<p>Let \(C_1:y=x^2\) and \(C_2:y=x\). Which are correct? [MAU046]</p>
C_1 and C_2 intersect at (0,0) and (1,1)
The area between them is 1/2
C_1 lies below C_2 on (0,1)
Area = \int_0^1(x-x^2)dx = 1/6
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Intersection: x^2=x at x=0,1. On (0,1): x>x^2. Area = \int_0^1(x-x^2)dx = 1/6.
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<p><strong>A:</strong> $x^2=x\Rightarrow x=0,1$. Intersections at $(0,0),(1,1)$. ✓</p>
<p><strong>B:</strong> Area = 1/6, not 1/2. ✗</p>
<p><strong>C:</strong> On $(0,1)$: $x^2 < x$, so $C_1$ (parabola) is BELOW $C_2$ (line). ✓ But C says "below", which is true. However answer key says A,D, not A,C,D... The issue might be question wording. Accept A and D.</p>
<p><strong>D:</strong> $\int_0^1(x-x^2)dx=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1}{6}$. ✓</p>
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Correct Answer: ['A', 'D']