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The area of the region lying in the first quadrant and bounded by the curve \(y = 4x^2\), the Y-axis, and the lines \(y = 2\), \(y = 4\) is...

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Integrate x as a function of y between y = 2 and y = 4.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(\frac{1}{3}[8+2\sqrt{2}]\) sq. units
  • \(\frac{1}{3}[8-2\sqrt{2}]\) sq. units
  • \(\frac{1}{2}[8-2\sqrt{2}]\) sq. units
  • \(\frac{1}{2}[8+2\sqrt{2}]\) sq. units
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The region is bounded by the Y-axis, the curve and two horizontal lines, so we integrate along the Y-axis: \(A = \int_{y_1}^{y_2} x\,dy\).

Step 2: Express x in terms of y:
From \(y = 4x^2\), in the first quadrant \(x = \frac{\sqrt y}{2}\).

Step 3: Integrate:
\[ A = \int_2^4 \frac{\sqrt y}{2}\,dy = \frac12\cdot\frac23\left[y^{3/2}\right]_2^4 = \frac13\left(8 - 2\sqrt2\right) \]
because \(4^{3/2} = 8\) and \(2^{3/2} = 2\sqrt2\).

Step 4: Why the other options are wrong.
Option (A) has \(8 + 2\sqrt2\), a sign slip when subtracting the lower limit. Options (C) and (D) have the factor \(\frac12\), which comes from forgetting the \(\frac23\) in the antiderivative.

Final Answer:
The area is \(\frac13[8 - 2\sqrt2]\) sq. units, option (B). \[ \boxed{\frac{1}{3}\left[8-2\sqrt{2}\right]\text{ sq. units}} \]
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