Math Problem Statement

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Solve the integral problems involving the areas under two semicircles with different radii.

Solution

To solve the problem, let's break it down step by step:

1. Understanding the Graph

  • The graph depicts two semicircles:
    • The left semicircle is centered at x=0x = 0 and has a radius of 1.
    • The right semicircle is centered at x=4x = 4 and has a radius of 2.
  • The integrals involve combinations of these semicircles. The integral of f(x)f(x) corresponds to the signed area under the graph.

2. Calculate Key Areas

Left Semicircle (radius r=1r = 1):

  • Area = 12πr2=12π(1)2=π2\frac{1}{2} \pi r^2 = \frac{1}{2} \pi (1)^2 = \frac{\pi}{2}.
  • This area is below the x-axis, so its contribution to the integral is π2-\frac{\pi}{2}.

Right Semicircle (radius r=2r = 2):

  • Area = 12πr2=12π(2)2=2π\frac{1}{2} \pi r^2 = \frac{1}{2} \pi (2)^2 = 2\pi.
  • This area is above the x-axis, so its contribution to the integral is +2π+2\pi.

3. Evaluate the Integrals

Part (a): 062f(x)dx\int_0^6 2f(x) \, dx

  • Multiply each area by 2:
    • Left semicircle: 2(π2)=π2(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = -\pi,
    • Right semicircle: 2(2π)=4π2(2\pi) = 4\pi.
  • Total: π+4π=3π-\pi + 4\pi = 3\pi.

Part (b): 063f(x)dx\int_0^6 3f(x) \, dx

  • Multiply each area by 3:
    • Left semicircle: 3(π2)=3π23(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = -\frac{3\pi}{2},
    • Right semicircle: 3(2π)=6π3(2\pi) = 6\pi.
  • Total: 3π2+6π=9π2-\frac{3\pi}{2} + 6\pi = \frac{9\pi}{2}.

Part (c): 045f(x)dx\int_0^4 5f(x) \, dx

  • From x=0x = 0 to x=4x = 4, only the left semicircle contributes:
    • Left semicircle: 5(π2)=5π25(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = -\frac{5\pi}{2}.
  • Total: 5π2-\frac{5\pi}{2}.

Part (d): 163f(x)dx\int_1^6 3f(x) \, dx

  • From x=1x = 1 to x=6x = 6, only part of the left semicircle (from x=1x = 1 to x=0x = 0) and the full right semicircle contribute.
  • Area of left semicircle from x=1x = 1 to x=0x = 0:
    • This is one-fourth of the semicircle, so its area is 14π2=π8-\frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{\pi}{2} = -\frac{\pi}{8}.
    • Scaled by 3: 3(π8)=3π83(-\frac{\pi}{8}) = -\frac{3\pi}{8}.
  • Right semicircle scaled by 3: 3(2π)=6π3(2\pi) = 6\pi.
  • Total: 3π8+6π=45π8-\frac{3\pi}{8} + 6\pi = \frac{45\pi}{8}.

4. Final Answers

  • (a) 3π3\pi,
  • (b) 9π2\frac{9\pi}{2},
  • (c) 5π2-\frac{5\pi}{2},
  • (d) 45π8\frac{45\pi}{8}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the signed area of a semicircle calculated?
  2. What is the significance of scaling f(x)f(x) by a constant before integration?
  3. How would the integral change if the left semicircle was above the x-axis?
  4. What is the integral from x=0x = 0 to x=1x = 1 for this graph?
  5. How does symmetry help simplify definite integrals for periodic functions?

Tip:

Always consider the sign of the area when dealing with definite integrals—negative for regions below the x-axis and positive for regions above it.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Definite Integrals
Semicircles
Area under a curve
Scaling in integration

Formulas

Area of a semicircle: (1/2)πr^2
Integral of a function: ∫f(x) dx

Theorems

The sign of an area under a curve depends on whether it is above or below the x-axis.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12