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AP CALCULUS · MODULE 03C

Applications of Integrals
Area, Volume, Average Value & Arc Length

Using definite integrals to solve real-world problems — finding area between curves, volumes of solids, average values, and arc length.

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This module covers the most important applications of definite integrals: area between curves, volume (disk/washer/shell methods), average value of a function, and arc length. Topics with 🔷 are BC Calculus only.
📐 01
Area Between Curves
$\displaystyle \text{Area} = \int_a^b [f(x) - g(x)] dx$ — finding area between two curves.
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💿 02
Volume: Disk & Washer Method
$V = \pi \int_a^b [R(x)]^2 dx$ (disk) and $V = \pi \int_a^b ([R(x)]^2 - [r(x)]^2) dx$ (washer) — solids of revolution.
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🐚 03
Volume: Shell Method
$V = 2\pi \int_a^b [\text{radius}] \cdot [\text{height}] dx$ — an alternative method for solids of revolution.
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📊 04
Average Value of a Function
$f_{\text{avg}} = \frac{1}{b-a} \int_a^b f(x) dx$ — the mean value theorem for integrals.
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📏 05
Arc Length (BC)
$L = \int_a^b \sqrt{1 + [f'(x)]^2} dx$ — the length of a curve from $x=a$ to $x=b$.
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📝 06
Practice Problems
20 solved problems covering all application topics.
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🧪 07
Test Yourself
20-question interactive quiz with instant feedback.
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