Calculus 2

6 Applications of Integrals

Consider various applications of integration such as computing volume, arc length, surface area, work, hydrostatic force, centroids of planar regions, and applications to business, economics, and life sciences.

6.1 Area Between Two Curves

Area of regions, integrating along the $x$-axis

Let $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ be continuous functions such that $f(x) \geq g(x)$ over an interval $[a, b]$. Let $\text{R}$ denote the region bounded above by $f(x)$, below by $g(x)$, on the left by $x = a$, and on the right by $x = b$. The area of $\text{R}$ is given by

Area of compound regions

If we want to look at regions bounded by the graphs of functions that cross one another, we modify the formula by using the absolute value function.

In practice, you must find the points of intersection of the curves and divide the integrals according to the leading and trailing curve.

Area of regions, integrating along the $y$-axis

Let $u(y)$ and $v(y)$ be continuous functions such that $u(y) \geq v(y)$ over an interval $[c, d]$ along the $y$-axis. A horizontal strip has a width of $u(y) - v(y)$. Thus, the integration formula for area is

6.2 Volume

Area methods can be modified to compute the volume of three-dimensional solids.

The volume of a solid with a known cross-sectional area perpendicular to the $x$-axis.

The disk method is used to find a volume generated when a region is revolved about an axis perpendicular to an approximating strip.

The washer method is used to find a volume generated when a region between two curves is revolved about an axis perpendicular to an approximating strip.

The cylindrical shells method is used to find a volume generated when a region is revolved about an axis parallel to an approximating strip.

6.3 Polar Forms and Area

The Polar coordinate system

In the polar coordinate system, points are plotted in relation to a fixed point $O$, called the origin or pole and a fixed ray emanating from the origin called the polar axis. We associate with each point $P$ in the plane an ordered pair of numbers $P(r, \theta)$, where $r$ (radial coordinate) is the distance from $O$ to $P$ and $\theta$ (polar angle) is the angle measured from the polar axis.

Changing coordinates

To convert polar coordinates to Cartesian coordinates:

• $x = r\cos(\theta)$
• $y = r\sin(\theta)$

To convert Cartesian coordinates to polar coordinate:

• $r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$
• $\theta = \arctan(\frac{y}{x})$

Polar graphs

The graph of an equation in polar coordinates is the set of all points $P$ whose polar coordinates satisfy the given equation. Solve by constructing a table of values for $r$ and solving for $\theta$.

Polar area

Similar to Riemann sums in rectangular form, instead of using rectangular areas as the basic units being summed, we sum areas of circular sectors.

The area of a circular sector if radius $r$ is given by: $A = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$

Using this formula, a formula for finding the area enclosed by a polar curve is:

Intersection of polar-form curves

1. Find all simultaneous solutions of the given system of equations.
2. Determine whether the pole $r=0$ like on the two graphs.
3. Graph the curves to look for other points of intersection.

6.4 Arc Length and Surface Area

Arc length

Arc length formula in integral form:

for $y =f(x)$

for $x =g(y)$

Surface area

for $y =f(x)$

6.5 Physical Applications

Work

The work done by a constant force if a body moves a distance $d$ in the direction of an applied constant force $F$, the work $W$ done is:

The work done by a variable force $F(x)$ in moving an object along the $x$-axis from $x=a$ to $x=b$ is given by:

Hooke’s law states that the force $F$ on a spring is proportional to the displacement $x$:

where $k$ is the spring constant.

To model work using Hooke’s formula, (1) solve for $k$ then (2) use the work done by a variable force formula to solve for Hooke’s formula using the displacement as the integral’s lower and upper limits.

If you are given work done $W$ instead of force $F$, integration is required first to solve for $k$

where $a$ and $b$ are the given displacement, then plug $k$ into the work done by a variable force formula as above.

Work done in emptying a tank

First, set up a coordinate system; decide where to place $x = 0$.

To calculate work done in emptying a tank, use the work done by a variable force equation where the lower limit $a$ is the minimum x-value of the liquid and the upper limit $b$ is the maximum x-value of the liquid. Remember that $F(x) = dF$ where $d$ is the distance between $x$ and its destination $(\text{larger} - \text{smaller})$ and force $F$ is the volume of $x$, a “slice” of liquid $v_{x}$ times density $\rho$ i.e. $(\pi r^2 dx)(\rho)$.

