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Applications of Integration

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Applications of Integration Practice Tests

Question

Rain is falling at the rate of r (t) = 3 e - 0.2 t inches per hour, where t is the time in hours since the rain began to fall. Which of the following gives the amount of rain, in inches, that falls from time t = 0 to time t = 6 hours?

A. 3 e - 1.2 - 3
B. 0.6 - 0.6 e - 1.2
C. 3 - 3 e - 1.2
D. 15 - 15 e - 1.2

Hint :

The definite integral of a rate of change of a quantity over an interval gives the amount of change in the quantity over the interval.

Explanation

The definite integral of a rate of change r(t) of a quantity over an interval of time from t1 to t2 gives the amount of change in the quantity over the interval.

t 1 t 2 r (t)   d t = amount of change (net change) in quantity from t1 to t2

Since r (t) = 3 e - 0.2 t is the rate of change of the rainfall, the amount of rain that falls between times t1=0 and t2=6 is given by

0 6 3 e - 0.2 t d t

The integrand above is a composite function of the form e u where u = −0.2t is the inside function, so use u -substitution to integrate.

First differentiate u = −0.2t with respect to t to find dt in terms of u .

u = - 0.2 t Equation for u
d u d t = - 0.2 Differentiate both sides with respect to t
d u = - 0.2 d t Multiply both sides by dt
d u - 0.2 = d t Divide both sides by −0.2

Calculate the limits of integration in terms of u and then substitute u = - 0.2 t , d u - 0.2 = d t , and the new limits of integration into the integral.

Definite integral expression derived from a rate of change problem, ready for evaluation using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Now use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC) to evaluate the resulting integral.

0 - 1.2 3 e u d u - 0.2 Integral for amount of rain in terms of u
3 - 0.2 0 - 1.2 e u d u Constant multiple rule: k f ( x ) d x = k f ( x ) d x
- 15 0 - 1.2 e u d u Simplify: 3 - 0.2 = 3 ÷ - 2 10 = 3 - 10 2 = 3 - 5 = - 15
- 15 e u | 0 - 1.2 Integrate: a b e u d u = e u | a b
- 15 e - 1.2 - ( - 15 e 0 ) Apply the FTC
15 - 15 e - 1.2 Simplify: e 0 = 1 - ( - 15 e 0 ) = 15 .   Rearrange terms to match answer choice

Therefore, the amount of rain in inches that falls from time t=0 to time t=6 hours is given by 15 - 15 e - 1.2

(Choice A) 3 e - 1.2 - 3 may be a result of neglecting to integrate the function or incorrectly integrating before applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This value is negative, which is not a valid option for the context of the question.

(Choice A) 0.6 - 0.6 e - 1.2 may be a result of differentiating rather than integrating the function before applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

(Choice C) 3 - 3 e - 1.2 may be a result of neglecting to integrate the function or incorrectly integrating before applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and then incorrectly applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: a b f (x) d x f (a) - f (b)

Things to remember:
The definite integral of a rate of change of a quantity over an interval gives the amount of change in the quantity over the interval.

Question

The base of a solid is the region in the first quadrant bounded by the graph of y = ex, the vertical line x = 2, and the x- and y-axes. For this solid, each cross section perpendicular to the x-axis is a square. What is the volume of the solid?

A. e 2 - 1
B. 1 2 e 4 - 1 2
C. e 4 - 1
D. 2 e 4 - 2

Hint :

The volume of a solid with cross sections of area A(x) perpendicular to the x-axis is given by x 1 x 2 A (x) dx

Explanation

The volume of a solid with cross sections of area A(x) perpendicular to the x-axis is given by a definite integral of A(x) in terms of x.

Diagram of a solid with square cross sections perpendicular to the x-axis, showing base region in the xy-plane bounded by y = e^x, x = 2, and the axes

Sketch the given boundaries of the region defined by the function y = ex, the line x = 2, and the x- and y-axes that form the base of the solid and determine the limits of integration.

The enclosed region spans the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2, so the limits of integration are x1 = 0 and x2 = 2.

Shaded region in the first quadrant bounded by y = e^x from x = 0 to x = 2, the x-axis, and the line x = 2

The cross sections are squares, so A(x) = s2 is the integrand.

The side length s of each cross section is the vertical distance between the top and bottom functions, so s = top − bottom. Substitute y = ex for the top and y = 0 for the bottom and simplify.

Step-by-step derivation showing side length s = e^x − 0 = e^x, then area A(x) = (e^x)^2 = e^{2x}

To find an expression for the area function A ( x ) , plug s = e x into the formula for the area of a square to get A ( x ) = ( e x ) ² = e 2 x . Substitute A ( x ) = e 2 x , x 1 = 0 , and x 2 = 2 into the volume integral to get 0 2 e 2 x d x .

The integrand e 2 x is a composite function of the form e u , where u = 2 x , so rewrite the integral in terms of u. The derivative of u is d u d x = 2 , so solve for dx = du 2 . Plug the limits of integration for x in u = 2 x to get 0 and 4.

Final definite integral setup: V = ∫ from 0 to 2 of e^{2x} dx, ready for evaluation

Apply the constant multiple rule to rewrite the resulting integral as  1 2 0 4 e u du , then integrate and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC).

V = 1 2 0 4 e u du Resulting integral
V = 1 2 [ e u ] 0 4 Integrate
V = 1 2 [ e 4 - e 0 ] Apply FTC
V = 1 2 e 4 - 1 2 Simplify e0 = 1 and distribute 1 2

Therefore, the volume of the solid is 1 2 e 4 1 2 .

(Choice A) e 2 1 may result from not squaring the side length in the formula for the area of a square.

(Choice C) e 4 1 may result from not integrating with u-substitution.

(Choice D) 2 e 4 2 may result from finding an incorrect expression of d x 2 d u (instead of dx = du 2 ) when applying u-substitution.

Things to remember:
The volume of a solid with cross sections of area A ( x ) perpendicular to the x-axis is given by x₁ x₂ A ( x ) d x .

Question

What is the area of the region R bounded by the graphs of x = y2 − y + 1 and x = y + 1 ?

A. 4 3
B. 8 3
C. 4
D. 20 3

Explanation

The area between the given functions is equal to the integral of the right function minus the left function between the y-values of their intersection points, so it is necessary to determine which are the right and left functions and to find the intersection points.

The quadratic function has a positive leading coefficient, so the parabola opens to the right. All the choices are finite values, so the linear function must cross to the right of the quadratic (graph). Set the expressions equal and solve for y to find where they intersect.

y2y + 1 = y + 1 Set functions equal
y2 − 2y = 0 Subtract y and 1 from both sides
y(y − 2) = 0 Factor out GCF
y = 0 and y = 2 Apply zero product property

Therefore, the right function is f(y) = y + 1 and the left function is g(y) = y2 − y + 1, and they intersect at y = 0 and y = 2.

Integrate the difference between the functions on the interval of their intersection points to find the area of region R.

a b ( f ( y ) - g ( y ) ) dy Area of region R
0 2 ( y + 1 - ( y 2 - y + 1 ) ) dy Substitute functions and values
0 2 ( 2 y - y 2 ) dy Combine like terms
[ y 2 - 1 3 y 3 ] 0 2 Integrate
2 2 - 1 3 ( 2 ) 3 - ( 0 2 - 1 3 ( 0 ) 3 ) Apply FTC
4 - 8 3 - 0 Simplify terms
4 3 Subtract

Therefore, the area of region R is  4 3 .

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