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Question 1 – 25 marks

A remarkable fact: The shaded area from x = 1 to infinity is infinite, whereas its volume of revolution is finite. Prove this fact using integration.

Question 2 – 25 marks

Explain when the method of “Completing the Square” is useful for integration, with your own examples. Make sure you show the step-by-step calculations and explain them.

Question 3 – 25 marks

Explain the method of “Partial Fractions” for solving integrals for irreducible quadratic fractions. Use your own examples in your explanation. Make sure you show the step-by-step calculations and you explain them.

Question 4 – 25 marks

Consider the circle, center (0, a), and a radius of 1 unit. The solid of revolution that will be obtained if the circle is revolved about the x-axis is a Torus (a doughnut to most people). Use integration to find its volume. The example on the picture below shows a circle with a center at (0, 3). In your calculations, do not use 3; use “a”. You may show your calculations with other values for “a”, but not 3. In your conclusion, your answer should be in terms of “a” and not any particular value.

Performance Objectives: Know: Why is integration needed How to solve integrals using advanced methods of integration How to calculate areas and volumes

Paper For Above instruction

Integration is a fundamental aspect of calculus that enables the calculation of areas, volumes, and other quantities that are valuable across various scientific and engineering disciplines. This assignment explores several advanced methods of integration and their applications, involving both theoretical explanations and practical problem-solving. The questions serve to elucidate the importance of integration, various techniques for solving integrals, and specific geometrical applications such as volumes of revolution.

Question 1: Infinite Area and Finite Volume of Revolution

The first question emphasizes the intriguing case where the area under a curve from x = 1 to infinity is unbounded (infinite), yet the volume generated by revolving this area around the x-axis is finite. To illustrate this, consider the function f(x) = 1/x^p, where p > 1. The area A from x = 1 to infinity is given by:

A = ∫₁^∞ (1/x^p) dx

Evaluating this integral:

A = [ (x^{1-p}) / (1 - p) ] from 1 to ∞

As x approaches infinity, if p ≤ 1, the integral diverges, becoming infinite. Conversely, if p > 1, the integral converges to a finite value. An explicit example is p=2:

A = ∫₁^∞ (1/x^2) dx = [ -1/x ] from 1 to ∞ = 0 - ( -1/1 ) = 1

Hence, the area under y=1/x^2 from x=1 to ∞ is finite, equal to 1.

Next, the volume V of revolution of the curve y = 1/x^p about the x-axis from x=1 to infinity is:

V = π ∫₁^∞ [f(x)]^2 dx = π ∫₁^∞ (1/x^{2p}) dx

For p=2, this becomes:

V = π ∫₁^∞ (1/x^4) dx = π [ -1/(3 x^3) ] from 1 to ∞ = π (0 - ( -1/3 )) = π/3

This shows that although the area is infinite for certain functions (p ≤ 1), the volume of revolution can still be finite when p > 1, specifically p=2 here. This contrast occurs because the integral of the square of the function converges more rapidly, leading to a finite volume. Therefore, the key lies in the rate at which the functions decay and the convergence of their integrals.

Question 2: Completing the Square in Integration

The method of completing the square transforms quadratic expressions into perfect square forms, simplifying integrations involving quadratic denominators or numerators. It is particularly useful when the integrand contains quadratic expressions that are not factorable straightforwardly or when substitution simplifies the integral.

For example, consider:

∫ 1/(x^2 + 4x + 5) dx

Step 1: Complete the square:

x^2 + 4x + 5 = (x^2 + 4x + 4) + 1 = (x + 2)^2 + 1

Step 2: Substitute u = x + 2, so du = dx. The integral becomes:

∫ 1/(u^2 + 1) du

This is a standard form with a known antiderivative:

∫ 1/(u^2 + 1) du = arctangent (u) + C

Reverting substitution:

arctangent(x + 2) + C

Thus, completing the square reduces the integral to a standard form, facilitating straightforward integration. Generally, this method is useful when dealing with quadratic denominators or numerators in rational functions, especially for integrating rational functions that cannot be factored easily or have complex roots.

Question 3: Partial Fractions for Irreducible Quadratic Denominators

The method of partial fractions decomposes rational functions into simpler fractions that are easier to integrate. When the denominator contains an irreducible quadratic, such as x^2 + px + q (which cannot be factored into real linear factors), the decomposition involves terms with linear numerators over the quadratic.

