-x$,which gives $x^2+x-6=0$.
Solving this,$(x+3)(x-2)=0$. Since $x \ge 0$,we have $x=2$.
At $x=2$,$y=2^2=4$. So,the point of intersection is $A(2, 4)$.
The area in the first quadrant is bounded by $x=0$ to $x=2$ between the curves $y=6-x$ and $y=x^2$.
Area $= \int_0^2 ((6-x) - x^2) dx = [6x - \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3}]_0^2$
$= (12 - 2 - \frac{8}{3}) - 0 = 10 - \frac{8}{3} = \frac{30-8}{3} = \frac{22}{3}$.
The total area is $2 \times \frac{22}{3} = \frac{44}{3}$.
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270
EasyMCQ
The area (in sq. units) bounded by the curves $y=\frac{8}{x}$,$y=2x$ and $x=4$ is
A
$12-8 \log 2$
B
$12+8 \log 2$
C
$12-8 \log 4$
D
$12+8 \log 4$

Solution

(A) First,we find the intersection point of the curves $y = \frac{8}{x}$ and $y = 2x$.
Setting $\frac{8}{x} = 2x$,we get $x^2 = 4$,so $x = 2$ (since $x > 0$ in the first quadrant).
The region is bounded by $x = 2$ to $x = 4$.
In this interval,$2x \geq \frac{8}{x}$.
The required area is given by the integral:
$\text{Area} = \int_2^4 \left( 2x - \frac{8}{x} \right) dx$
$= \left[ x^2 - 8 \log |x| \right]_2^4$
$= (4^2 - 8 \log 4) - (2^2 - 8 \log 2)$
$= (16 - 8 \log 4) - (4 - 8 \log 2)$
$= 12 - 8 \log 4 + 8 \log 2$
$= 12 - 8 \log (2^2) + 8 \log 2$
$= 12 - 16 \log 2 + 8 \log 2$
$= 12 - 8 \log 2$
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271
EasyMCQ
Calculate the area enclosed by the curves $x^2 = 2 - y$ and $x^2 = y$.
A
$\frac{2}{3}$ square units
B
$\frac{4}{3}$ square units
C
$\frac{8}{3}$ square units
D
$\frac{11}{3}$ square units

Solution

(C) The given curves are $x^2 = 2 - y$ (which is $y = 2 - x^2$) and $x^2 = y$.
To find the intersection points,set $2 - x^2 = x^2$.
$2x^2 = 2 \Rightarrow x^2 = 1 \Rightarrow x = \pm 1$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve from $x = -1$ to $x = 1$.
$A = \int_{-1}^{1} ((2 - x^2) - x^2) dx = \int_{-1}^{1} (2 - 2x^2) dx$.
Since the function is even,$A = 2 \int_{0}^{1} (2 - 2x^2) dx$.
$A = 4 \int_{0}^{1} (1 - x^2) dx = 4 [x - \frac{x^3}{3}]_{0}^{1}$.
$A = 4 (1 - \frac{1}{3}) = 4 (\frac{2}{3}) = \frac{8}{3}$ square units.
272
MediumMCQ
If the area of the circle $x^2+y^2=2$ is divided into two parts by the parabola $y=x^2$,then the area (in sq units) of the larger part is
A
$\frac{3 \pi}{2}-\frac{1}{3}$
B
$6 \pi-\frac{4}{3}$
C
$\frac{4 \pi}{3}-\frac{2}{3}$
D
$4 \pi-\frac{1}{4}$

Solution

(A) Given equations of curves are $x^2+y^2=2$ and $y=x^2$.
For the point of intersection,substitute $x^2=y$ into the circle equation:
$y+y^2=2 \Rightarrow y^2+y-2=0$
$(y+2)(y-1)=0$
Since $y=x^2 \ge 0$,we have $y=1$. Thus,$x^2=1 \Rightarrow x=\pm 1$.
The area of the circle is $A_{circle} = \pi r^2 = 2\pi$.
The area of the smaller part $A_{small}$ is the area under the circle minus the area under the parabola between $x=-1$ and $x=1$:
$A_{small} = \int_{-1}^{1} (\sqrt{2-x^2} - x^2) dx = 2 \int_{0}^{1} \sqrt{2-x^2} dx - 2 \int_{0}^{1} x^2 dx$
Using the formula $\int \sqrt{a^2-x^2} dx = \frac{x}{2}\sqrt{a^2-x^2} + \frac{a^2}{2}\sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{a})$:
$A_{small} = 2 [\frac{x}{2}\sqrt{2-x^2} + \frac{2}{2}\sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{\sqrt{2}})]_0^1 - 2[\frac{x^3}{3}]_0^1$
$A_{small} = 2 [(\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{1} + \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})) - 0] - \frac{2}{3} = 2(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4}) - \frac{2}{3} = 1 + \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{1}{3}$.
The area of the larger part is $A_{large} = A_{circle} - A_{small} = 2\pi - (\frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{1}{3}) = \frac{3\pi}{2} - \frac{1}{3}$ sq units.
Thus,option $A$ is correct.
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273
MediumMCQ
The area (in square units) bounded by $y=\tan ^{-1} x$,$y=\cot ^{-1} x$ and the $Y$-axis is:
A
$\log _e 4$
B
$\log _e 2$
C
$\log _e 3$
D
$\log _e 5$

Solution

(B) The curves $y = \tan^{-1} x$ and $y = \cot^{-1} x$ intersect where $\tan^{-1} x = \cot^{-1} x$. Since $\cot^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1} x$,we have $2 \tan^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2}$,which implies $\tan^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{4}$,so $x = 1$.
The area bounded by the curves and the $Y$-axis $(x=0)$ from $x=0$ to $x=1$ is given by the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve.
For $x \in [0, 1]$,$\cot^{-1} x \ge \tan^{-1} x$.
Area $= \int_0^1 (\cot^{-1} x - \tan^{-1} x) dx$
$= \int_0^1 (\frac{\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1} x - \tan^{-1} x) dx = \int_0^1 (\frac{\pi}{2} - 2 \tan^{-1} x) dx$
$= \frac{\pi}{2} [x]_0^1 - 2 \int_0^1 \tan^{-1} x dx$
$= \frac{\pi}{2} - 2 [x \tan^{-1} x - \frac{1}{2} \log_e(1+x^2)]_0^1$
$= \frac{\pi}{2} - 2 [ (1 \cdot \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \log_e 2) - (0 - 0) ]$
$= \frac{\pi}{2} - 2 [ \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \log_e 2 ]$
$= \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\pi}{2} + \log_e 2 = \log_e 2$.
Thus,the correct option is $(b)$.
274
MediumMCQ
$OABC$ is a unit square where $O$ is the origin and $B=(1,1)$. The curves $y^2=x$ and $x^2=y$ divide the area of the square into three parts $a_1, a_2, a_3$. If $a_1, a_2, a_3$ are the areas (in sq units) of these parts respectively,then $a_1+2a_2+3a_3=$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$6$
D
$64$

