Area Under the Curve
Area with GIF function
Grade 12

Question:

<p>The area bounded by \(y=\{x\}\) (fractional part) and the \(x\)-axis from \(x=0\) to \(x=3\) is: [MAU050]</p>
<li>\(\dfrac{1}{2}\)</li>
<li>\(\dfrac{3}{2}\)</li>
<li>\(3\)</li>
<li>\(6\)</li>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: {x} has period 1. On [0,1]: {x}=x. Area over [0,1] = \int_0^1 x dx = 1/2. Total = 3 \cdot (1/2) = 3/2.
<div class='solution'> <p>$\{x\}$ has period 1. On each unit interval $[n,n+1)$: $\{x\}=x-n$, which is a sawtooth from 0 to 1.</p> <p>Area over one period: $\int_0^1 x\,dx=\frac{1}{2}$.</p> <p>Total area over $[0,3]$: $3\times\frac{1}{2}=\boxed{\frac{3}{2}}$</p> </div>
Correct Answer: ['B']

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