Math Problem Statement

Calculate the integral from 0 to 2 of ds over the square root of (4 - s^2).

Solution

The given integral is:

02ds4s2\int_0^2 \frac{ds}{\sqrt{4 - s^2}}

This is a standard integral of the form:

dsa2s2=arcsin(sa)+C\int \frac{ds}{\sqrt{a^2 - s^2}} = \arcsin\left(\frac{s}{a}\right) + C

In this case, a=2a = 2, so the integral becomes:

02ds4s2=arcsin(s2)02\int_0^2 \frac{ds}{\sqrt{4 - s^2}} = \arcsin\left(\frac{s}{2}\right) \Bigg|_0^2

Now, evaluate the definite integral:

  1. At s=2s = 2: arcsin(22)=arcsin(1)=π2\arcsin\left(\frac{2}{2}\right) = \arcsin(1) = \frac{\pi}{2}

  2. At s=0s = 0: arcsin(02)=arcsin(0)=0\arcsin\left(\frac{0}{2}\right) = \arcsin(0) = 0

Thus, the result of the integral is:

π20=π2\frac{\pi}{2} - 0 = \frac{\pi}{2}

So, the value of the given integral is:

π2\frac{\pi}{2}

Would you like more details or clarifications? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the general formula for integrating expressions like dsa2s2\frac{ds}{\sqrt{a^2 - s^2}}?
  2. How does the arcsine function work in trigonometric integrals?
  3. Why does the definite integral simplify to π2\frac{\pi}{2} in this case?
  4. How can substitution help in solving integrals involving square roots?
  5. What other trigonometric integrals are similar to this one?

Tip: For integrals involving expressions like a2x2\sqrt{a^2 - x^2}, try using trigonometric substitutions, such as x=asinθx = a\sin\theta, to simplify the calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Trigonometric Substitution

Formulas

Integral of ds/sqrt(a^2 - s^2) = arcsin(s/a)

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Trigonometric Substitution

Suitable Grade Level

College