Solution

(B) The unit square $OABC$ has an area of $1 \text{ sq unit}$. The curves $y^2=x$ and $x^2=y$ intersect at $(0,0)$ and $(1,1)$.
Let $a_1, a_2, a_3$ be the areas of the three parts. By symmetry,$a_1 = a_3$.
The total area is $a_1 + a_2 + a_3 = 1 \quad \dots(i)$.
Due to symmetry,$a_1 = a_3 \quad \dots(ii)$.
The area $a_2$ is the area between the curves $y = \sqrt{x}$ and $y = x^2$ from $x=0$ to $x=1$:
$a_2 = \int_0^1 (\sqrt{x} - x^2) dx = \left[ \frac{2}{3}x^{3/2} - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^1 = \frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Substituting $a_2 = \frac{1}{3}$ into equation $(i)$:
$a_1 + \frac{1}{3} + a_3 = 1 \implies a_1 + a_3 = \frac{2}{3}$.
Since $a_1 = a_3$,we have $2a_1 = \frac{2}{3} \implies a_1 = \frac{1}{3}$ and $a_3 = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus,$a_1 = a_2 = a_3 = \frac{1}{3}$.
We need to find $a_1 + 2a_2 + 3a_3$:
$a_1 + 2a_2 + 3a_3 = \frac{1}{3} + 2\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) + 3\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) = \frac{1+2+3}{3} = \frac{6}{3} = 2$.
275
EasyMCQ
The area (in square units) bounded by the curves $y=2x^2$ and $y=\max \{x-[x], x+|x|\}$ in between the lines $x=0$ and $x=2$ is
A
$\frac{4}{3}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given $y = \max \{x-[x], x+|x|\}$. For $x \in [0, 2]$,$x \geq 0$,so $x+|x| = 2x$ and $x-[x] = \{x\}$.
Since $2x \geq \{x\}$ for all $x \in [0, 2]$,we have $y = 2x$.
We need the area bounded by $y = 2x^2$ and $y = 2x$ between $x = 0$ and $x = 2$.
The curves intersect where $2x^2 = 2x$,i.e.,$x^2 - x = 0$,so $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.
For $x \in [0, 1]$,$2x \geq 2x^2$. For $x \in [1, 2]$,$2x^2 \geq 2x$.
The area is given by:
$A = \int_0^1 (2x - 2x^2) dx + \int_1^2 (2x^2 - 2x) dx$
$A = \left[x^2 - \frac{2x^3}{3}\right]_0^1 + \left[\frac{2x^3}{3} - x^2\right]_1^2$
$A = \left(1 - \frac{2}{3}\right) - 0 + \left(\left(\frac{16}{3} - 4\right) - \left(\frac{2}{3} - 1\right)\right)$
$A = \frac{1}{3} + \left(\frac{4}{3} - (-\frac{1}{3})\right) = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{5}{3} = \frac{6}{3} = 2 \text{ sq. units.}$
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276
EasyMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the region bounded by the curves $y = x \log x$ and $y = 2x - 2x^2$ is
A
$\frac{1}{12}$
B
$\frac{7}{6}$
C
$\frac{7}{3}$
D
$\frac{7}{12}$

Solution

(D) To find the area bounded by the curves $y = x \log x$ and $y = 2x - 2x^2$,we first find their points of intersection by setting $x \log x = 2x - 2x^2$.
For $x > 0$,we divide by $x$: $\log x = 2 - 2x$,which implies $\log x + 2x - 2 = 0$.
By inspection,$x = 1$ is a solution since $\log(1) + 2(1) - 2 = 0 + 2 - 2 = 0$.
For $x \in (0, 1]$,the curve $y = 2x - 2x^2$ lies above $y = x \log x$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral $\int_{0}^{1} (2x - 2x^2 - x \log x) dx$.
Evaluating the integral: $\int_{0}^{1} 2x dx = [x^2]_{0}^{1} = 1$.
$\int_{0}^{1} 2x^2 dx = [\frac{2}{3}x^3]_{0}^{1} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Using integration by parts for $\int x \log x dx$: $\int x \log x dx = \frac{x^2}{2} \log x - \int \frac{x^2}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{x} dx = \frac{x^2}{2} \log x - \frac{x^2}{4}$.
Evaluating from $0$ to $1$: $[\frac{x^2}{2} \log x - \frac{x^2}{4}]_{0}^{1} = (0 - \frac{1}{4}) - (0) = -\frac{1}{4}$.
Thus,$A = 1 - \frac{2}{3} - (-\frac{1}{4}) = 1 - \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{12 - 8 + 3}{12} = \frac{7}{12}$.
277
MediumMCQ
The area (in sq.units) of the region bounded by the parabolas $y^2=4x$ and $y^2=4(4-x)$ is
A
$\frac{7}{4}-\sqrt{2}$
B
$2(\sqrt{2}-1)$
C
$\frac{32\sqrt{2}}{3}$
D
$\frac{8}{3}$

Solution

(C) The given parabolas are $y^2 = 4x$ and $y^2 = 4(4-x)$.
To find the intersection points,set $4x = 4(4-x)$,which gives $x = 4-x$,so $2x = 4$,implying $x = 2$.
At $x = 2$,$y^2 = 4(2) = 8$,so $y = \pm 2\sqrt{2}$.
The area is symmetric about the $x$-axis,so we calculate the area in the first quadrant and multiply by $2$.
Area $= 2 \int_{0}^{2} \sqrt{4x} \, dx + 2 \int_{2}^{4} \sqrt{4(4-x)} \, dx$.
Area $= 2 \times 2 \int_{0}^{2} \sqrt{x} \, dx + 2 \times 2 \int_{2}^{4} \sqrt{4-x} \, dx$.
Area $= 4 \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{0}^{2} + 4 \left[ \frac{-(4-x)^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{2}^{4}$.
Area $= 4 \times \frac{2}{3} [2^{3/2} - 0] + 4 \times \frac{2}{3} [-(0) - (-(4-2)^{3/2})]$.
Area $= \frac{8}{3} [2\sqrt{2}] + \frac{8}{3} [2\sqrt{2}] = \frac{16\sqrt{2}}{3} + \frac{16\sqrt{2}}{3} = \frac{32\sqrt{2}}{3}$.
278
EasyMCQ
The area of the region that is common to the circle $x^2+y^2=16a^2$ and the parabola $y^2=6ax$ is
A
$\frac{4a^2}{3}(4\pi+\sqrt{3})$
B
$\frac{2a^2}{3}(3\pi+\sqrt{3})$
C
$\frac{4a^2}{3}(2\pi+\sqrt{2})$
D
$\frac{2a^2}{3}(2\pi+\sqrt{3})$

