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Application of Integrals

Kerala Board · Class 12 · Mathematics

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction and Basic Concepts

  • Elementary geometry formulas are insufficient for calculating areas enclosed by curves
  • Integration provides a method to find areas under curves using the limit of sums
  • The concept of elementary strips forms the foundation for area calculations
2

Area Under Simple Curves

  • Area under curve y = f(x) between x = a and x = b using vertical strips
  • Area bounded by curve x = g(y) between y = c and y = d using horizontal strips
  • Total area is the sum of all elementary areas through integration
3

Handling Negative Areas and Mixed Regions

  • When curve lies below x-axis, f(x) < 0 and integral gives negative value
  • Physical area is always positive, so take absolute value of negative integrals
  • For curves crossing x-axis, split integration at intersection points
4

Standard Curves and Their Areas

  • Areas involving parabolas: y² = 4ax, x² = 4ay
  • Areas involving circles: x² + y² = r²
  • Areas involving ellipses: x²/a² + y²/b² = 1

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The fundamental approach involves dividingFor a curve y = f(x)When it's convenient to integrateWhen a curve lies belowTo find the area between two

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