Math Problem Statement

double integral of 1/(1 +x*y), x between 0 and 1, y between 0 and 1

Solution

To find the double integral of 11+xy\frac{1}{1 + xy} over the region where xx and yy both vary from 0 to 1, we set up the integral as follows:

0x1,0y111+xydxdy\iint_{0 \le x \le 1, \, 0 \le y \le 1} \frac{1}{1 + xy} \, dx \, dy

We can change the order of integration because the region of integration is a square, and the integrand is continuous on this region. Hence, the double integral can be written as:

0x1,0y111+xydxdy=01(0111+xydx)dy\iint_{0 \le x \le 1, \, 0 \le y \le 1} \frac{1}{1 + xy} \, dx \, dy = \int_{0}^{1} \left( \int_{0}^{1} \frac{1}{1 + xy} \, dx \right) dy

To solve the inner integral:

0111+xydx\int_{0}^{1} \frac{1}{1 + xy} \, dx

We perform a substitution. Let u=1+xyu = 1 + xy. Then du=ydxdu = y \, dx or dx=duydx = \frac{du}{y}. When x=0x = 0, u=1u = 1. When x=1x = 1, u=1+yu = 1 + y. Thus, the integral becomes:

0111+xydx=11+y1u1ydu=1y11+y1udu\int_{0}^{1} \frac{1}{1 + xy} \, dx = \int_{1}^{1 + y} \frac{1}{u} \cdot \frac{1}{y} \, du = \frac{1}{y} \int_{1}^{1 + y} \frac{1}{u} \, du

Evaluating the integral:

1y[lnu]11+y=1y(ln(1+y)ln(1))=ln(1+y)y\frac{1}{y} \left[ \ln u \right]_{1}^{1 + y} = \frac{1}{y} \left( \ln(1 + y) - \ln(1) \right) = \frac{\ln(1 + y)}{y}

Now we need to integrate this result with respect to yy:

01ln(1+y)ydy\int_{0}^{1} \frac{\ln(1 + y)}{y} \, dy

To evaluate this integral, we use the fact that:

01ln(1+y)ydy=010ydx1+xydy\int_{0}^{1} \frac{\ln(1 + y)}{y} \, dy = \int_{0}^{1} \int_{0}^{y} \frac{dx}{1 + xy} \, dy

Using the identity:

01ln(1+y)ydy=π212\int_{0}^{1} \frac{\ln(1 + y)}{y} \, dy = \frac{\pi^2}{12}

Thus, the value of the original double integral is:

0x1,0y111+xydxdy=π212\iint_{0 \le x \le 1, \, 0 \le y \le 1} \frac{1}{1 + xy} \, dx \, dy = \frac{\pi^2}{12}

Therefore, the double integral evaluates to π212\boxed{\frac{\pi^2}{12}}.

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Here are 8 related questions that expand on this information:

  1. How would you evaluate the double integral if the limits were different?
  2. Can you explain the change of order of integration in double integrals?
  3. What is the general method to solve double integrals with a substitution?
  4. How does Fubini's theorem apply to this problem?
  5. What are some applications of double integrals in physics?
  6. How would you interpret the result geometrically?
  7. Can this integral be solved using numerical methods? If so, how?
  8. How does the integral change if the integrand is modified to 11+x2y2\frac{1}{1 + x^2 y^2}?

Tip: When solving double integrals, consider if a change of variables or the order of integration can simplify the computation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Double Integrals
Change of Order of Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

Fubini's Theorem

Theorems

Fubini's Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate