Evaluate the line integral of the function along the curve , where is given by the parametric equations , for . That is, compute .
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- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
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- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
8. Definite Integrals
Introduction to Definite Integrals
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Given the curve from to , find the exact length of the curve.
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The length is
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The length is
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The length is
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The length is

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Step 1: Recall the formula for the arc length of a curve y = f(x) from x = a to x = b. The formula is: . This formula calculates the length of the curve by integrating the square root of 1 plus the square of the derivative of the function.
Step 2: Identify the function y = x2 and compute its derivative dy/dx. The derivative of y = x2 is . This represents the slope of the curve at any point x.
Step 3: Substitute dy/dx = 2x into the arc length formula. The integrand becomes: . This simplifies to: .
Step 4: Set up the definite integral for the arc length. The limits of integration are from x = 0 to x = 2, as specified in the problem. The integral is: .
Step 5: To solve the integral, you may need to use a substitution method or numerical techniques, as the integrand does not simplify easily. The exact solution involves advanced integration techniques or recognizing the given result.
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