Q. Write an integral expression that will give the length of the path given by f(x)=10x4−1 from x=7 to x=8.
Set Up Integral for Arc Length: To find the length of the path described by the function f(x)=10x4−1 from x=7 to x=8, we need to set up the integral for arc length in one dimension. The formula for the arc length of a function f(x) from a to b is given by the integral from a to b of the square root of 1 plus the derivative of f(x) squared, x=70.
Find Derivative of Function: First, we need to find the derivative of the function f(x)=10x4−1. The derivative, f′(x), is found using the power rule for differentiation.f′(x)=dxd[10x4−1]=40x3.
Square the Derivative: Next, we square the derivative to include it in the arc length formula.(f'(x))^\(2 = (40x^3)^2 = 1600x^6\.
Write Integral Expression: Now, we can write the integral expression for the arc length. The integral expression is the integral from 7 to 8 of the square root of 1+(f′(x))2 dx.So, the integral expression is ∫781+1600x6dx.
Evaluate Integral for Length: This integral expression represents the length of the path of the function f(x) from x=7 to x=8. To find the actual length, one would need to evaluate this integral, which may require numerical methods or approximation techniques as it does not have a simple antiderivative.
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