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MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = \log x$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = 2$ is:
A
$\log 4 \text{ sq. units}$
B
$(\log 4 + 1) \text{ sq. units}$
C
$(\log 4 - 1) \text{ sq. units}$
D
$\text{None of these}$

Solution

(C) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = a$ and $x = b$ is given by $A = \int_{a}^{b} |f(x)| \, dx$.
Given $y = \log x$,$x = 1$,and $x = 2$.
Since $\log x > 0$ for $x \in [1, 2]$,the area is $\int_{1}^{2} \log x \, dx$.
Using integration by parts,$\int \log x \, dx = x \log x - x + C$.
Thus,$A = [x \log x - x]_{1}^{2}$.
$A = (2 \log 2 - 2) - (1 \log 1 - 1)$.
Since $\log 1 = 0$,$A = 2 \log 2 - 2 + 1 = 2 \log 2 - 1$.
Using the property $n \log m = \log(m^n)$,$2 \log 2 = \log(2^2) = \log 4$.
Therefore,$A = (\log 4 - 1) \text{ sq. units}$.
2
MediumMCQ
Find the area bounded by the curve $y = x{e^{{x^2}}}$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 0$ and $x = a$.
A
$\frac{{{e^{{a^2}}} + 1}}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{{{e^{{a^2}}} - 1}}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
${e^{{a^2}}} + 1 \text{ sq. unit}$
D
${e^{{a^2}}} - 1 \text{ sq. unit}$

Solution

(B) The required area $A$ is given by the definite integral:
$A = \int_0^a y \, dx = \int_0^a x{e^{{x^2}}} \, dx$
Let $t = x^2$. Then,differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $dt = 2x \, dx$,which implies $x \, dx = \frac{dt}{2}$.
Changing the limits of integration:
When $x = 0$,$t = 0^2 = 0$.
When $x = a$,$t = a^2$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$A = \int_0^{a^2} {e^t} \cdot \frac{dt}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \int_0^{a^2} {e^t} \, dt$
Evaluating the integral:
$A = \frac{1}{2} [e^t]_0^{a^2} = \frac{1}{2} (e^{a^2} - e^0) = \frac{e^{a^2} - 1}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$.
3
EasyMCQ
Area bounded by the curve $y = \sin x$ between $x = 0$ and $x = 2\pi$ is ......... $sq. \text{ unit}$.
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$8$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The curve is $y = \sin x$. The area bounded by the curve between $x = 0$ and $x = 2\pi$ is given by the integral of the absolute value of the function.
Required Area $= \int_0^{2\pi} |\sin x| \, dx$
Since $\sin x \ge 0$ for $x \in [0, \pi]$ and $\sin x \le 0$ for $x \in [\pi, 2\pi]$,we split the integral:
Required Area $= \int_0^{\pi} \sin x \, dx + \int_{\pi}^{2\pi} (-\sin x) \, dx$
$= [-\cos x]_0^{\pi} + [\cos x]_{\pi}^{2\pi}$
$= -(\cos \pi - \cos 0) + (\cos 2\pi - \cos \pi)$
$= -(-1 - 1) + (1 - (-1))$
$= -(-2) + (2) = 2 + 2 = 4 \, sq. \text{ unit}$.
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4
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the parabola $y = 4x^2$,the $y$-axis,and the lines $y = 1$ and $y = 4$ is:
A
$3 \text{ sq. units}$
B
$\frac{7}{5} \text{ sq. units}$
C
$\frac{7}{3} \text{ sq. units}$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Given the equation of the parabola is $y = 4x^2$.
Expressing $x$ in terms of $y$,we get $x^2 = \frac{y}{4}$,which implies $x = \frac{\sqrt{y}}{2}$ (since the area is in the first quadrant,we take the positive root).
The area bounded by the curve,the $y$-axis,and the lines $y = 1$ and $y = 4$ is given by the integral:
$\text{Area} = \int_{1}^{4} x \, dy = \int_{1}^{4} \frac{\sqrt{y}}{2} \, dy$.
$= \frac{1}{2} \int_{1}^{4} y^{1/2} \, dy$.
$= \frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{y^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{1}^{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} \left[ y^{3/2} \right]_{1}^{4}$.
$= \frac{1}{3} [4^{3/2} - 1^{3/2}] = \frac{1}{3} [8 - 1] = \frac{7}{3} \text{ sq. units}$.
5
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the lines $y = x$,$x = -1$,$x = 2$ and the $x$-axis is
A
$\frac{5}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{3}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The area is given by the integral of the absolute value of $y$ with respect to $x$ from $x = -1$ to $x = 2$.
Area $= \int_{-1}^{2} |y| \, dx = \int_{-1}^{2} |x| \, dx$
Since $|x| = -x$ for $x < 0$ and $|x| = x$ for $x \ge 0$,we split the integral:
Area $= \int_{-1}^{0} (-x) \, dx + \int_{0}^{2} (x) \, dx$
$= \left[ -\frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{-1}^{0} + \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{0}^{2}$
$= (0 - (-\frac{(-1)^2}{2})) + (\frac{2^2}{2} - 0)$
$= \frac{1}{2} + 2 = \frac{5}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$.
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6
DifficultMCQ
If the ordinate $x = a$ divides the area bounded by the curve $y = \left( 1 + \frac{8}{x^2} \right)$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 2$ and $x = 4$ into two equal parts,then $a = $
A
$8$
B
$2\sqrt{2}$
C
$2$
D
$\sqrt{2}$

Solution

(B) Let the ordinate at $x = a$ divide the area into two equal parts.
The total area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = 1 + \frac{8}{x^2}$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = 2$ and $x = 4$ is given by:
$A = \int_{2}^{4} \left( 1 + \frac{8}{x^2} \right) dx$
$A = \left[ x - \frac{8}{x} \right]_{2}^{4}$
$A = \left( 4 - \frac{8}{4} \right) - \left( 2 - \frac{8}{2} \right) = (4 - 2) - (2 - 4) = 2 - (-2) = 4$ square units.
Since the ordinate $x = a$ divides this area into two equal parts,the area from $x = 2$ to $x = a$ must be half of the total area,which is $4 / 2 = 2$.
$\int_{2}^{a} \left( 1 + \frac{8}{x^2} \right) dx = 2$
$\left[ x - \frac{8}{x} \right]_{2}^{a} = 2$
$\left( a - \frac{8}{a} \right) - \left( 2 - \frac{8}{2} \right) = 2$
$a - \frac{8}{a} - (2 - 4) = 2$
$a - \frac{8}{a} + 2 = 2$
$a - \frac{8}{a} = 0$
$a^2 - 8 = 0$
$a^2 = 8$
$a = \pm 2\sqrt{2}$.
Since the region is in the first quadrant where $x > 0$,we have $a = 2\sqrt{2}$.
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7
EasyMCQ
The area between the curve $y = \cos x$ and the $x$-axis for $0 \le x \le 2\pi$ is:
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$0$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) The area $A$ is given by the integral $\int_{0}^{2\pi} |\cos x| \, dx$.
We divide the interval $[0, 2\pi]$ based on the sign of $\cos x$:
$1$. For $x \in [0, \pi/2]$,$\cos x \ge 0$.
$2$. For $x \in [\pi/2, 3\pi/2]$,$\cos x \le 0$.
$3$. For $x \in [3\pi/2, 2\pi]$,$\cos x \ge 0$.
Thus,the area is:
$A = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \cos x \, dx + \int_{\pi/2}^{3\pi/2} (-\cos x) \, dx + \int_{3\pi/2}^{2\pi} \cos x \, dx$
Calculating each part:
$\int_{0}^{\pi/2} \cos x \, dx = [\sin x]_{0}^{\pi/2} = 1 - 0 = 1$
$\int_{\pi/2}^{3\pi/2} -\cos x \, dx = -[\sin x]_{\pi/2}^{3\pi/2} = -(-1 - 1) = 2$
$\int_{3\pi/2}^{2\pi} \cos x \, dx = [\sin x]_{3\pi/2}^{2\pi} = 0 - (-1) = 1$
Total area $A = 1 + 2 + 1 = 4 \, \text{sq. units}$.
8
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = x^3$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = 4$ is:
A
$64 \text{ sq. units}$
B
$27 \text{ sq. units}$
C
$\frac{127}{4} \text{ sq. units}$
D
$\frac{255}{4} \text{ sq. units}$

