Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Application of Integrals

Question:

Area of the region enclosed by the curves $y=\sqrt{x}$ and $y=x^2$ is :

Options:

$\frac{1}{2}$ units2

$\frac{1}{3}$ units2

1 units2

$\frac{1}{4}$ units2

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$ units2

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - $\frac{1}{3}$ units2

at $\sqrt{x}=x^2$

$x=0,1$ point of intersection

area = $\int\limits_0^1\sqrt{x}-x^2dx$

$=\left[\frac{2}{3}x\sqrt{x}-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^1=\frac{1}{3}unit^2$