Area under a Curve Summary

Area under a Curve

Summary

a definite integral is calculated by integrating a function between two values. these two values are substituted into the integrated function and the difference taken.

one of the main uses of integration is to find the area between a curve and the x-axis.

these areas are found be evaluating a definite integral.

Key Skills
  • evaluate a definite integral
  • use a definite integral to find the area between a curve and the x-axis

Vocabulary

integral, definite integral, anti-differentiation, differentiation,integration