Solution

(D) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = a$ and $x = b$ is given by the integral $A = \int_{a}^{b} |f(x)| dx$.
Here,$f(x) = x^3$,$a = 1$,and $b = 4$.
Since $x^3 > 0$ for $x \in [1, 4]$,the area is:
$A = \int_{1}^{4} x^3 dx$
$A = \left[ \frac{x^4}{4} \right]_{1}^{4}$
$A = \frac{4^4}{4} - \frac{1^4}{4}$
$A = \frac{256}{4} - \frac{1}{4}$
$A = \frac{255}{4} \text{ sq. units}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
9
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $xy = c$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = 1$ and $x = 4$ is:
A
$2c \log 2 \text{ sq. units}$
B
$2 \log c \text{ sq. units}$
C
$c \log 3 \text{ sq. units}$
D
$2c \log 5 \text{ sq. units}$

Solution

(A) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = a$ and $x = b$ is given by $A = \int_a^b y \, dx$.
Given the curve $xy = c$,we have $y = \frac{c}{x}$.
Substituting the limits $x = 1$ and $x = 4$,the area is:
$A = \int_1^4 \frac{c}{x} \, dx$
$A = c [\ln |x|]_1^4$
$A = c (\ln 4 - \ln 1)$
Since $\ln 1 = 0$ and $\ln 4 = \ln(2^2) = 2 \ln 2$,we get:
$A = c(2 \ln 2) = 2c \ln 2 \text{ sq. units}$.
10
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = k \sin x$ between $x = \pi$ and $x = 2\pi$ is:
A
$2k$ sq. unit
B
$0$
C
$\frac{k^2}{2}$ sq. unit
D
$k$ sq. unit

Solution

(A) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$ from $x = a$ to $x = b$ is given by $A = \int_{a}^{b} |f(x)| \, dx$.
Here,$f(x) = k \sin x$,$a = \pi$,and $b = 2\pi$.
In the interval $[\pi, 2\pi]$,$\sin x$ is negative.
Therefore,the area is $A = \int_{\pi}^{2\pi} |k \sin x| \, dx = \int_{\pi}^{2\pi} -k \sin x \, dx$.
$A = -k [-\cos x]_{\pi}^{2\pi} = k [\cos x]_{\pi}^{2\pi}$.
$A = k (\cos(2\pi) - \cos(\pi)) = k (1 - (-1)) = k(1 + 1) = 2k$.
Thus,the required area is $2k$ sq. unit.
11
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = x \sin x$ and the $x$-axis between $x = 0$ and $x = 2\pi$ is:
A
$0$
B
$2\pi \, \text{sq. units}$
C
$\pi \, \text{sq. units}$
D
$4\pi \, \text{sq. units}$

Solution

(D) The required area $A$ is given by the sum of the absolute values of the integrals over the intervals where the function is positive and negative.
$A = \int_0^{\pi} x \sin x \, dx + \left| \int_{\pi}^{2\pi} x \sin x \, dx \right|$
Using integration by parts,$\int x \sin x \, dx = -x \cos x + \sin x$.
For the first part: $\int_0^{\pi} x \sin x \, dx = [-x \cos x + \sin x]_0^{\pi} = (-\pi \cos \pi + \sin \pi) - (0) = \pi$.
For the second part: $\int_{\pi}^{2\pi} x \sin x \, dx = [-x \cos x + \sin x]_{\pi}^{2\pi} = (-2\pi \cos 2\pi + \sin 2\pi) - (-\pi \cos \pi + \sin \pi) = (-2\pi) - (\pi) = -3\pi$.
The absolute value is $|-3\pi| = 3\pi$.
Total area $A = \pi + 3\pi = 4\pi \, \text{sq. units}$.
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12
EasyMCQ
Area under the curve $y = \sin 2x + \cos 2x$ between $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$ is ......... $sq. \text{ } unit$.
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The required area is given by the definite integral of the function $y = \sin 2x + \cos 2x$ from $x = 0$ to $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
$\text{Area} = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\sin 2x + \cos 2x) \, dx$
Integrating the terms,we get:
$= \left[ -\frac{\cos 2x}{2} + \frac{\sin 2x}{2} \right]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}}$
Applying the limits:
$= \frac{1}{2} \left[ (-\cos(\frac{\pi}{2}) + \sin(\frac{\pi}{2})) - (-\cos(0) + \sin(0)) \right]$
Since $\cos(\frac{\pi}{2}) = 0$,$\sin(\frac{\pi}{2}) = 1$,$\cos(0) = 1$,and $\sin(0) = 0$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [ (0 + 1) - (-1 + 0) ]$
$= \frac{1}{2} [ 1 + 1 ]$
$= \frac{1}{2} \times 2 = 1 \, sq. \text{ } unit$.
13
EasyMCQ
The area under the curve $y = \sqrt{3x + 4}$ between $x = 0$ and $x = 4$ is
A
$\frac{56}{9}$ sq. unit
B
$\frac{64}{9}$ sq. unit
C
$8$ sq. unit
D
None of these

Solution

(D) The area $A$ under the curve $y = f(x)$ from $x = a$ to $x = b$ is given by $A = \int_{a}^{b} f(x) \, dx$.
Here,$f(x) = \sqrt{3x + 4}$,$a = 0$,and $b = 4$.
$A = \int_{0}^{4} \sqrt{3x + 4} \, dx$
Let $u = 3x + 4$,then $du = 3 \, dx$,or $dx = \frac{du}{3}$.
When $x = 0$,$u = 4$. When $x = 4$,$u = 16$.
$A = \int_{4}^{16} \sqrt{u} \cdot \frac{du}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \int_{4}^{16} u^{1/2} \, du$
$A = \frac{1}{3} \left[ \frac{u^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{4}^{16} = \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{2}{3} \left[ u^{3/2} \right]_{4}^{16}$
$A = \frac{2}{9} [16^{3/2} - 4^{3/2}]$
$A = \frac{2}{9} [64 - 8] = \frac{2}{9} \times 56 = \frac{112}{9} \text{ sq. unit}$.
Since $\frac{112}{9}$ is not among the options,the correct option is $(d)$.
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MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the lines $y = 2 + x$,$y = 2 - x$,and $x = 2$ is
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$8$
D
$16$