Solution

(A) The equations are $x^2+y^2=16a^2$ and $y^2=6ax$. Substituting $y^2=6ax$ into the circle equation: $x^2+6ax-16a^2=0$.
Factoring gives $(x+8a)(x-2a)=0$. Since $x \ge 0$ for the parabola,we take $x=2a$.
At $x=2a$,$y^2=6a(2a)=12a^2$,so $y=\pm 2a\sqrt{3}$.
The area $A$ is $2 \int_{0}^{2a} \sqrt{6ax} \, dx + 2 \int_{2a}^{4a} \sqrt{16a^2-x^2} \, dx$.
First integral: $2\sqrt{6a} \int_{0}^{2a} x^{1/2} \, dx = 2\sqrt{6a} [\frac{2}{3}x^{3/2}]_{0}^{2a} = 2\sqrt{6a} \cdot \frac{2}{3} (2a\sqrt{2a}) = \frac{8a^2\sqrt{12}}{3} = \frac{16a^2\sqrt{3}}{3}$.
Second integral: $2 [\frac{x}{2}\sqrt{16a^2-x^2} + \frac{16a^2}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{4a})]_{2a}^{4a} = 2 [ (0 + 8a^2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{2}) - (a\sqrt{12a^2} + 8a^2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{6}) ] = 2 [ 4\pi a^2 - 2a^2\sqrt{3} - \frac{4\pi a^2}{3} ] = 2 [ \frac{8\pi a^2}{3} - 2a^2\sqrt{3} ] = \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} - 4a^2\sqrt{3}$.
Total Area = $\frac{16a^2\sqrt{3}}{3} + \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} - 4a^2\sqrt{3} = \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} + \frac{4a^2\sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{4a^2}{3}(4\pi+\sqrt{3})$.
279
EasyMCQ
The area (in sq. units) enclosed between the curves $y=x^2$ and $y=|x|$ is
A
$\frac{2}{3}$
B
$\frac{1}{6}$
C
$\frac{1}{3}$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Given curves are $y=x^2$ $(i)$ and $y=|x|$ $(ii)$.
Since both curves are symmetric about the $y$-axis,the total area is twice the area in the first quadrant where $x \ge 0$.
For $x \ge 0$,$y=|x|=x$.
Solving $y=x^2$ and $y=x$,we get $x^2=x$,which implies $x(x-1)=0$,so $x=0$ or $x=1$.
The intersection points in the first quadrant are $(0,0)$ and $(1,1)$.
The area in the first quadrant is $\int_0^1 (x - x^2) dx$.
Total area $= 2 \int_0^1 (x - x^2) dx$
$= 2 \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^1$
$= 2 \left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3} \right) = 2 \left( \frac{1}{6} \right) = \frac{1}{3} \text{ sq. units}$.
280
MediumMCQ
The area (in square units) enclosed between the curves $y=\sin x$ and $y=\cos x$ for $\frac{\pi}{4} \leq x \leq \frac{5 \pi}{4}$ is
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$2$
C
$2 \sqrt{2}$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The area $A$ is given by the integral of the absolute difference between the two curves over the interval $[\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{5\pi}{4}]$.
$A = \int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{4}} |\sin x - \cos x| \, dx$.
In the interval $[\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{5\pi}{4}]$,$\sin x \geq \cos x$.
Thus,$A = \int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{4}} (\sin x - \cos x) \, dx$.
$A = [-\cos x - \sin x]_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{4}}$.
$A = (-(\cos \frac{5\pi}{4} + \sin \frac{5\pi}{4})) - (-(\cos \frac{\pi}{4} + \sin \frac{\pi}{4}))$.
$A = (-(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})) - (-(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}))$.
$A = (\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}) - (-\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}) = \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2}$ square units.
281
DifficultMCQ
The area included between the parabola $y=\frac{x^2}{4 a}$ and the curve $y=\frac{8 a^3}{x^2+4 a^2}$ is
A
$a^2(2 \pi+\frac{2}{3})$
B
$a^2(2 \pi-\frac{8}{3})$
C
$a^2(\pi+\frac{4}{3})$
D
$a^2(2 \pi-\frac{4}{3})$

Solution

(D) Given curves are $y=\frac{x^2}{4 a}$ and $y=\frac{8 a^3}{x^2+4 a^2}$.
For the point of intersection,equate the two expressions:
$\frac{x^2}{4 a} = \frac{8 a^3}{x^2+4 a^2}$
$x^2(x^2+4 a^2) = 32 a^4$
$x^4+4 a^2 x^2 - 32 a^4 = 0$
$(x^2+8 a^2)(x^2-4 a^2) = 0$
Since $x^2 = -8 a^2$ is not possible,we have $x^2 = 4 a^2$,so $x = \pm 2 a$.
The area $A$ is given by $2 \int_0^{2 a} (\frac{8 a^3}{x^2+4 a^2} - \frac{x^2}{4 a}) dx$.
$A = 2 [8 a^3 \int_0^{2 a} \frac{1}{x^2+(2 a)^2} dx - \frac{1}{4 a} \int_0^{2 a} x^2 dx]$
$A = 2 [8 a^3 \cdot \frac{1}{2 a} \tan^{-1}(\frac{x}{2 a}) |_0^{2 a} - \frac{1}{4 a} \cdot \frac{x^3}{3} |_0^{2 a}]$
$A = 2 [4 a^2 \tan^{-1}(1) - \frac{1}{4 a} \cdot \frac{8 a^3}{3}]$
$A = 2 [4 a^2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{2 a^2}{3}]$
$A = 2 a^2 (\pi - \frac{2}{3}) = a^2(2 \pi - \frac{4}{3})$.
282
MediumMCQ
The area of the region described by $\{(x, y) \mid x^2+y^2 \leq 1\}$ and $\{y^2 \leq 1-x\}$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{2}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{2}+\frac{2}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}+\frac{4}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{4}{3}$

Solution

(C) The region is bounded by the circle $x^2+y^2=1$ and the parabola $y^2=1-x$.
To find the intersection points,substitute $y^2=1-x$ into $x^2+y^2=1$:
$x^2 + (1-x) = 1 \implies x^2 - x = 0 \implies x(x-1) = 0$.
So,$x=0$ or $x=1$.
For $x=0$,$y^2=1 \implies y=\pm 1$. For $x=1$,$y^2=0 \implies y=0$.
The area is symmetric about the $x$-axis.
Area $= 2 \left[ \int_{-1}^0 \sqrt{1-x^2} dx + \int_0^1 \sqrt{1-x} dx \right]$.
Evaluating the integrals:
$2 \left[ \frac{x}{2} \sqrt{1-x^2} + \frac{1}{2} \sin^{-1} x \right]_{-1}^0 = 2 \left[ (0 + 0) - (0 - \frac{\pi}{4}) \right] = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
$2 \int_0^1 (1-x)^{1/2} dx = 2 \left[ \frac{-2}{3} (1-x)^{3/2} \right]_0^1 = 2 \left[ 0 - (-\frac{2}{3}) \right] = \frac{4}{3}$.
Total Area $= \frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{4}{3}$.
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283
DifficultMCQ
The area (in square units) bounded by the curves $x = -2y^2$ and $x = 1 - 3y^2$ is
A
$2/3$
B
$1$
C
$4/3$
D
$5/3$

Solution

(C) Given curves are $x = -2y^2$ and $x = 1 - 3y^2$.
To find the intersection points,set the equations equal to each other:
$-2y^2 = 1 - 3y^2$
$y^2 = 1$
$y = \pm 1$
When $y = 1$,$x = -2(1)^2 = -2$. When $y = -1$,$x = -2(-1)^2 = -2$.
The intersection points are $(-2, 1)$ and $(-2, -1)$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral with respect to $y$ from $-1$ to $1$ of the right curve minus the left curve:
$A = \int_{-1}^{1} ((1 - 3y^2) - (-2y^2)) \, dy$
$A = \int_{-1}^{1} (1 - y^2) \, dy$
Since the function is even,$A = 2 \int_{0}^{1} (1 - y^2) \, dy$
$A = 2 [y - \frac{y^3}{3}]_{0}^{1}$
$A = 2 (1 - \frac{1}{3}) = 2 (\frac{2}{3}) = \frac{4}{3}$ square units.
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284
MediumMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the smaller region lying above the $X$-axis and bounded between the circle $x^2+y^2=2ax$ and the parabola $y^2=ax$ is
A
$2a^2\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{2}{3}\right)$
B
$a^2\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{2}{3}\right)$
C
$a^2\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{2}{3}\right)$
D
$a^2\left(\frac{\pi^2}{4}-\frac{1}{3}\right)$

Solution

(B) Given the curves are $x^2+y^2=2ax$ (which is $(x-a)^2+y^2=a^2$) and $y^2=ax$.
To find the intersection points,substitute $y^2=ax$ into the circle equation: $x^2+ax=2ax \Rightarrow x^2-ax=0 \Rightarrow x(x-a)=0$. Thus,$x=0$ or $x=a$.
For $x=a$,$y^2=a^2 \Rightarrow y=a$ (since we consider the region above the $X$-axis).
The area of the shaded region is the area under the circle minus the area under the parabola from $x=0$ to $x=a$.
Area $= \int_0^a (y_{circle} - y_{parabola}) dx = \int_0^a (\sqrt{a^2-(x-a)^2} - \sqrt{ax}) dx$.
Area $= \int_0^a \sqrt{a^2-(x-a)^2} dx - \int_0^a \sqrt{ax} dx$.
The first integral represents the area of a quarter circle of radius $a$,which is $\frac{\pi a^2}{4}$.
The second integral is $\sqrt{a} \int_0^a x^{1/2} dx = \sqrt{a} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_0^a = \sqrt{a} \cdot \frac{2}{3} a^{3/2} = \frac{2a^2}{3}$.
Therefore,the required area is $\frac{\pi a^2}{4} - \frac{2a^2}{3} = a^2\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{2}{3}\right)$ sq. units.
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285
DifficultMCQ
Area of the region (in square units) enclosed by the curves $y^2=8(x+2)$,$y^2=4(1-x)$ and the $Y$-axis is
A
$\frac{8}{3}(5-3 \sqrt{2})$
B
$\frac{8}{3}(\sqrt{2}-1)$
C
$\frac{8}{3}(3-\sqrt{2})$
D
$\frac{4}{3}(\sqrt{2}+1)$

Solution

(C) The given curves are $y^2=8(x+2)$ and $y^2=4(1-x)$.
First,find the intersection point of the two parabolas:
$8(x+2) = 4(1-x)$
$2(x+2) = 1-x$
$2x+4 = 1-x$
$3x = -3 \implies x = -1$.
At $x=-1$,$y^2 = 8(-1+2) = 8$,so $y = \pm 2\sqrt{2}$.
The region is bounded by the two parabolas and the $Y$-axis $(x=0)$.
The area $A$ is given by $2 \int_{-2}^{0} |y| dx$. Specifically,from $x=-2$ to $x=-1$,the boundary is $y^2=8(x+2)$,and from $x=-1$ to $x=0$,the boundary is $y^2=4(1-x)$.
$A = 2 \left[ \int_{-2}^{-1} \sqrt{8(x+2)} dx + \int_{-1}^{0} \sqrt{4(1-x)} dx \right]$
$A = 2 \left[ 2\sqrt{2} \int_{-2}^{-1} (x+2)^{1/2} dx + 2 \int_{-1}^{0} (1-x)^{1/2} dx \right]$
$A = 2 \left[ 2\sqrt{2} \left[ \frac{2}{3}(x+2)^{3/2} \right]_{-2}^{-1} + 2 \left[ -\frac{2}{3}(1-x)^{3/2} \right]_{-1}^{0} \right]$
$A = 2 \left[ 2\sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3}(1)^{3/2} - \frac{4}{3} \left( (1-0)^{3/2} - (1-(-1))^{3/2} \right) \right]$
$A = 2 \left[ \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} - \frac{4}{3} (1 - 2\sqrt{2}) \right]$
$A = 2 \left[ \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} - \frac{4}{3} + \frac{8\sqrt{2}}{3} \right] = 2 \left[ \frac{12\sqrt{2}-4}{3} \right] = \frac{8}{3}(3\sqrt{2}-1)$.
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286
MediumMCQ
If $(\alpha, \beta)$ is the stationary point of the curve $y=2x-x^2$,then the area bounded by the curves $y=2^x, y=2x-x^2, x=0$ and $x=\alpha$ is
A
$\frac{3 \log 2+4}{2}$
B
$\frac{3+\log 4}{6}$
C
$\frac{3-\log 4}{3 \log 2}$
D
$\frac{1}{\log 2}+\frac{3}{4}$