Note that the volume of a “slice” depends on the shape of the tank but always uses $dx$ as a dimension. For example a “slice” in a cylindrical tank will have a volume of $\pi r^2 dx$.

Hydrostatic force problems

First, set up a coordinate system i.e. let $x = 0$ be the waterline. Then let $\text{Depth}$ equal the distance between $x$ and its destination $(\text{larger} - \text{smaller})$. Remember that $\text{Area}$ is the area of $x$ (a “slice”) and not the total surface area. Integrate from $x_{min}$ to $x_{max}$ of the fluid.

Moments and center of mass

$\bar{x}$ is the center of mass: the point where the fulcrum should be placed to make the system balance.

Moments measure the tendency of a body to rotate about an axis.

Let $\rho$ denote density of the lamina.

1. The mass of the lamina is

2. The moment $M_{x}$ with respect to the $x$-axis is

3. The moment $M_{y}$ with respect to the $y$-axis is

4. The coordinates of the center of mass $(\bar{x}, \bar{y})$ of the system are

where $M_{x}$ is moment about the $x$-axis and $M_{y}$ is moment about the $y$-axis.

Finding the centroid of a region bounded by two functions

1. Calculate the points of intersection to set the limits of integration

Solve for $f(x) = g(x)$

Then set $\int_{a}^{b}$

2. Calculate the total mass

Assuming we are calculating for a lamina and $\rho = 1$ (See area between two curves)

$\int_{a}^{b} [f(x) - g(x)]dx$

where $f(x) \geq g(x)$ on $[a, b]$.

3. Compute the moments

Distance to $y$-axis is $x$; distance to $x$-axis is the average of $f(x)$ and $g(x)$.

where $f(x) \geq g(x)$ on $[a, b]$.

4. Solve for the coordinates of the center of mass.

7 Methods of Integration

7.1 Integration by Parts

Integration by parts is the inverse of the product rule for differentiation: $d(uv) = u \ dv + v \ du$.

Integrate both sides to find the formula for integration by parts: $uv = \int u \ dv + \int v \ du$.

Rewritten as

Integration by parts using a table

If the derivative of $u$ is eventually $0$, you can use a table to obtain the answer.

Example: $\int x^3 \sin(x)dx$

Derivatives	Integrals
$x^3$	$\sin(x)$
$3x^2$	$-\cos(x)$
$6x$	$-\sin(x)$
$6$	$\cos(x)$
$0$	$s\sin(x)$

Use the table to keep track of each “round’s” $uv$ (the next integral in the table).

Answer: $x^3(-\cos x) - 3x^2(-\sin x) + 6x(\cos x) - 6(\sin x) + C$

7.3 Trigonometric Methods

Powers of sine and cosine

For even powers, square the trig identity.

For odd powers, peel off one trig function to become $du$.

Powers of secant and tangent

7.4 Method of Partial Fractions

This process can be thought of as the reverse of adding fractional algebraic expressions, and it allows us to break up rational expressions into simpler terms.

General rules:

• Linear terms get constants $A$
• Quadratic terms get linear terms $Bx + C$
• Multiple terms get repeated

7.7 Improper Integrals

Improper integrals with unbounded endpoints

From finite to $\infty$

If the limit is finite, we say that the improper integral converges, otherwise, the integral diverges.

Rule:

From $-\infty$ to $\infty$

Improper integrals with unbounded functions

7.8 Hyperbolic and Inverse Hyperbolic Functions

8 Infinite Series

8.1 Sequences and their limits

Sequences

A sequence is a function whose domain is $\N$. The functional values $a_1, a_2, a_3, ...$ are called the terms of the sequence, and $a_n$ is called the $n$th term, or general term, of the sequence written as

Limits of sequences

Growth (quickest to slowest)
$n^n$
$n!$
$3^n$
$e^n$
$n^4$
$n^2$
$n$
$\sqrt{n}$
$\sqrt[4]{n}$
$\ln{n}$

If the bottom of a limit is more “powerful,” the fraction goes to $0$.: $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} \frac{n}{n^2} = 0$

If the top of a limit is more “powerful,” the fraction goes to $\infty$: $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2}{n} = \infty$

If the top and bottom are equally “powerful,” break out the coefficients: $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} \frac{2n}{3n} = \frac{2}{3}$

Facts to know

Bounded, monotonic sequences

Name	Condition
Strictly increasing	$a_{n + 1} > a_n$ for all $n$
Increasing	$a_{n + 1} \geq a_n$ for all $n$
Strictly decreasing	$a_{n + 1} < a_n$ for all $n$
Decreasing	$a_{n + 1} \leq a_n$ for all $n$
Monotone	if either increasing or decreasing
Bounded above by $M$	$a_n \leq M$ for all $n$
Bounded below by $m$	$a_n \geq m$ for all $n$
Bounded	if both bounded above and below

8.2 Introduction to infinite series; Geometric series

A series is the sum of a sequence; an expression of the form

and the $n$th partial sum of the series is

The series converges if the sequence of partial sums converges.