Solution

(B) The lines are $y = 2 + x$,$y = 2 - x$,and $x = 2$.
First,find the intersection points:
$1$. Intersection of $y = 2 + x$ and $y = 2 - x$: $2 + x = 2 - x \implies 2x = 0 \implies x = 0$. Thus,$y = 2$. Point $C$ is $(0, 2)$.
$2$. Intersection of $y = 2 + x$ and $x = 2$: $y = 2 + 2 = 4$. Point $B$ is $(2, 4)$.
$3$. Intersection of $y = 2 - x$ and $x = 2$: $y = 2 - 2 = 0$. Point $A$ is $(2, 0)$.
The region is a triangle $ABC$ with vertices $A(2, 0)$,$B(2, 4)$,and $C(0, 2)$.
The length of the base $AB$ (vertical line) is $|4 - 0| = 4$.
The height of the triangle from vertex $C$ to the line $x = 2$ is the horizontal distance from $x = 0$ to $x = 2$,which is $2$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 2 = 4 \text{ sq. units}$.
Alternatively,using integration: Area $= \int_{0}^{2} ((2 + x) - (2 - x)) dx = \int_{0}^{2} 2x dx = [x^2]_{0}^{2} = 4 - 0 = 4 \text{ sq. units}$.
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EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = x^3$,the $x$-axis,and the two ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = 2$ is equal to:
A
$\frac{15}{2} \text{ sq. units}$
B
$\frac{15}{4} \text{ sq. units}$
C
$\frac{17}{2} \text{ sq. units}$
D
$\frac{17}{4} \text{ sq. units}$

Solution

(B) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = a$ and $x = b$ is given by the integral $A = \int_{a}^{b} y \, dx$.
Here,$y = x^3$,$a = 1$,and $b = 2$.
Therefore,the area is:
$A = \int_{1}^{2} x^3 \, dx$
$A = \left[ \frac{x^4}{4} \right]_{1}^{2}$
$A = \frac{1}{4} [2^4 - 1^4]$
$A = \frac{1}{4} [16 - 1]$
$A = \frac{15}{4} \text{ sq. units}$.
Thus,the correct option is $(b)$.
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16
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the $x$-axis and the curve $y = \sin x$ between $x = 0$ and $x = \pi$ is:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = \sin x$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = 0$ and $x = \pi$ is given by the definite integral:
$A = \int_{0}^{\pi} |\sin x| \, dx$
Since $\sin x \geq 0$ for $x \in [0, \pi]$,we have:
$A = \int_{0}^{\pi} \sin x \, dx$
$A = [-\cos x]_{0}^{\pi}$
$A = -(\cos \pi - \cos 0)$
$A = -(-1 - 1)$
$A = -(-2) = 2$
Thus,the area is $2$ square units.
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17
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$,its axis and two ordinates $x = 4$ and $x = 9$ is
A
$4a^2$
B
$16a^2$
C
$20a^2$
D
$\frac{152\sqrt{a}}{3}$

Solution

(D) The equation of the parabola is $y^2 = 4ax$,which implies $y = \pm 2\sqrt{a}\sqrt{x}$.
Since the area is bounded by the axis (x-axis) and the curve,we consider the upper part of the parabola $y = 2\sqrt{a}\sqrt{x}$.
The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the x-axis,and the ordinates $x = 4$ and $x = 9$ is given by the integral:
$A = \int_{4}^{9} y \, dx = \int_{4}^{9} 2\sqrt{a}\sqrt{x} \, dx$
$A = 2\sqrt{a} \int_{4}^{9} x^{1/2} \, dx$
$A = 2\sqrt{a} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{4}^{9}$
$A = 2\sqrt{a} \cdot \frac{2}{3} \left[ x^{3/2} \right]_{4}^{9}$
$A = \frac{4\sqrt{a}}{3} (9^{3/2} - 4^{3/2})$
$A = \frac{4\sqrt{a}}{3} (27 - 8)$
$A = \frac{4\sqrt{a}}{3} (19) = \frac{76\sqrt{a}}{3}$.
Note: If the question implies the total area bounded by the curve and the ordinates (both above and below the axis),the area would be $2 \times \frac{76\sqrt{a}}{3} = \frac{152\sqrt{a}}{3}$. Given the options,the intended answer is $D$.
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EasyMCQ
For $0 \le x \le \pi ,$ the area bounded by $y = x$ and $y = x + \sin x$ is
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$2\pi$
D
$4\pi$

Solution

(A) The curves $y = x$ and $y = x + \sin x$ intersect at $x = 0$ and $x = \pi$.
In the interval $[0, \pi]$,$\sin x \ge 0$,so $x + \sin x \ge x$.
The area $A$ bounded by the two curves is given by the integral:
$A = \int_{0}^{\pi} ((x + \sin x) - x) \, dx$
$A = \int_{0}^{\pi} \sin x \, dx$
$A = [-\cos x]_{0}^{\pi}$
$A = -(\cos \pi - \cos 0)$
$A = -(-1 - 1) = -(-2) = 2$.
Thus,the area is $2$ square units.
19
EasyMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the $x$-axis and the curves defined by $y = \tan x$ for $(-\pi/3 \le x \le \pi/3)$ is
A
$2 \log 2$
B
$-2 \log 2$
C
$\log 2$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) The function $y = \tan x$ is an odd function,meaning $f(-x) = -f(x)$.
Since the interval $(-\pi/3, \pi/3)$ is symmetric about the origin,the area is given by $2 \times \int_0^{\pi/3} \tan x \, dx$.
Evaluating the integral: $2 \int_0^{\pi/3} \tan x \, dx = 2 [\log |\sec x|]_0^{\pi/3}$.
Substituting the limits: $2 (\log |\sec(\pi/3)| - \log |\sec(0)|) = 2 (\log 2 - \log 1)$.
Since $\log 1 = 0$,the result is $2 \log 2$.
20
MediumMCQ
If the area above the $x$-axis,bounded by the curves $y = 2^{kx}$,$x = 0$,and $x = 2$ is $\frac{3}{\ln 2}$,then the value of $k$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$1$
C
$-1$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The area $A$ is given by the integral $\int_{0}^{2} 2^{kx} \, dx = \frac{3}{\ln 2}$.
Evaluating the integral: $\int_{0}^{2} 2^{kx} \, dx = \left[ \frac{2^{kx}}{k \ln 2} \right]_{0}^{2}$.
Substituting the limits: $\frac{1}{k \ln 2} (2^{2k} - 2^0) = \frac{2^{2k} - 1}{k \ln 2}$.
Equating this to the given area: $\frac{2^{2k} - 1}{k \ln 2} = \frac{3}{\ln 2}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{2^{2k} - 1}{k} = 3$,or $2^{2k} - 1 = 3k$.
Testing the options:
For $k = 1$: $2^{2(1)} - 1 = 4 - 1 = 3$,and $3(1) = 3$. Since $3 = 3$,the condition is satisfied.
Thus,the value of $k$ is $1$.
21
DifficultMCQ
The area bounded by the $x-$ axis,the curve $y = f(x)$ and the lines $x = 1$ and $x = b$ is equal to $\sqrt{b^2 + 1} - \sqrt{2}$ for all $b > 1$. Then $f(x)$ is:
A
$\sqrt{x - 1}$
B
$\sqrt{x + 1}$
C
$\sqrt{x^2 + 1}$
D
$\frac{x}{\sqrt{1 + x^2}}$