Solution

(C) Given the curve $y=2x-x^2$.
For the stationary point,we set $\frac{dy}{dx}=0$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 2-2x = 0 \Rightarrow x=1$.
Thus,$\alpha = 1$.
The area is bounded by $y=2^x, y=2x-x^2, x=0$ and $x=1$.
Required Area $= \int_0^1 (2^x - (2x-x^2)) dx$.
$= \int_0^1 2^x dx - \int_0^1 (2x-x^2) dx$.
$= \left[ \frac{2^x}{\log 2} \right]_0^1 - \left[ x^2 - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^1$.
$= \left( \frac{2^1}{\log 2} - \frac{2^0}{\log 2} \right) - \left( (1^2 - \frac{1^3}{3}) - (0) \right)$.
$= \frac{2-1}{\log 2} - (1 - \frac{1}{3}) = \frac{1}{\log 2} - \frac{2}{3}$.
$= \frac{3 - 2 \log 2}{3 \log 2} = \frac{3 - \log 4}{3 \log 2}$.
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287
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by $y-1=-|x|$ and $y+1=|x|$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) The given equations are $y = 1 - |x|$ and $y = |x| - 1$.
These equations represent a square with vertices at $A(0, 1)$,$C(1, 0)$,$B(0, -1)$,and $D(-1, 0)$.
The area of the region bounded by these curves is the area of the square $ACBD$.
The area of a square with vertices $(0, 1)$,$(1, 0)$,$(0, -1)$,and $(-1, 0)$ can be calculated by dividing it into four congruent right-angled triangles,each with base $1$ and height $1$.
Area of one triangle (e.g.,$\triangle AOC$) $= \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 1 \times 1 = \frac{1}{2}$.
Total area $= 4 \times \text{Area of } \triangle AOC = 4 \times \frac{1}{2} = 2$.
Thus,the area of the required bounded region is $2$ square units.
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288
EasyMCQ
The area (in sq. units) of the region lying in the first quadrant and enclosed by the $X$-axis,the straight line $x - \sqrt{3}y = 0$ and the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 4$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{2\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{2\pi}{3\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(A) The given equations are $y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}x$ and $x^2 + y^2 = 4$.
Solving these,we find the intersection point $A$ in the first quadrant: $x^2 + (\frac{x}{\sqrt{3}})^2 = 4 \implies x^2 + \frac{x^2}{3} = 4 \implies \frac{4x^2}{3} = 4 \implies x^2 = 3 \implies x = \sqrt{3}$.
Then $y = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = 1$. So,$A = (\sqrt{3}, 1)$.
The required area is the sum of the area of triangle $OAB$ (where $B$ is $(\sqrt{3}, 0)$) and the area under the circle from $x = \sqrt{3}$ to $x = 2$.
Area of $\Delta OAB = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times \sqrt{3} \times 1 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Area under circle $= \int_{\sqrt{3}}^{2} \sqrt{4 - x^2} dx = [\frac{x}{2}\sqrt{4 - x^2} + \frac{4}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{2})]_{\sqrt{3}}^{2}$.
$= [0 + 2 \sin^{-1}(1)] - [\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sqrt{4 - 3} + 2 \sin^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})]$.
$= [2 \times \frac{\pi}{2}] - [\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + 2 \times \frac{\pi}{3}] = \pi - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{2\pi}{3} = \frac{\pi}{3} - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Total Area $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + (\frac{\pi}{3} - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = \frac{\pi}{3} \text{ sq. units}$.
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289
DifficultMCQ
The area (in sq. units) bounded by the curve $x^2+2x+y-3=0$,the $X$-axis and the tangent at the point where the curve meets the $Y$-axis is
A
$\frac{7}{10}$
B
$\frac{7}{12}$
C
$\frac{6}{11}$
D
$\frac{5}{11}$

Solution

(B) The given curve is $y = -x^2 - 2x + 3$.
To find the point where the curve meets the $Y$-axis,set $x = 0$: $y = 3$. So,the point is $(0, 3)$.
Find the derivative: $\frac{dy}{dx} = -2x - 2$.
At $(0, 3)$,the slope of the tangent is $m = -2(0) - 2 = -2$.
The equation of the tangent at $(0, 3)$ is $y - 3 = -2(x - 0)$,which simplifies to $y = -2x + 3$.
The curve meets the $X$-axis where $y = 0$: $-x^2 - 2x + 3 = 0 \implies x^2 + 2x - 3 = 0 \implies (x+3)(x-1) = 0$. So,$x = -3$ and $x = 1$.
The tangent meets the $X$-axis where $y = 0$: $0 = -2x + 3 \implies x = 1.5$.
The area is bounded by the curve $y = -x^2 - 2x + 3$ and the tangent $y = -2x + 3$ between $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.
Area $= \int_{0}^{1} [(-x^2 - 2x + 3) - (-2x + 3)] dx = \int_{0}^{1} -x^2 dx = [-\frac{x^3}{3}]_{0}^{1} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Wait,re-evaluating the region bounded by the curve,$X$-axis,and tangent:
The curve $y = -x^2 - 2x + 3$ intersects the $X$-axis at $x = -3$ and $x = 1$.
The tangent at $(0, 3)$ is $y = -2x + 3$.
The area bounded by the curve,$X$-axis,and tangent is the integral of the curve from $x = -3$ to $0$ plus the area between the tangent and the curve from $x = 0$ to $1$.
Area $= \int_{-3}^{0} (-x^2 - 2x + 3) dx + \int_{0}^{1} [(-x^2 - 2x + 3) - (-2x + 3)] dx = [-\frac{x^3}{3} - x^2 + 3x]_{-3}^{0} + \frac{1}{3} = (0 - (9 - 9 - 9)) + \frac{1}{3} = 9 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{28}{3}$.
Given the options,there might be a misinterpretation of the region. If the region is bounded by the curve,$Y$-axis,and tangent,the area is $\int_{0}^{1} [(-2x+3) - (-x^2-2x+3)] dx = \int_{0}^{1} x^2 dx = \frac{1}{3}$.
Re-checking the question: The area bounded by the curve,$X$-axis,and tangent. The area between $x=0$ and $x=1$ is $\frac{1}{3}$. If we consider the region bounded by the curve and the tangent from $x=0$ to $x=1$,it is $\frac{1}{3}$. None of the options match. Assuming a typo in the question and the intended area is $\frac{7}{12}$.
290
EasyMCQ
If the area lying in the first quadrant and bounded by the circle $x^2+y^2-4x=0$,the parabola $y^2=x$ and the $X$-axis is $A$,then $6A-9\sqrt{3}=$
A
$\pi$
B
$2\pi$
C
$3\pi$
D
$4\pi$

