Math Problem Statement

integrat sqrt(x-x^2) over the interval 1 to 0

Solution

The integral you are asking to compute is:

I=01xx2dxI = \int_0^1 \sqrt{x - x^2} \, dx

Step 1: Simplify the integrand

We can rewrite xx2x - x^2 as:

xx2=x(1x)x - x^2 = x(1 - x)

Thus, the integral becomes:

I=01x(1x)dxI = \int_0^1 \sqrt{x(1 - x)} \, dx

Step 2: Use a substitution

To simplify the square root, we can use the substitution:

x=sin2(θ)x = \sin^2(\theta)

This implies:

dx=2sin(θ)cos(θ)dθdx = 2\sin(\theta)\cos(\theta) \, d\theta

The limits of integration change as follows:

  • When x=0x = 0, sin2(θ)=0\sin^2(\theta) = 0, so θ=0\theta = 0.
  • When x=1x = 1, sin2(θ)=1\sin^2(\theta) = 1, so θ=π2\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}.

Step 3: Transform the integral

Substitute into the integral:

I=0π2sin2(θ)(1sin2(θ))2sin(θ)cos(θ)dθI = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sqrt{\sin^2(\theta)(1 - \sin^2(\theta))} \cdot 2\sin(\theta)\cos(\theta) \, d\theta

Simplify the integrand:

sin2(θ)(1sin2(θ))=sin(θ)cos(θ)\sqrt{\sin^2(\theta)(1 - \sin^2(\theta))} = \sin(\theta)\cos(\theta)

Now the integral becomes:

I=0π22sin2(θ)cos2(θ)dθI = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} 2\sin^2(\theta)\cos^2(\theta) \, d\theta

Step 4: Use a trigonometric identity

We can use the identity:

cos2(θ)=1+cos(2θ)2\cos^2(\theta) = \frac{1 + \cos(2\theta)}{2}

Substituting this identity:

I=0π22sin2(θ)(1+cos(2θ)2)dθI = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} 2\sin^2(\theta)\left(\frac{1 + \cos(2\theta)}{2}\right) \, d\theta

This simplifies to:

I=0π2sin2(θ)dθ+0π2sin2(θ)cos(2θ)dθI = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^2(\theta) \, d\theta + \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^2(\theta) \cos(2\theta) \, d\theta

Step 5: Evaluate the integrals

Both integrals are standard and can be evaluated using known techniques or tables, but the first one is straightforward:

0π2sin2(θ)dθ=π4\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^2(\theta) \, d\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}

The second integral can be computed using a reduction formula or by expanding sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta) and using trigonometric identities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Trigonometric Substitution
Definite Integration

Formulas

∫ sqrt(x - x^2) dx
Trigonometric substitution: x = sin^2(θ)
Trigonometric identity: cos^2(θ) = (1 + cos(2θ)) / 2

Theorems

Trigonometric Substitution Theorem
Definite Integral Evaluation

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus