Unit 8 Practice Test

Applications of Integration - 15 Multiple Choice + 6 Free Response Questions

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💡 Important: This practice test covers all topics from Unit 8: Applications of Integration. Take your time and show all your work for free-response questions.
  • Multiple Choice: Select the best answer for each question
  • Free Response: Show all steps and justify your reasoning
  • Time Limit: 45 minutes recommended (AP exam timing)
  • Calculator: Graphing calculator allowed for some questions

📝 Section A: Multiple Choice (15 questions)

1
Find the area between y = x² and y = 2x from x = 0 to x = 2.
2
Find the volume when y = √x from x = 0 to x = 4 is rotated about the x-axis.
3
Find the volume when the region between y = x² and y = 2x is rotated about the x-axis.
4
A spring requires 10 N to stretch it 2 cm. How much work is required to stretch it from 2 cm to 5 cm?
5
Find the average value of f(x) = x² on the interval [0, 3].
6
Find the volume of a solid with square cross-sections perpendicular to the x-axis, where the base is the region between y = x² and y = 4.
7
Find the area between y = x³ and y = x from x = -1 to x = 1.
8
Find the volume when y = x² from x = 0 to x = 2 is rotated about the y-axis.
9
A cable weighing 3 lb/ft is used to lift a 100 lb load 20 ft. How much work is required?
10
Find the volume when the region between y = x and y = x² is rotated about the line y = 1.
11
Find the arc length of y = x³/2 from x = 0 to x = 2.
12
Find the volume of a solid with semicircular cross-sections perpendicular to the x-axis, where the base is the region between y = x² and y = 4.
13
Find the area between y = sin(x) and y = cos(x) from x = 0 to x = π/2.
14
Find the volume when y = e^x from x = 0 to x = 1 is rotated about the x-axis.
15
Find the average value of f(x) = 1/x on the interval [1, e].

✍️ Section B: Free Response (6 questions)

1
Find the area of the region bounded by y = x³ and y = x.

Solution:

1) Find intersection points: x³ = x → x(x² - 1) = 0 → x = -1, 0, 1

2) On [-1,0]: x³ ≥ x, On [0,1]: x ≥ x³

3) A = ∫-10 (x³ - x) dx + ∫01 (x - x³) dx

4) = [x⁴/4 - x²/2]-10 + [x²/2 - x⁴/4]01

5) = (0 - 0) - (1/4 - 1/2) + (1/2 - 1/4) - (0 - 0) = 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2

Answer: 1/2

2
Find the volume when the region between y = x² and y = 2x is rotated about the x-axis.

Solution:

1) Find intersection points: x² = 2x → x = 0, 2

2) On [0,2]: 2x ≥ x², so R(x) = 2x, r(x) = x²

3) V = π ∫02 [(2x)² - (x²)²] dx = π ∫02 (4x² - x⁴) dx

4) = π[4x³/3 - x⁵/5]02 = π(32/3 - 32/5)

5) = π(160/15 - 96/15) = 64π/15

Answer: 64π/15

3
A spring requires 8 N to stretch it 4 cm. How much work is required to stretch it from 4 cm to 8 cm?

Solution:

1) Find spring constant: F = kx → 8 = k(0.04) → k = 200 N/m

2) W = ∫0.040.08 200x dx = 200[x²/2]0.040.08

3) = 100[(0.08)² - (0.04)²] = 100(0.0064 - 0.0016)

4) = 100(0.0048) = 0.48 J

Answer: 0.48 J

4
Find the volume of a solid with square cross-sections perpendicular to the x-axis, where the base is the region between y = x² and y = 4.

Solution:

1) Find intersection: x² = 4 → x = ±2

2) A(x) = (4 - x²)² = 16 - 8x² + x⁴

3) V = ∫-22 (16 - 8x² + x⁴) dx = 2∫02 (16 - 8x² + x⁴) dx

4) = 2[16x - 8x³/3 + x⁵/5]02

5) = 2(32 - 64/3 + 32/5) = 2(480/15 - 320/15 + 96/15) = 512/15

Answer: 512/15

5
Find the average value of f(x) = x² on the interval [0, 3].

Solution:

1) favg = (1/(3-0)) ∫03 x² dx

2) = (1/3) ∫03 x² dx = (1/3)[x³/3]03

3) = (1/3)(27/3) = (1/3)(9) = 3

Answer: 3

6
Find the volume when y = x² from x = 0 to x = 2 is rotated about the y-axis.

Solution:

1) Using shell method: V = 2π ∫02 x(x²) dx

2) = 2π ∫02 x³ dx = 2π[x⁴/4]02

3) = 2π(16/4) = 2π(4) = 8π

Answer: 8π

📊 Test Results

📚 Study Recommendations

If you scored 80%+:
  • Excellent work! You have a strong grasp of integration applications
  • Focus on any specific topics you missed
  • Move on to Unit 9: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
  • Practice more challenging volume and work problems
If you scored below 80%:
  • Review area between curves calculations
  • Practice setting up volume integrals (disk/washer methods)
  • Focus on work and force applications
  • Use the main Unit 8 page for additional review