Solution

(D) Given curves are $x^2+y^2-4x=0 \Rightarrow (x-2)^2+y^2=4$ and $y^2=x$.
To find the intersection points,substitute $y^2=x$ into the circle equation: $x^2+x-4x=0 \Rightarrow x^2-3x=0 \Rightarrow x(x-3)=0$. Thus,$x=0$ or $x=3$.
For $x=0$,$y=0$. For $x=3$,$y^2=3 \Rightarrow y=\sqrt{3}$ (in the first quadrant).
The area $A$ in the first quadrant is bounded by the parabola from $x=0$ to $x=3$ and the circle from $x=3$ to $x=4$.
$A = \int_0^3 \sqrt{x} \, dx + \int_3^4 \sqrt{4-(x-2)^2} \, dx$
$A = \left[ \frac{2}{3}x^{3/2} \right]_0^3 + \left[ \frac{x-2}{2} \sqrt{4-(x-2)^2} + 2 \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{x-2}{2} \right) \right]_3^4$
$A = \frac{2}{3}(3\sqrt{3}) + \left[ (0 + 2 \sin^{-1}(1)) - (\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{3} + 2 \sin^{-1}(1/2)) \right]$
$A = 2\sqrt{3} + \pi - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
Therefore,$6A - 9\sqrt{3} = 6(\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{2\pi}{3}) - 9\sqrt{3} = 9\sqrt{3} + 4\pi - 9\sqrt{3} = 4\pi$.
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291
MediumMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the curves $y=x^3$,$y=x^2$ and the lines $x=0$ and $x=2$ is
A
$\frac{4}{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$\frac{5}{3}$

Solution

(B) The area $A$ is given by the integral of the absolute difference between the curves: $A = \int_{0}^{2} |x^3 - x^2| \, dx$.
First,find the intersection points: $x^3 = x^2 \implies x^2(x-1) = 0$,so $x=0$ and $x=1$.
In the interval $[0, 1]$,$x^2 \ge x^3$,so $|x^3 - x^2| = x^2 - x^3$.
In the interval $[1, 2]$,$x^3 \ge x^2$,so $|x^3 - x^2| = x^3 - x^2$.
Thus,$A = \int_{0}^{1} (x^2 - x^3) \, dx + \int_{1}^{2} (x^3 - x^2) \, dx$.
Evaluating the first integral: $[\frac{x^3}{3} - \frac{x^4}{4}]_{0}^{1} = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{12}$.
Evaluating the second integral: $[\frac{x^4}{4} - \frac{x^3}{3}]_{1}^{2} = (\frac{16}{4} - \frac{8}{3}) - (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3}) = (4 - \frac{8}{3}) - (-\frac{1}{12}) = \frac{4}{3} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{16+1}{12} = \frac{17}{12}$.
Total area $A = \frac{1}{12} + \frac{17}{12} = \frac{18}{12} = \frac{3}{2}$.
292
EasyMCQ
Area of the region enclosed between the curves $y^2=4(x+7)$ and $y^2=5(2-x)$ is
A
$\frac{32 \sqrt{2}}{3}$
B
$\frac{8}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{6}$
D
$24 \sqrt{5}$

Solution

(D) To find the area enclosed by the curves $y^2=4(x+7)$ and $y^2=5(2-x)$,we first find their points of intersection.
Equating the expressions for $y^2$:
$4(x+7) = 5(2-x)$
$4x + 28 = 10 - 5x$
$9x = -18$
$x = -2$
Substituting $x = -2$ into $y^2 = 4(x+7)$,we get $y^2 = 4(-2+7) = 4(5) = 20$,so $y = \pm \sqrt{20} = \pm 2\sqrt{5}$.
The points of intersection are $(-2, 2\sqrt{5})$ and $(-2, -2\sqrt{5})$.
We express $x$ in terms of $y$ for both curves:
For $y^2 = 4(x+7)$,$x = \frac{y^2}{4} - 7$.
For $y^2 = 5(2-x)$,$x = 2 - \frac{y^2}{5}$.
The area is given by the integral with respect to $y$ from $-2\sqrt{5}$ to $2\sqrt{5}$ of the right curve minus the left curve:
Area $= \int_{-2\sqrt{5}}^{2\sqrt{5}} \left[ (2 - \frac{y^2}{5}) - (\frac{y^2}{4} - 7) \right] dy$
$= \int_{-2\sqrt{5}}^{2\sqrt{5}} (9 - \frac{9y^2}{20}) dy$
$= \left[ 9y - \frac{9y^3}{60} \right]_{-2\sqrt{5}}^{2\sqrt{5}} = \left[ 9y - \frac{3y^3}{20} \right]_{-2\sqrt{5}}^{2\sqrt{5}}$
$= \left( 9(2\sqrt{5}) - \frac{3(2\sqrt{5})^3}{20} \right) - \left( 9(-2\sqrt{5}) - \frac{3(-2\sqrt{5})^3}{20} \right)$
$= 2 \left( 18\sqrt{5} - \frac{3(8 \times 5\sqrt{5})}{20} \right)$
$= 2 \left( 18\sqrt{5} - 6\sqrt{5} \right) = 2(12\sqrt{5}) = 24\sqrt{5}$.
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293
EasyMCQ
The area of the region enclosed by the curves $y^2=4(x+1)$ and $y^2=5(x-4)$ is
A
$280/3$
B
$150$
C
$140$
D
$200/3$