Consider the integral:

∫ (2x + 3)/(x^2 + 4x + 5) dx

Step 1: Write the generic form of partial fractions:

(2x + 3) / (x^2 + 4x + 5) = (A x + B) / (x^2 + 4x + 5)

Since the degree of numerator matches the degree of the denominator, direct integration is possible, but to express it as partial fractions, note that the quadratic can't be factored into real linear factors. Instead, rewrite as:

(2x + 3) / (x^2 + 4x + 5)

Complete the square in the denominator:

x^2 + 4x + 5 = (x + 2)^2 + 1

Express numerator in terms of (x + 2):

2x + 3 = 2(x + 2) - 1

Then, the integral becomes:

∫ [ 2(x + 2) - 1 ] / [ (x + 2)^2 + 1 ] dx

Substitute u = x + 2, du = dx:

∫ [ 2u - 1 ] / (u^2 + 1) du

Now, split into two integrals:

∫ 2u / (u^2 + 1) du - ∫ 1 / (u^2 + 1) du

First integral:

∫ 2u / (u^2 + 1) du

Let w = u^2 + 1, dw = 2u du, so:

∫ 1 / w dw = ln |w| + C = ln(u^2 + 1) + C

Second integral:

∫ 1 / (u^2 + 1) du = arctangent u + C

Combined result:

ln(u^2 + 1) - arctangent u + C

Reverting substitution u = x + 2:

ln((x + 2)^2 + 1) - arctangent(x + 2) + C

This example illustrates how partial fractions facilitate integration involving quadratic denominators by transforming the integrand into manageable standard forms. The decomposition and substitution steps are crucial in simplifying the integral for efficient evaluation.

Question 4: Volume of a Torus via Integration

The problem involves calculating the volume generated when a circle centered at (0, a) with radius 1 is revolved around the x-axis, resulting in a torus. The approach involves integrating the volume element dV = 2π y dx, where y = √(1 - (x)^2) shifted appropriately for the circle's position.

Equation of the circle with center (0, a):

(x)^2 + (y - a)^2 = 1

Expressed as:

y = a ± √(1 - x^2)

Since we revolve around the x-axis, the radius at each x is the y-value; therefore, the volume V is given by:

V = 2π ∫_{x_{left}}^{x_{right}} y · y dx

But more straightforwardly, the volume of the torus can be obtained by integrating the cross-sectional area of the circle revolved about the x-axis:

V = 2π ∫_{-1}^{1} y · ρ dx

Here, ρ is the distance from the x-axis to the circle's edge, which is y. The y as a function of x is:

y = a + √(1 - x^2)

We consider only the outer radius for the annular element at each x, thus the volume becomes:

V = 2π ∫_{-1}^{1} y · y dx = 2π ∫_{-1}^{1} y^2 dx

Substitute y:

V = 2π ∫_{-1}^{1} (a + √(1 - x^2))^2 dx

Expand the integrand:

V = 2π ∫_{-1}^{1} [a^2 + 2a√(1 - x^2) + (1 - x^2)] dx

Split the integral into three parts:

V = 2π [ a^2 ∫_{-1}^{1} dx + 2a ∫_{-1}^{1} √(1 - x^2) dx + ∫_{-1}^{1} (1 - x^2) dx ]

Evaluate each integral:

• ∫_{-1}^{1} dx = 2
• ∫_{-1}^{1} √(1 - x^2) dx = π (area of semicircle with radius 1)
• ∫_{-1}^{1} (1 - x^2) dx = [ x - (x^3)/3 ] from -1 to 1 = (1 - 1/3) - ( -1 + 1/3 ) = (2/3) - ( -2/3 ) = 4/3

Putting it all together:

V = 2π [ a^2 · 2 + 2a · π + 4/3 ]

Simplify:

V = 4π a^2 + 4π a + (8π/3)

This expression represents the volume of the torus in terms of “a”. It shows how the volume depends on the radius “a” of the circle's center from the x-axis, encapsulating the geometry of the three-dimensional shape produced by revolution.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the application of advanced integration techniques such as partial fractions, completing the square, and calculating volumes of solids of revolution are essential tools in solving complex calculus problems. Understanding when and how to apply these methods allows for precise calculation of areas and volumes, which are vital in engineering, physics, and mathematical sciences. Recognizing the convergence of integrals, the simplification of quadratic expressions, and the geometrical interpretation of solids underpins the power of integration in modeling real-world phenomena.

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