MCQ
The area bounded by the curve $x^2+y^2=1$ in first quadrant is
  • $\frac{\pi}{4}$ sq. units
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$ sq. units
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$ sq. units
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{6}$ sq. units

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\frac{\pi}{4}$ sq. units
We have, $x^2+y^2=1$, which is a circle with centre $(0,0)$ and radius $=1$.
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Required area
$=\int_0^1 \sqrt{1-x^2} d x$
$=\left[\frac{x}{2} \sqrt{1-x^2}+\frac{1}{2} \sin ^{-1} \frac{x}{1}\right]_0^1$
$=\left[\frac{1}{2} \sin ^{-1} 1\right]$
$=\left(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$
$=\frac{\pi}{4} \text { sq. units }$

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