A geometric series

where $a$ is the first term, $r$ is the common ratio, and $n$ is the number of terms.

For telescoping series, in the form

use partial fractions.

Notice how part of the terms cancel out.

Therefore

8.3 The Integral Test; p-series

The convergence or divergence of an infinite series is determined by the behavior of its $n$th partial sum, $S_n$, as $n \to \infty$. Unfortunately, it is often difficult or impossible to find a usable formula for the $n$th partial sum of a series, and other techniques must be used.

Divergence test

Theorem: The divergence test. If $\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \neq 0$, then the series $\Sigma a_k$ must diverge.

Warning: You can never say a series converges because of the divergence test.

Integral test; Series of non-negative numbers

Theorem: Convergence criterion for series with non-negative terms. A series $\Sigma a_k \geq 0$ for all $k$ converges if its sequence of partial sums is bounded from above and diverges otherwise.

Theorem: The integral test. If $a_k = f(x)$ for $k = 1, 2, ...$, where $f$ is a positive, continuous, and decreasing function of $x$ for $x \leq 1$, then

either both converge or both diverge.

The harmonic series

diverges by the integral test.

P-series test

The harmonic series is a special case of a more general series called a p-series.

where $p$ is a positive constant.

Theorem: The p-series test. The p-series $\sum_{k=1}^\infty \frac{1}{k^p}$ converges if $p > 1$ and diverges if $p \leq 1$.

8.4 Comparison Tests

Direct comparison test

Theorem: Direct comparison test. Suppose $0 \leq a_k \leq b_k$ for all $k$.

If $\Sigma b_k$ converges, then $\Sigma a_k$ converges.

If $\Sigma a_k$ diverges, then $\Sigma b_k$ diverges.

Limit comparison test

Theorem: Limit comparison test. Suppose $a_k > 0$ and $a_b > 0$ for all sufficiently large $k$.

where $L$ is finite and positive (is not zero or infinity). Then $\Sigma a_k$ and $\Sigma b_k$ either both converge or both diverge.

Zero-infinity comparison test

Theorem: Zero-infinity limit comparison test. Suppose $a_k > 0$ and $a_b > 0$ for all sufficiently large $k$.

If $\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \frac{a_k}{b_k} = 0$ and $\Sigma b_k$ converges, then the series $\Sigma a_k$ converges.

If $\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \frac{a_k}{b_k} = \infty$ and $\Sigma b_k$ diverges, then the series $\Sigma a_k$ diverges.

8.5 The Ratio Test and the Root Test

Ratio test

Theorem: The ratio test. Given the series $\Sigma a_k$ with $a_k > 0$, and $\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \frac{a_{k + 1}}{a_k} = L$

The ratio test states the following:

• If $L < 1$, then $\Sigma a_k$ converges.
• If $L > 1$, or if $L$ is infinite, then $\Sigma a_k$ diverges.
• If $L = 1$, then the test is inconclusive.

Root test

Theorem: The root test. Given the series $\Sigma a_k$ with $a_k > 0$, and $\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \sqrt[k]{a_k} = L$

The root test states the following:

• If $L < 1$, then $\Sigma a_k$ converges.
• If $L > 1$, or if $L$ is infinite, then $\Sigma a_k$ diverges.
• If $L = 1$, then the test is inconclusive.

8.6 Alternating Series; Absolute and Conditional Convergence

Alternating series test

Theorem: The alternating series test. An alternating series

with $a_k > 0$ converges if both

1. $\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} a_k = 0$
2. $\{a_k\}$ is a decreasing sequence

Absolute convergence test

Theorem: The absolute convergence test. A series of real numbers $\Sigma a_k$ must converge if the related absolute value series $\Sigma |a_k|$ converges.

8.7 Power Series

8.8 Taylor and Maclaurin Series