Solution

(D) Given that the area bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the $x-$ axis,and the lines $x = 1$ and $x = b$ is $\int_1^b f(x) \, dx = \sqrt{b^2 + 1} - \sqrt{2}$.
We can rewrite the expression as $\int_1^b f(x) \, dx = \sqrt{b^2 + 1} - \sqrt{1^2 + 1}$.
This is equivalent to $\int_1^b f(x) \, dx = [\sqrt{x^2 + 1}]_1^b$.
By the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus,if $\int_1^b f(x) \, dx = F(b) - F(1)$,then $f(x) = F'(x)$.
Here,$F(x) = \sqrt{x^2 + 1}$.
Therefore,$f(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(\sqrt{x^2 + 1})$.
Using the chain rule,$f(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}} \cdot (2x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}$.
22
DifficultMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,$x-$ axis and ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = b$ is $(b - 1)\sin(3b + 4)$. Then $f(x)$ is:
A
$3(x - 1)\cos(3x + 4) + \sin(3x + 4)$
B
$(b - 1)\sin(3x + 4) + 3\cos(3x + 4)$
C
$(b - 1)\cos(3x + 4) + 3\sin(3x + 4)$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The area bounded by the curve $y = f(x)$,the $x-$ axis,and the ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = b$ is given by the integral $\int_1^b f(x) \, dx$.
According to the problem,the area is given by $\int_1^b f(x) \, dx = (b - 1)\sin(3b + 4)$.
To find $f(x)$,we differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to $b$ using the Leibniz Rule (Fundamental Theorem of Calculus):
$\frac{d}{db} \left( \int_1^b f(x) \, dx \right) = \frac{d}{db} [(b - 1)\sin(3b + 4)]$.
Applying the product rule on the right side:
$f(b) = \frac{d}{db}(b - 1) \cdot \sin(3b + 4) + (b - 1) \cdot \frac{d}{db}(\sin(3b + 4))$.
$f(b) = 1 \cdot \sin(3b + 4) + (b - 1) \cdot \cos(3b + 4) \cdot 3$.
$f(b) = 3(b - 1)\cos(3b + 4) + \sin(3b + 4)$.
Replacing $b$ with $x$,we get $f(x) = 3(x - 1)\cos(3x + 4) + \sin(3x + 4)$.
23
EasyMCQ
The area of the region (in square units) bounded by the curve ${x^2} = 4y$,the line $x = 2$,and the $x$-axis is:
A
$1$
B
$\frac{2}{3}$
C
$\frac{4}{3}$
D
$\frac{8}{3}$

Solution

(B) Given the curve is ${x^2} = 4y$,which implies $y = \frac{x^2}{4}$.
The region is bounded by the curve $y = \frac{x^2}{4}$,the $x$-axis $(y = 0)$,and the vertical line $x = 2$. Since the curve passes through the origin $(0,0)$,the limits of integration for $x$ are from $0$ to $2$.
The area $A$ is given by the definite integral:
$A = \int_{0}^{2} y \, dx = \int_{0}^{2} \frac{x^2}{4} \, dx$
$A = \frac{1}{4} \int_{0}^{2} x^2 \, dx$
$A = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_{0}^{2}$
$A = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{2^3}{3} - \frac{0^3}{3} \right)$
$A = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{8}{3} \right) = \frac{2}{3} \text{ square units.}$
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24
EasyMCQ
The area under the curve $y = x^2 - 4x$ within the $x$-axis and the line $x = 2$ is:
A
$\frac{16}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$-\frac{16}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{4}{7} \text{ sq. unit}$
D
Cannot be calculated

Solution

(A) The area $A$ bounded by the curve $y = x^2 - 4x$ and the $x$-axis from $x = 0$ to $x = 2$ is given by the integral of the absolute value of the function.
Since $x^2 - 4x \leq 0$ for $x \in [0, 2]$,the area is:
$A = \left| \int_0^2 (x^2 - 4x) dx \right|$
$A = \left| \left[ \frac{x^3}{3} - 2x^2 \right]_0^2 \right|$
$A = \left| \left( \frac{8}{3} - 2(4) \right) - (0) \right|$
$A = \left| \frac{8}{3} - 8 \right| = \left| \frac{8 - 24}{3} \right| = \left| -\frac{16}{3} \right| = \frac{16}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$.
25
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $xy - 3x - 2y - 10 = 0$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = 3$ and $x = 4$ is:
A
$16 \log 2 - 13$
B
$16 \log 2 - 3$
C
$16 \log 2 + 3$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Given the curve equation: $xy - 3x - 2y - 10 = 0$.
Rearranging for $y$: $y(x - 2) = 3x + 10 \Rightarrow y = \frac{3x + 10}{x - 2}$.
We can rewrite the expression as: $y = \frac{3(x - 2) + 16}{x - 2} = 3 + \frac{16}{x - 2}$.
The required area $A$ is given by the integral: $A = \int_{3}^{4} y \, dx = \int_{3}^{4} \left( 3 + \frac{16}{x - 2} \right) dx$.
Integrating term by term: $A = [3x + 16 \log |x - 2|]_{3}^{4}$.
Evaluating at the limits: $A = (3(4) + 16 \log |4 - 2|) - (3(3) + 16 \log |3 - 2|)$.
$A = (12 + 16 \log 2) - (9 + 16 \log 1)$.
Since $\log 1 = 0$,we get $A = 12 + 16 \log 2 - 9 = 3 + 16 \log 2$ square units.
26
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y^2 = x$,the line $y = 4$,and the $y$-axis is
A
$\frac{16}{3}$
B
$\frac{64}{3}$
C
$7\sqrt{2}$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The area bounded by the curve $y^2 = x$,the line $y = 4$,and the $y$-axis is given by the integral with respect to $y$.
Since $y^2 = x$,we have $x = y^2$.
The limits for $y$ are from $0$ to $4$.
Required Area $= \int_{0}^{4} x \, dy = \int_{0}^{4} y^2 \, dy$
$= \left[ \frac{y^3}{3} \right]_{0}^{4}$
$= \frac{4^3}{3} - \frac{0^3}{3} = \frac{64}{3}$ square units.
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27
EasyMCQ
The measurement of the area bounded by the coordinate axes and the curve $y = \log_e x$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$\infty$

Solution

(A) The curve $y = \log_e x$ intersects the $x$-axis at $(1, 0)$.
To find the area bounded by the coordinate axes and the curve,we consider the region between $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.
The area $A$ is given by the integral of the absolute value of the function from $x = 0$ to $x = 1$:
$A = \int_0^1 |\log_e x| \, dx = \int_0^1 -\log_e x \, dx$
Using integration by parts,$\int \log_e x \, dx = x \log_e x - x$.
Thus,$A = -[x \log_e x - x]_0^1 = -[(1 \cdot \log_e 1 - 1) - \lim_{x \to 0^+} (x \log_e x - x)]$.
Since $\log_e 1 = 0$ and $\lim_{x \to 0^+} x \log_e x = 0$,we have:
$A = -[0 - 1 - 0] = 1$.
Therefore,the area is $1$ square unit.
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28
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the parabola $y^2 = 2x$ and the ordinates $x = 1$ and $x = 4$ is:
A
$\frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{28\sqrt{2}}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{56}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The parabola is $y^2 = 2x$,which implies $y = \pm \sqrt{2x}$.
Since the area is symmetric about the $x$-axis,the total area is twice the area above the $x$-axis.
Area $= 2 \int_{1}^{4} y \, dx = 2 \int_{1}^{4} \sqrt{2x} \, dx$
Area $= 2\sqrt{2} \int_{1}^{4} x^{1/2} \, dx$
Area $= 2\sqrt{2} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{1}^{4}$
Area $= 2\sqrt{2} \times \frac{2}{3} \left[ x^{3/2} \right]_{1}^{4}$
Area $= \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} (4^{3/2} - 1^{3/2})$
Area $= \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} (8 - 1) = \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{3} \times 7 = \frac{28\sqrt{2}}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$.
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29
MediumMCQ
The area of the smaller part between the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 4$ and the line $x = 1$ is
A
$\frac{4\pi}{3} - \sqrt{3}$
B
$\frac{4\pi}{3} - \sqrt{3}$
C
$\frac{4\pi}{3} + \sqrt{3}$
D
$\frac{5\pi}{3} + \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) The equation of the circle is $x^2 + y^2 = 4$,which represents a circle with center $(0,0)$ and radius $r = 2$.
The line is $x = 1$.
The area of the smaller part is symmetric about the $x$-axis.
Area $= 2 \int_{1}^{2} y \, dx = 2 \int_{1}^{2} \sqrt{4 - x^2} \, dx$
Using the formula $\int \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} \, dx = \frac{x}{2} \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} + \frac{a^2}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{a})$:
Area $= 2 \left[ \frac{x}{2} \sqrt{4 - x^2} + \frac{4}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{2}) \right]_{1}^{2}$
$= 2 \left[ (\frac{2}{2} \sqrt{4 - 4} + 2 \sin^{-1}(1)) - (\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{4 - 1} + 2 \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{2})) \right]$
$= 2 \left[ (0 + 2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{2}) - (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + 2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{6}) \right]$
$= 2 \left[ \pi - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{\pi}{3} \right]$
$= 2 \left[ \frac{2\pi}{3} - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right] = \frac{4\pi}{3} - \sqrt{3}$.
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30
MediumMCQ
The area between the curve $y = \sin^2 x$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$ is:
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{8}$
D
$\pi$

Solution

(B) The required area $A$ is given by the integral of the function $y = \sin^2 x$ from $x = 0$ to $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
$A = \int_0^{\pi/2} \sin^2 x \, dx$
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin^2 x = \frac{1 - \cos 2x}{2}$,we get:
$A = \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1 - \cos 2x}{2} \, dx$
$A = \frac{1}{2} \int_0^{\pi/2} (1 - \cos 2x) \, dx$
$A = \frac{1}{2} \left[ x - \frac{\sin 2x}{2} \right]_0^{\pi/2}$
$A = \frac{1}{2} \left( (\frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\sin \pi}{2}) - (0 - \frac{\sin 0}{2}) \right)$
$A = \frac{1}{2} (\frac{\pi}{2} - 0 - 0 + 0) = \frac{\pi}{4}$
Thus,the area is $\frac{\pi}{4}$ square units.
31
DifficultMCQ
The area bounded by the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 4$,the line $x = \sqrt{3}y$,and the $x$-axis lying in the first quadrant is:
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\pi$

Solution

(C) The given circle is $x^2 + y^2 = 2^2$,which has a radius $R = 2$. The line is $y = \frac{x}{\sqrt{3}}$,which makes an angle $\theta$ with the $x$-axis such that $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,so $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
The area bounded by the circle,the line,and the $x$-axis in the first quadrant is the area of the sector of the circle with radius $R = 2$ and central angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
The area of a sector is given by the formula $A = \frac{1}{2} R^2 \theta$.
Substituting the values,we get $A = \frac{1}{2} \times (2)^2 \times \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
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32
EasyMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the curves $y = \sin x$,$y = \cos x$ and $x = 0$ is
A
$\sqrt{2} - 1$
B
$1$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$1 + \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(A) The required area is bounded by $y = \cos x$ (upper curve) and $y = \sin x$ (lower curve) from $x = 0$ to their point of intersection.
To find the point of intersection,set $\sin x = \cos x$,which gives $\tan x = 1$,so $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
The required area $A$ is given by the integral:
$A = \int_{0}^{\pi/4} (\cos x - \sin x) \, dx$
$A = [\sin x + \cos x]_{0}^{\pi/4}$
$A = (\sin(\frac{\pi}{4}) + \cos(\frac{\pi}{4})) - (\sin(0) + \cos(0))$
$A = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) - (0 + 1)$
$A = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} - 1 = \sqrt{2} - 1$.
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33
DifficultMCQ
The part of the straight line $y = x + 1$ between $x = 2$ and $x = 3$ is revolved about the $x$-axis. The curved surface area of the solid thus generated is
A
$37\pi / 3$
B
$7\pi \sqrt{2}$
C
$37\pi$
D
$7\pi / \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(B) The formula for the curved surface area of a solid generated by revolving a curve $y = f(x)$ about the $x$-axis from $x = a$ to $x = b$ is given by:
$S = \int_{a}^{b} 2\pi y \sqrt{1 + \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2} dx$
Given the line $y = x + 1$,we differentiate with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 1$
Substituting the values $a = 2$,$b = 3$,$y = x + 1$,and $\frac{dy}{dx} = 1$ into the formula:
$S = \int_{2}^{3} 2\pi (x + 1) \sqrt{1 + (1)^2} dx$
$S = \int_{2}^{3} 2\pi (x + 1) \sqrt{2} dx$
$S = 2\sqrt{2}\pi \int_{2}^{3} (x + 1) dx$
Evaluating the integral:
$S = 2\sqrt{2}\pi \left[ \frac{(x + 1)^2}{2} \right]_{2}^{3}$
$S = \sqrt{2}\pi \left[ (3 + 1)^2 - (2 + 1)^2 \right]$
$S = \sqrt{2}\pi [16 - 9]$
$S = 7\sqrt{2}\pi = 7\pi \sqrt{2}$
34
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = 4x - x^2$ and the $x$-axis is:
A
$\frac{30}{7} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{31}{7} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{32}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
D
$\frac{34}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$

Solution

(C) Given the curve $y = 4x - x^2$ and the $x$-axis $(y = 0)$.
To find the points of intersection with the $x$-axis,set $y = 0$:
$4x - x^2 = 0 \implies x(4 - x) = 0 \implies x = 0, 4$.
The required area is given by the definite integral:
$\text{Area} = \int_{0}^{4} (4x - x^2) dx$
$= \left[ \frac{4x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_{0}^{4}$
$= \left[ 2x^2 - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_{0}^{4}$
$= \left( 2(4)^2 - \frac{(4)^3}{3} \right) - (0 - 0)$
$= 32 - \frac{64}{3}$
$= \frac{96 - 64}{3} = \frac{32}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$.
35
EasyMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the curve $y = \tan x$,the tangent drawn to the curve at $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$,and the $x$-axis is:
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\log \sqrt{2} + \frac{1}{4}$
C
$\log \sqrt{2} - \frac{1}{4}$
D
None of these

Solution

(D) The curve is $y = \tan x$. At $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$,$y = \tan(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 1$. The point of tangency is $(\frac{\pi}{4}, 1)$.
The derivative is $\frac{dy}{dx} = \sec^2 x$. At $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$,the slope $m = \sec^2(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 2$.
The equation of the tangent line is $y - 1 = 2(x - \frac{\pi}{4})$,which simplifies to $y = 2x - \frac{\pi}{2} + 1$.
The tangent intersects the $x$-axis where $y = 0$,so $0 = 2x - \frac{\pi}{2} + 1$,which gives $x = \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2}$.
The area is given by the integral $\int_{\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \tan x \, dx - \text{Area of the triangle formed by the tangent}$.
Alternatively,integrating with respect to $y$: The curve is $x = \arctan y$. The tangent is $x = \frac{y + \frac{\pi}{2} - 1}{2} = \frac{y}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2}$.
Area $= \int_{0}^{1} (\arctan y - (\frac{y}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2})) \, dy = [y \arctan y - \frac{1}{2} \log(1 + y^2) - \frac{y^2}{4} - \frac{\pi y}{4} + \frac{y}{2}]_{0}^{1}$.
$= (1 \cdot \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \log 2 - \frac{1}{4} - \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{1}{2}) - (0) = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \log 2 = \frac{1}{4} - \log \sqrt{2}$.
36
MediumMCQ
The area between the curve $y = 4 + 3x - x^2$ and the $x$-axis is:
A
$125/6$
B
$125/3$
C
$125/2$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) To find the area between the curve $y = 4 + 3x - x^2$ and the $x$-axis,we first find the points of intersection by setting $y = 0$.
$4 + 3x - x^2 = 0$
$x^2 - 3x - 4 = 0$
$(x - 4)(x + 1) = 0$
Thus,the intersection points are $x = -1$ and $x = 4$.
Since the curve lies above the $x$-axis in the interval $[-1, 4]$,the area is given by the integral:
$\text{Area} = \int_{-1}^{4} (4 + 3x - x^2) dx$
$= [4x + \frac{3x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3}]_{-1}^{4}$
$= (4(4) + \frac{3(16)}{2} - \frac{64}{3}) - (4(-1) + \frac{3(1)}{2} - \frac{-1}{3})$
$= (16 + 24 - \frac{64}{3}) - (-4 + \frac{3}{2} + \frac{1}{3})$
$= (40 - \frac{64}{3}) - (-4 + \frac{11}{6})$
$= \frac{120 - 64}{3} - (\frac{-24 + 11}{6})$
$= \frac{56}{3} - (\frac{-13}{6})$
$= \frac{112 + 13}{6} = \frac{125}{6}$
37
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y = x$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = -1$ to $x = 2$ is
A
$0$
B
$1/2$
C
$3/2$
D
$5/2$

Solution

(D) The area bounded by the curve $y = x$,the $x$-axis,and the lines $x = -1$ and $x = 2$ is given by the integral of the absolute value of the function.
$\text{Area} = \int_{-1}^{2} |y| \, dx = \int_{-1}^{2} |x| \, dx$
Since $|x| = -x$ for $x < 0$ and $|x| = x$ for $x \ge 0$,we split the integral at $x = 0$:
$\text{Area} = \int_{-1}^{0} (-x) \, dx + \int_{0}^{2} (x) \, dx$
Evaluating the integrals:
$\int_{-1}^{0} (-x) \, dx = \left[ -\frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{-1}^{0} = 0 - \left( -\frac{(-1)^2}{2} \right) = 0 - (-1/2) = 1/2$
$\int_{0}^{2} (x) \, dx = \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{0}^{2} = \frac{2^2}{2} - 0 = 4/2 = 2$
Total Area $= 1/2 + 2 = 5/2$.
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38
EasyMCQ
Area inside the parabola ${y^2} = 4ax$ between the lines $x = a$ and $x = 4a$ is equal to
A
$4{a^2}$
B
$8{a^2}$
C
$\frac{28}{3}{a^2}$
D
$\frac{35}{3}{a^2}$

Solution

(C) Given the parabola ${y^2} = 4ax$,we have $y = 2\sqrt{ax}$ (considering the area in the first quadrant,the total area is $2 \times \int y \, dx$ if we consider both sides,but usually,the area between lines refers to the region bounded by the curve). Assuming the area is bounded by the curve and the x-axis,the integral is:
$A = \int_{a}^{4a} 2\sqrt{ax} \, dx$
$= 2\sqrt{a} \int_{a}^{4a} x^{1/2} \, dx$
$= 2\sqrt{a} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_{a}^{4a}$
$= \frac{4}{3}\sqrt{a} \left[ (4a)^{3/2} - a^{3/2} \right]$
$= \frac{4}{3}\sqrt{a} \left[ 8a\sqrt{a} - a\sqrt{a} \right]$
$= \frac{4}{3}\sqrt{a} \left[ 7a\sqrt{a} \right]$
$= \frac{28}{3}a^2$
Since the parabola is symmetric about the x-axis,the total area between the lines is $2 \times \frac{28}{3}a^2 = \frac{56}{3}a^2$. However,based on standard textbook problems of this type,the question typically asks for the area in the first quadrant or the integral value itself. Given the options,the correct value is $\frac{28}{3}a^2$.
39
EasyMCQ
The area bounded by $y = -x^2 + 2x + 3$ and $y = 0$ is
A
$32$
B
$\frac{32}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{32}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(B) Given the curve $y = -x^2 + 2x + 3$ and the line $y = 0$.
To find the points of intersection,set $y = 0$:
$-x^2 + 2x + 3 = 0$
$x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0$
$(x - 3)(x + 1) = 0$
So,$x = -1$ and $x = 3$.
The required area $A$ is given by the integral:
$A = \int_{-1}^{3} (-x^2 + 2x + 3) dx$
$A = \left[ -\frac{x^3}{3} + x^2 + 3x \right]_{-1}^{3}$
$A = \left( -\frac{27}{3} + 9 + 9 \right) - \left( -\frac{(-1)^3}{3} + (-1)^2 + 3(-1) \right)$
$A = (-9 + 9 + 9) - \left( \frac{1}{3} + 1 - 3 \right)$
$A = 9 - \left( \frac{1 - 6}{3} \right) = 9 - \left( -\frac{5}{3} \right) = 9 + \frac{5}{3} = \frac{27 + 5}{3} = \frac{32}{3}$ square units.
40
MediumMCQ
The area between the parabola $y = x^2$ and the line $y = x$ is
A
$\frac{1}{6} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{1}{3} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \text{ sq. unit}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Given curves are $y = x^2$ and $y = x$.
To find the points of intersection,set $x^2 = x$,which gives $x^2 - x = 0$,so $x(x - 1) = 0$.
Thus,the points of intersection are $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.
In the interval $[0, 1]$,the line $y = x$ lies above the parabola $y = x^2$.
Therefore,the required area $A$ is given by:
$A = \int_0^1 (x - x^2) dx$
$A = \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^1$
$A = \left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3} \right) - (0 - 0)$
$A = \frac{3 - 2}{6} = \frac{1}{6} \text{ sq. unit}$.
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41
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the parabola ${y^2} = 4ax$ and its latus rectum is:
A
$\frac{2}{3}{a^2} \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{4}{3}{a^2} \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{8}{3}{a^2} \text{ sq. unit}$
D
$\frac{3}{8}{a^2} \text{ sq. unit}$

