Find the area bounded by the curve $y = \sin x$ between $x = 0$ and $x = 2\pi$.
Application of Integrals — Class 12 Maths Solution
Step-by-step Solution
As per the given figure, we need to find the area of the region :
OABCD = Ar.(OAB)+Ar.(BCD)
Let us find the area of OAB first :
= $\int^{\pi}_0 sinx dx$
$= [-cosx]^{\pi}_0$
$= -[cos\pi - cos0]= -[-1-1]=2$
Now let us find the area of BCD
=$\int^{2\pi}_{\pi}sinxdx$
$=-[cosx]^{2\pi}_{\pi}$
$=-[1-(-1)]= -2$
as we know that area can't be negative therefore area of BCD = 2
Hence area of OAB +BCD = 2+2=4
Hence the required area = 4 sq units
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