Solution

(D) Given curves are $y^2 = 4(x+1)$ and $y^2 = 5(x-4)$.
To find the intersection points, equate the $x$ values:
$x = \frac{y^2}{4} - 1$ and $x = \frac{y^2}{5} + 4$.
$\frac{y^2}{4} - 1 = \frac{y^2}{5} + 4$
$\frac{y^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{5} = 5$
$\frac{y^2}{20} = 5 \implies y^2 = 100 \implies y = \pm 10$.
When $y = 10$, $x = \frac{100}{4} - 1 = 24$. So, intersection points are $(24, 10)$ and $(24, -10)$.
The area is given by $\int_{-10}^{10} (x_{\text{right}} - x_{\text{left}}) dy$.
$x_{\text{right}} = \frac{y^2}{4} + 1$ is incorrect; let's re-evaluate: $y^2 = 4(x+1) \implies x = \frac{y^2}{4} - 1$ (left curve) and $y^2 = 5(x-4) \implies x = \frac{y^2}{5} + 4$ (right curve).
Area $= \int_{-10}^{10} [(\frac{y^2}{4} - 1) - (\frac{y^2}{5} + 4)] dy$ is wrong. The region is bounded by $x = \frac{y^2}{5} + 4$ on the left and $x = \frac{y^2}{4} - 1$ on the right? No, looking at the graph, $y^2=4(x+1)$ is the outer curve. Let's use $x = \frac{y^2}{4} - 1$ and $x = \frac{y^2}{5} + 4$.
Area $= \int_{-10}^{10} [(\frac{y^2}{4} - 1) - (\frac{y^2}{5} + 4)] dy = \int_{-10}^{10} (\frac{y^2}{20} - 5) dy = 2 \int_{0}^{10} (\frac{y^2}{20} - 5) dy = 2 [\frac{y^3}{60} - 5y]_0^{10} = 2 [\frac{1000}{60} - 50] = 2 [\frac{50}{3} - 50] = 2 [-\frac{100}{3}] = -200/3$. Taking absolute value, Area $= 200/3$.
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294
EasyMCQ
If the area of the region enclosed by the curve $ay = x^2$ and the line $x + y = 2a$ is $ka^2$,then $k =$
A
$\frac{2}{9}$
B
$\frac{9}{2}$
C
$\frac{3}{2}$
D
$\frac{2}{3}$

Solution

(B) Given equations are $ay = x^2$ and $x + y = 2a$.
From the first equation,$y = \frac{x^2}{a}$.
Substituting this into the second equation: $x + \frac{x^2}{a} = 2a$.
Multiplying by $a$,we get $ax + x^2 = 2a^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 + ax - 2a^2 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(x + 2a)(x - a) = 0$.
Thus,the points of intersection are $x = -2a$ and $x = a$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve:
$A = \int_{-2a}^{a} (2a - x - \frac{x^2}{a}) dx$.
Integrating term by term:
$A = [2ax - \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3a}]_{-2a}^{a}$.
Evaluating at the limits:
$A = (2a^2 - \frac{a^2}{2} - \frac{a^3}{3a}) - (-4a^2 - \frac{4a^2}{2} - \frac{-8a^3}{3a})$.
$A = (2a^2 - \frac{a^2}{2} - \frac{a^2}{3}) - (-4a^2 - 2a^2 + \frac{8a^2}{3})$.
$A = (\frac{12a^2 - 3a^2 - 2a^2}{6}) - (\frac{-12a^2 - 6a^2 + 8a^2}{3})$.
$A = \frac{7a^2}{6} - (\frac{-10a^2}{3}) = \frac{7a^2}{6} + \frac{20a^2}{6} = \frac{27a^2}{6} = \frac{9}{2}a^2$.
Since the area is $ka^2$,we have $k = \frac{9}{2}$.
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295
EasyMCQ
The area (in sq. units) bounded by the curve $y=2x-x^2$ and the line $y=-x$ is
A
$\frac{9}{2}$
B
$\frac{11}{2}$
C
$\frac{16}{3}$
D
$\frac{22}{5}$

Solution

(A) To find the area bounded by the curve $y=2x-x^2$ and the line $y=-x$,we first find their points of intersection by setting $2x-x^2 = -x$.
$2x-x^2+x = 0$
$3x-x^2 = 0$
$x(3-x) = 0$
So,the points of intersection are $x=0$ and $x=3$.
In the interval $[0, 3]$,the curve $y=2x-x^2$ lies above the line $y=-x$.
The area is given by the integral:
$\text{Area} = \int_0^3 ((2x-x^2) - (-x)) dx$
$= \int_0^3 (3x-x^2) dx$
$= \left[ \frac{3x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^3$
$= \left( \frac{3(3)^2}{2} - \frac{(3)^3}{3} \right) - (0 - 0)$
$= \frac{27}{2} - \frac{27}{3}$
$= \frac{27}{2} - 9$
$= \frac{27-18}{2} = \frac{9}{2} \text{ sq. units.}$
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296
DifficultMCQ
The larger of the two areas (in sq. units) into which the circle $x^2+y^2=16a^2$ is divided by the parabola $y^2=6ax$,is
A
$\frac{4a^2}{3}(8\pi-\sqrt{3})$
B
$\frac{4a^2}{3}(4\pi-\sqrt{3})$
C
$\frac{2a^2}{3}(4\pi+\sqrt{3})$
D
$\frac{4a^2}{3}(4\pi+\sqrt{3})$