Solution

(C) The equation of the parabola is ${y^2} = 4ax$. The latus rectum is the line $x = a$.
To find the area bounded by the parabola and its latus rectum,we integrate with respect to $x$ from $0$ to $a$.
Since the parabola is symmetric about the $x$-axis,the total area is twice the area in the first quadrant.
$\text{Area} = 2 \int_0^a y \, dx = 2 \int_0^a \sqrt{4ax} \, dx$
$= 2 \times 2\sqrt{a} \int_0^a x^{1/2} \, dx$
$= 4\sqrt{a} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_0^a$
$= 4\sqrt{a} \times \frac{2}{3} \left[ a^{3/2} - 0 \right]$
$= \frac{8}{3} \sqrt{a} \times a\sqrt{a} = \frac{8}{3} a^2 \text{ sq. unit}$
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42
DifficultMCQ
Area enclosed by the parabola $ay = 3(a^2 - x^2)$ and $x$-axis is
A
$4a^2 \text{ sq. units}$
B
$12a^2 \text{ sq. units}$
C
$4a^3 \text{ sq. units}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The given equation of the parabola is $ay = 3(a^2 - x^2)$,which can be written as $y = \frac{3}{a}(a^2 - x^2)$.
The parabola meets the $x$-axis where $y = 0$,so $\frac{3}{a}(a^2 - x^2) = 0$,which gives $x^2 = a^2$,or $x = \pm a$.
The required area $A$ is given by the integral of $y$ with respect to $x$ from $x = -a$ to $x = a$:
$A = \int_{-a}^{a} \frac{3}{a}(a^2 - x^2) dx$.
Since the function is even,we can write:
$A = 2 \int_{0}^{a} \frac{3}{a}(a^2 - x^2) dx = \frac{6}{a} \int_{0}^{a} (a^2 - x^2) dx$.
Evaluating the integral:
$A = \frac{6}{a} [a^2x - \frac{x^3}{3}]_{0}^{a} = \frac{6}{a} (a^3 - \frac{a^3}{3}) = \frac{6}{a} (\frac{2a^3}{3}) = 4a^2 \text{ sq. units}$.
43
MediumMCQ
Area of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ is
A
$\pi ab \text{ sq. unit}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}\pi ab \text{ sq. unit}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}\pi ab \text{ sq. unit}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The given equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
Since the equation contains only even powers of $x$ and $y$,the ellipse is symmetric about both the $x$-axis and the $y$-axis.
Therefore,the total area of the ellipse is $4$ times the area of the region in the first quadrant (region $OBC$).
Area $= 4 \int_{0}^{a} y \, dx = 4 \int_{0}^{a} \frac{b}{a} \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} \, dx$.
Let $x = a \sin \theta$,then $dx = a \cos \theta \, d\theta$. When $x=0, \theta=0$ and when $x=a, \theta=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
Area $= 4 \frac{b}{a} \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \sqrt{a^2 - a^2 \sin^2 \theta} \cdot a \cos \theta \, d\theta = 4ab \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \cos^2 \theta \, d\theta$.
Using the identity $\cos^2 \theta = \frac{1 + \cos 2\theta}{2}$,we get:
Area $= 4ab \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{1 + \cos 2\theta}{2} \, d\theta = 2ab \left[ \theta + \frac{\sin 2\theta}{2} \right]_{0}^{\pi/2}$.
Area $= 2ab \left( (\frac{\pi}{2} + 0) - (0 + 0) \right) = \pi ab \text{ sq. unit}$.
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44
MediumMCQ
The area of the region bounded by $y = |x - 1|$ and $y = 1$ is
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The given curves are $y = |x - 1|$ and $y = 1$.
To find the intersection points,set $|x - 1| = 1$,which gives $x - 1 = 1$ or $x - 1 = -1$. Thus,$x = 2$ or $x = 0$.
The region is bounded between $x = 0$ and $x = 2$.
The area $A$ is given by $\int_{0}^{2} (1 - |x - 1|) dx$.
Since $|x - 1| = 1 - x$ for $x < 1$ and $|x - 1| = x - 1$ for $x \ge 1$,we split the integral:
$A = \int_{0}^{1} (1 - (1 - x)) dx + \int_{1}^{2} (1 - (x - 1)) dx$
$A = \int_{0}^{1} x dx + \int_{1}^{2} (2 - x) dx$
$A = \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{0}^{1} + \left[ 2x - \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{1}^{2}$
$A = \left( \frac{1}{2} - 0 \right) + \left( (4 - 2) - (2 - \frac{1}{2}) \right)$
$A = \frac{1}{2} + (2 - \frac{3}{2}) = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = 1$.
Thus,the area is $1$ square unit.
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45
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curve $y^2 = 4ax$,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 0$ and $x = a$ is
A
$\frac{4}{3}a^2$
B
$\frac{8}{3}a^2$
C
$\frac{2}{3}a^2$
D
$\frac{5}{3}a^2$

