Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Determine the area of the part of the circle x2+y2=4x^{2}+y^{2}=4 that lies to the right of the line x=1x=1 and above the xx-axis.
Intuitive explanation

You're finding the area of a circular segment—the region "cut off" by a vertical line. The key is to set up an integral that captures the curved boundary of the circle above the xx-axis, from where the line x=1x=1 intersects it to the rightmost point. Recognizing that x2+y2=4x^2+y^2=4 gives you y=4−x2y=\sqrt{4-x^2} in the upper half, you can integrate this function over the appropriate xx-interval, or use a geometric approach combining a circular sector and a triangle.

Intuitive explanation

You're finding the area of a circular segment—the region "cut off" by a vertical line. The key is to set up an integral that captures the curved boundary of the circle above the xx-axis, from where the line x=1x=1 intersects it to the rightmost point. Recognizing that x2+y2=4x^2+y^2=4 gives you y=4−x2y=\sqrt{4-x^2} in the upper half, you can integrate this function over the appropriate xx-interval, or use a geometric approach combining a circular sector and a triangle.

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