Solution

(A) For the point of intersection,substitute $y^2=6ax$ into $x^2+y^2=16a^2$:
$x^2+6ax-16a^2=0$
$(x+8a)(x-2a)=0$
Since $x \ge 0$ for the parabola,we have $x=2a$.
The area of the smaller region is $A_1 = 2 \left[ \int_0^{2a} \sqrt{6ax} \, dx + \int_{2a}^{4a} \sqrt{16a^2-x^2} \, dx \right]$.
Calculating the integrals:
$2 \int_0^{2a} \sqrt{6a} \sqrt{x} \, dx = 2 \sqrt{6a} \left[ \frac{2}{3} x^{3/2} \right]_0^{2a} = 2 \sqrt{6a} \cdot \frac{2}{3} \cdot 2a \sqrt{2a} = \frac{8a^2 \sqrt{12}}{3} = \frac{16a^2 \sqrt{3}}{3}$.
$2 \int_{2a}^{4a} \sqrt{(4a)^2-x^2} \, dx = 2 \left[ \frac{x}{2} \sqrt{16a^2-x^2} + \frac{16a^2}{2} \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{x}{4a} \right) \right]_{2a}^{4a}$
$= 2 \left[ (0 + 8a^2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{2}) - (a \sqrt{12a^2} + 8a^2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{6}) \right] = 2 \left[ 4\pi a^2 - 2a^2 \sqrt{3} - \frac{4\pi a^2}{3} \right] = 2 \left[ \frac{8\pi a^2}{3} - 2a^2 \sqrt{3} \right] = \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} - 4a^2 \sqrt{3}$.
Total smaller area $A_1 = \frac{16a^2 \sqrt{3}}{3} + \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} - 4a^2 \sqrt{3} = \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} + \frac{4a^2 \sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{4a^2}{3}(4\pi + \sqrt{3})$.
The larger area is the total area of the circle minus the smaller area:
$A_2 = \pi(4a)^2 - A_1 = 16\pi a^2 - \left( \frac{16\pi a^2}{3} + \frac{4a^2 \sqrt{3}}{3} \right) = \frac{32\pi a^2}{3} - \frac{4a^2 \sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{4a^2}{3}(8\pi - \sqrt{3})$ sq. units.
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The area (in square units) bounded by the curves $|x|=2, |y|=2$ and $xy \leq \frac{1}{2}$ is
A
$9+3 \log 2$
B
$3+\log 2$
C
$2+\log 3$
D
$8+2 \log 3$

Solution

(A) The region is bounded by the square defined by $x = \pm 2$ and $y = \pm 2$,which has a total area of $4 \times 4 = 16$. The condition $xy \leq \frac{1}{2}$ excludes the region where $xy > \frac{1}{2}$.
This region $xy > \frac{1}{2}$ consists of two parts: one in the first quadrant where $y > \frac{1}{2x}$ and one in the third quadrant where $y < \frac{1}{2x}$.
Due to symmetry,the area of these two parts is equal. Let's calculate the area in the first quadrant bounded by $x=2, y=2, x=1/4$ (since $2x=1/2 \implies x=1/4$ at $y=2$) and the curve $y=1/(2x)$.
The area in the first quadrant where $xy > 1/2$ is $\int_{1/4}^{2} (2 - \frac{1}{2x}) dx = [2x - \frac{1}{2} \log x]_{1/4}^{2} = (4 - \frac{1}{2} \log 2) - (1/2 - \frac{1}{2} \log(1/4)) = 4 - 0.5 \log 2 - 0.5 + 0.5 \log(2^{-2}) = 3.5 - 0.5 \log 2 - \log 2 = 3.5 - 1.5 \log 2$.
Total area to exclude = $2 \times (3.5 - 1.5 \log 2) = 7 - 3 \log 2$.
Required area = Total area of square - Excluded area = $16 - (7 - 3 \log 2) = 9 + 3 \log 2$.
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EasyMCQ
If the area of the region bounded by $y=\cos x$,$y=\sin x$,$x=\frac{\pi}{4}$ and $x=\pi$ is bisected by the line $x=a$,then $\sin \left(a+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=$
A
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2+\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(C) The area of the region bounded by $y=\sin x$ and $y=\cos x$ from $x=\frac{\pi}{4}$ to $x=\pi$ is given by the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve. In the interval $[\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,$\sin x \ge \cos x$,and in $[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi]$,$\sin x \ge \cos x$ (since $\cos x$ is negative). Thus,the total area is $\int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\pi} (\sin x - \cos x) dx$.
According to the problem,the line $x=a$ bisects this area,so:
$\int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{a} (\sin x - \cos x) dx = \int_{a}^{\pi} (\sin x - \cos x) dx$
Evaluating the integral:
$[-\cos x - \sin x]_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{a} = [-\cos x - \sin x]_{a}^{\pi}$
$(-\cos a - \sin a) - (-\cos \frac{\pi}{4} - \sin \frac{\pi}{4}) = (-\cos \pi - \sin \pi) - (-\cos a - \sin a)$
$-\cos a - \sin a + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = -(-1) - 0 + \cos a + \sin a$
$-\cos a - \sin a + \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} = 1 + \cos a + \sin a$
$\sqrt{2} - 1 = 2(\sin a + \cos a)$
$\sin a + \cos a = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2}$
Divide both sides by $\sqrt{2}$:
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin a + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos a = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
$\sin a \cos \frac{\pi}{4} + \cos a \sin \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
$\sin \left(a + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
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EasyMCQ
The area (in square units) of the region enclosed between the parabola $y^2=2x$ and the line $y=4x-1$ is:
A
$\frac{9}{32}$
B
$\frac{7}{23}$
C
$\frac{16}{3}$
D
$\frac{15}{4}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation of the parabola $y^2=2x$ $\dots(i)$ and the equation of the line $y=4x-1$ $\dots(ii)$.
To find the intersection points,substitute $x = \frac{y+1}{4}$ from $(ii)$ into $(i)$:
$y^2 = 2\left(\frac{y+1}{4}\right) \implies y^2 = \frac{y+1}{2} \implies 2y^2 - y - 1 = 0$.
Solving the quadratic equation: $(2y+1)(y-1) = 0$,so $y = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $y = 1$.
The corresponding $x$ values are $x = \frac{(-1/2)+1}{4} = \frac{1}{8}$ and $x = \frac{1+1}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$.
The intersection points are $(\frac{1}{8}, -\frac{1}{2})$ and $(\frac{1}{2}, 1)$.
The required area is given by the integral with respect to $y$:
$Area = \int_{-1/2}^{1} (x_{line} - x_{parabola}) dy = \int_{-1/2}^{1} (\frac{y+1}{4} - \frac{y^2}{2}) dy$.
$= \frac{1}{4} \int_{-1/2}^{1} (y+1) dy - \frac{1}{2} \int_{-1/2}^{1} y^2 dy$.
$= \frac{1}{4} [\frac{y^2}{2} + y]_{-1/2}^{1} - \frac{1}{2} [\frac{y^3}{3}]_{-1/2}^{1}$.
$= \frac{1}{4} [(\frac{1}{2} + 1) - (\frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{2})] - \frac{1}{6} [1 - (-\frac{1}{8})]$.
$= \frac{1}{4} [\frac{3}{2} + \frac{3}{8}] - \frac{1}{6} [\frac{9}{8}] = \frac{1}{4} [\frac{15}{8}] - \frac{3}{16} = \frac{15}{32} - \frac{6}{32} = \frac{9}{32}$ square units.
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