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Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration
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All textbooksBriggs 3rd EditionCh. 6 - Applications of IntegrationProblem 6.5.18
Chapter 6, Problem 6.5.18

9–20. Arc length calculations Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval.
x = 2e^√2y + 1/16e^−√2y, for 0 ≤ y ≤ ln²/√2

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Identify the given function: \(x = 2e^{\sqrt{2}y} + \frac{1}{16}e^{-\sqrt{2}y}\), with the interval \(0 \leq y \leq \frac{(\ln 2)^2}{\sqrt{2}}\).
Recall the formula for the arc length of a curve defined as \(x = f(y)\) over an interval \([a, b]\): \[L = \int_a^b \sqrt{1 + \left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right)^2} \, dy\]
Compute the derivative \(\frac{dx}{dy}\): Differentiate each term of \(x\) with respect to \(y\) using the chain rule, noting that \(\frac{d}{dy} e^{k y} = k e^{k y}\).
Square the derivative \(\left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right)^2\) and add 1 inside the square root to form the integrand: \[\sqrt{1 + \left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right)^2}\]
Set up the definite integral for the arc length over the given interval and prepare to evaluate: \[L = \int_0^{\frac{(\ln 2)^2}{\sqrt{2}}} \sqrt{1 + \left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right)^2} \, dy\]

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Arc Length Formula for Parametric and Explicit Curves

The arc length of a curve defined by x = f(y) over an interval [a, b] is found using the integral L = ∫ from a to b √(1 + (dx/dy)²) dy. This formula measures the length of the curve by summing infinitesimal line segments along the curve.
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Differentiation of Exponential Functions

To find dx/dy for functions involving exponentials like e^(√2 y), apply the chain rule. The derivative of e^(g(y)) is e^(g(y)) * g'(y), where g(y) is the exponent function. Accurate differentiation is essential for setting up the arc length integral.
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Evaluating Definite Integrals with Logarithmic Limits

The interval involves limits with logarithmic expressions, such as y from 0 to (ln 2)/√2. Understanding how to handle these limits and simplify expressions involving logarithms is important for correctly evaluating the definite integral for arc length.
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Lengths of symmetric curves Suppose a curve is described by y=f(x) on the interval [−b, b], where f′ is continuous on [−b, b]. Show that if f is odd or f is even, then the length of the curve y=f(x) from x=−b to x=b is twice the length of the curve from x=0 to x=b. Use a geometric argument and prove it using integration.

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Explain the steps required to find the length of a curve x = g(y) between y=c and y=d.

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60–63. Equivalent constant velocity Consider the following velocity functions. In each case, complete the sentence: The same distance could have been traveled over the given time period at a constant velocity of ________.


v(t)=2 sin t, for 0≤t≤π

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39–44. Shell method about other lines Let R be the region bounded by y = x²,x=1, and y=0. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the following lines.


y = 2

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9-34. Shell method Let R be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about indicated axis. 


{Use of Tech} y = √50 -2x², in the first quadrant; about the x-axis

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39–44. Shell method about other lines Let R be the region bounded by y = x²,x=1, and y=0. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the following lines.


y = -2