Assignment 9

course Mth 272

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009. `query 9

Applied Calculus II

09-28-2008

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14:43:36

5.5.6 (was 5.5.6 area between (x-1)^3 and x-1 from 0 to 2

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(x-1)^3 = (x - 1)

intersection points (1,1), (0,-1)

area 1

(x-1)-(x-1)^3 =0.25

area 2

(x-1)^3-(x-1) = 0.25

area 1+2= total

0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5

confidence assessment: 3

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14:43:53

The graphs cross at (0, -1) and (1,1), as we easily find by solving the equation (x-1)^3 = (x - 1). Since (1, 1) lies between the endpoints of our interval we have to be careful about which function lies above which, and we'll have to split the calculation into two separate intervals.

The x-1 graph lies above the (x-1)^3 graph from 0 to 1, so the area will be the integral of (x-1) - (x-1)^3 between these limits.

The (x-1)^3 graph lies above the (x-1) graph from 1 to 2, so the area will be the integral of (x-1)^3 - (x-1) between these limits.

Each integral is equal to .25, so the total area is the sum .25 + .25 = .5 of these areas. **

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ok

self critique assessment: 3

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14:44:09

5.5.10 (was 5.5.10 describe the region for integral of (1-x^2) - (x^2-1) from -1 to 1

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They appear to be intersecting parabolas. That overlap in the region of -1= x =1 and -1 = y = 1. This area of overlap forms a structure similar to a circle. (x^2-1) is a parabola and the other (1-x^2) is an upside down parabola.

confidence assessment: 2

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14:45:03

*& The graph of 1 - x^2 is an upside down parabola with vertex at (0, 1), intercepting the x axis at x = -1 and x = 1.

The graph of x^2 - 1 is a rightside up parabols with vertex at (0, -1), intercepting the x axis at x = -1 and x = 1.

The region between the graphs is close to a circle passing thru (-1,0), (0,1), (1,0) and (0, -1), but the region is not exactly circular since it is formed by two parabolas. The graphs aren't vertical at (1,0) and (-1,0), for example, and a circle would be. The parabolas curve in such a way as to stay inside the circular region, so the region between the parabolas will have a bit less area than the circle.

The integrand (1-x^2) - (x^2-1) can be simplified to 2 - 2 x^2. An antiderivative would be 2x - 2/3 x^3. Evaluating this at -1 and 1 we obtain integral 8/3. The area of the region is 8/3 = 2.67 approx..

Note that the area of the circle described above would be pi = 3.14, approx., a bit bigger than the area of the region between the parabolas. *&*&

STUDENT ERROR: The graph is a circular region centered on the point (0,0)

INSTRUCTOR COMMENT:

The region is not exactly circular, (for example the graphs aren't vertical at (1,0) and (-1,0), for example), but it's fairly close to the circle. **

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I was unsure if I described the graphs correctly. It appears that I was accurate, but I did not go into actual calculations for the area of the ""circle"" that formed the intersection. Was this necessary for an accurate description?

self critique assessment: 2

Your was good, but you probably should have specified the points of intersection. These are very important points when the region between two graphs represents an important quantity.

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&#This looks good. See my notes. Let me know if you have any questions. &#