In this problem, let fƒ(r) = ln| sec x|. (a) Graph y = f(x). Write down a definite integral that computes the arclength of the graph of f(x) from x = 0 to r = R/4. Be sure to carefully explain how you took the derivative of f(x). (b) Compute the definite integral in part (a). Be sure to mention any trig identities you use and to discuss the sign of the integrand. You will need to know that f sec rdr = In | sec x + tan x| +C.

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(a) Graph y = f(x). Write down a definite integral that computes the arclength of the graph of f(r) from r =
how you took the derivative of f(x).
0 to r = T/4. Be sure to carefully explain
(b) Compute the definite integral in part (a). Be sure to mention any trig identities you use and to discuss the sign of the integrand. You will need to
know that f sec rdr = In | sec z+ tan r|+ C.
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Transcribed Image Text:2. In this problem, let f(r) = In| sec r|. %3D (a) Graph y = f(x). Write down a definite integral that computes the arclength of the graph of f(r) from r = how you took the derivative of f(x). 0 to r = T/4. Be sure to carefully explain (b) Compute the definite integral in part (a). Be sure to mention any trig identities you use and to discuss the sign of the integrand. You will need to know that f sec rdr = In | sec z+ tan r|+ C. %3D
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Part(a)

The given function is,

fx=lnsecxfx=-lncosx

Now, differentiate the given function with respect to x up to first order.

f'x=-1cosx×sinx=-tanx

Step 2

So, the arclength of the given function from 0 to π4 is given by the formula,

ab1+fx2dx

Substitute -tanx for f(x) into the formula ab1+fx2dx.

ab1+fx2=0π41+-tanx2dx=0π4sec2xdx=0π4secx dx  Since,sec2x=1+tan2x

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