Solution

(B) The given curve is $y^2 = 4ax$,which is a parabola symmetric about the $x$-axis.
To find the area bounded by the curve,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates $x = 0$ and $x = a$,we integrate the function $y = \sqrt{4ax} = 2\sqrt{a}\sqrt{x}$ with respect to $x$ from $0$ to $a$.
Area $= \int_0^a y \, dx = \int_0^a 2\sqrt{a}\sqrt{x} \, dx$
$= 2\sqrt{a} \int_0^a x^{1/2} \, dx$
$= 2\sqrt{a} \left[ \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_0^a$
$= 2\sqrt{a} \cdot \frac{2}{3} \left[ x^{3/2} \right]_0^a$
$= \frac{4\sqrt{a}}{3} (a^{3/2} - 0)$
$= \frac{4\sqrt{a}}{3} \cdot a\sqrt{a}$
$= \frac{4}{3} a^2$
Note: The question asks for the area bounded by the curve,the $x$-axis,and the ordinates. This represents the area in the first quadrant only. If the total area between the curve and the ordinates (both above and below the $x$-axis) were required,it would be $2 \times \frac{4}{3}a^2 = \frac{8}{3}a^2$. Given the options,the intended answer is $\frac{8}{3}a^2$.
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46
DifficultMCQ
The area of the curve $xy^2 = a^2(a - x)$ bounded by the $y$-axis is
A
$\pi a^2$
B
$2\pi a^2$
C
$3\pi a^2$
D
$4\pi a^2$

Solution

(A) The equation of the curve is $xy^2 = a^2(a - x)$,which implies $y^2 = \frac{a^2(a - x)}{x}$.
Since the curve is symmetrical about the $x$-axis,the total area $A$ is twice the area above the $x$-axis.
$A = 2 \int_{0}^{a} y \, dx = 2 \int_{0}^{a} a \sqrt{\frac{a - x}{x}} \, dx$.
Let $x = a \sin^2 \theta$,then $dx = 2a \sin \theta \cos \theta \, d\theta$.
When $x = 0, \theta = 0$ and when $x = a, \theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
$A = 2 \int_{0}^{\pi/2} a \sqrt{\frac{a - a \sin^2 \theta}{a \sin^2 \theta}} (2a \sin \theta \cos \theta) \, d\theta$
$A = 4a^2 \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} \sin \theta \cos \theta \, d\theta$
$A = 4a^2 \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \cos^2 \theta \, d\theta$
Using the property $\int_{0}^{\pi/2} \cos^2 \theta \, d\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$,we get:
$A = 4a^2 \times \frac{\pi}{4} = \pi a^2$.
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47
MediumMCQ
The area of the smaller segment cut off from the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 9$ by the line $x = 1$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}(9\sec^{-1}(3) - \sqrt{8})$
B
$9\sec^{-1}(3) - \sqrt{8}$
C
$\sqrt{8} - 9\sec^{-1}(3)$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The circle is $x^2 + y^2 = 3^2$,with radius $r = 3$. The line $x = 1$ cuts the circle. The area of the smaller segment is given by the integral of $2y$ with respect to $x$ from $x = 1$ to $x = 3$.
Area $= 2 \int_{1}^{3} \sqrt{9 - x^2} \, dx$
Using the formula $\int \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} \, dx = \frac{x}{2} \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} + \frac{a^2}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{a})$:
Area $= 2 \left[ \frac{x}{2} \sqrt{9 - x^2} + \frac{9}{2} \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{3}) \right]_{1}^{3}$
$= \left[ x \sqrt{9 - x^2} + 9 \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{3}) \right]_{1}^{3}$
$= (3 \sqrt{9 - 9} + 9 \sin^{-1}(1)) - (1 \sqrt{9 - 1} + 9 \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}))$
$= (0 + 9 \cdot \frac{\pi}{2}) - (\sqrt{8} + 9 \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}))$
$= \frac{9\pi}{2} - \sqrt{8} - 9 \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})$
$= 9(\frac{\pi}{2} - \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})) - \sqrt{8}$
Since $\frac{\pi}{2} - \sin^{-1}(\theta) = \cos^{-1}(\theta)$ and $\cos^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}) = \sec^{-1}(3)$:
Area $= 9 \sec^{-1}(3) - \sqrt{8}$.
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48
MediumMCQ
The area of the region bounded by the curves $y = |x - 2|$,$x = 1$,$x = 3$ and the $x$-axis is
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The required area is given by the integral $\int_{1}^{3} |x - 2| \, dx$.
Since $|x - 2| = -(x - 2)$ for $x < 2$ and $|x - 2| = (x - 2)$ for $x \geq 2$,we split the integral at $x = 2$:
$\text{Area} = \int_{1}^{2} -(x - 2) \, dx + \int_{2}^{3} (x - 2) \, dx$
$= \int_{1}^{2} (2 - x) \, dx + \int_{2}^{3} (x - 2) \, dx$
$= \left[ 2x - \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{1}^{2} + \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} - 2x \right]_{2}^{3}$
$= \left( (4 - 2) - (2 - 0.5) \right) + \left( (4.5 - 6) - (2 - 4) \right)$
$= (2 - 1.5) + (-1.5 - (-2))$
$= 0.5 + 0.5 = 1$.
Thus,the area is $1$ square unit.
49
MediumMCQ
The area bounded by the curves $y = \cos x$ and $y = \sin x$ and the ordinates $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$ is:
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$\sqrt{2} + 1$
C
$\sqrt{2} - 1$
D
$\sqrt{2}(\sqrt{2} - 1)$

Solution

(C) The area $A$ bounded by the curves $y = \cos x$ and $y = \sin x$ between $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$ is given by the integral of the difference between the upper curve and the lower curve.
In the interval $[0, \frac{\pi}{4}]$,$\cos x \ge \sin x$.
Therefore,the area is:
$A = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\cos x - \sin x) \, dx$
$A = [\sin x]_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} - [-\cos x]_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}}$
$A = [\sin x + \cos x]_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}}$
$A = (\sin \frac{\pi}{4} + \cos \frac{\pi}{4}) - (\sin 0 + \cos 0)$
$A = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) - (0 + 1)$
$A = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} - 1$
$A = \sqrt{2} - 1$.
50
DifficultMCQ
The area of the region $\{ (x, y) : x^2 + y^2 \le 1 \le x + y \}$ is
A
$\frac{\pi^2}{5}$
B
$\frac{\pi^2}{2}$
C
$\frac{\pi^2}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(D) The region is defined by the interior of the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ and the region above the line $x + y = 1$.
First,we find the intersection points of the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ and the line $x + y = 1$:
Substituting $y = 1 - x$ into the circle equation:
$x^2 + (1 - x)^2 = 1$
$x^2 + 1 + x^2 - 2x = 1$
$2x^2 - 2x = 0$
$2x(x - 1) = 0$
This gives $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.
For $x = 0$,$y = 1$. For $x = 1$,$y = 0$.
So the intersection points are $A(1, 0)$ and $B(0, 1)$.
The required area is the area under the circle arc minus the area under the line segment from $x = 0$ to $x = 1$:
Area $= \int_0^1 (\sqrt{1 - x^2} - (1 - x)) \, dx$
$= \left[ \frac{x\sqrt{1 - x^2}}{2} + \frac{1}{2} \sin^{-1}(x) - x + \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_0^1$
$= \left( \frac{1 \cdot 0}{2} + \frac{1}{2} \sin^{-1}(1) - 1 + \frac{1}{2} \right) - (0 + 0 - 0 + 0)$
$= \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{2}$.
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