https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-vWhgiaXWM7Iri0t_AjBfv51tF28PEy (Full playlist link)
Index
Class 12 level recap
- Integral Calculus Recap
- Basic Integral Formulae
- Some basic trigonometric identities
- Methods of integration
- 1. U-substitution
- 2. Integration by Parts — The easy method.
- 3. Integration by partial fractions — An easy method
College Stuff (Calculus -3)
- Double Integrals
- Changing of order of integration
- What is changing of order of integration?
- When can you NOT change the order of integration.
- Triple Integrals
- Change of variables (Cartesian to Polar)
- When to change from cartesian to polar variables?
- The Jacobian determinant.
- How to calculate the determinant of a 2x2 matrix?
- How to calculate the determinant of a 3x3 matrix?
- Back to conversion of Cartesian to Polar co-ordinates
- Green’s Theorem (Statement only)
- Gauss’s Theorem (Statement only)
- Stokes’s Theorem (Statement only)
Note : If the equations on the website seem a bit to clumped up/clogged, please go to the resources section and download the PDF. It has better indentation.
Integral Calculus Recap
A problem well defined, is a problem half solved — Charles Kettering
The above link points to a full comprehensive recap of class 12 recap. Watch it only if you have time.
Basic Integral Formulae
Some basic trigonometric identities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=m1OitPmkydY
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/trigonometric-identities/
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/trigonometry-table/
Methods of integration
1. U-substitution
So let’s say we have an integral
To solve this using u-substitution, we need to:
- set .
- Differentiate both sides
- So, we get : And then we replace the value of and in the original equation to get:
Example 1 :
- Let us set and differentiate both sides w.r.t , we get :
And thus we replace in the original equation to get:
or ,
Example 2
Let
or or, Replacing this in the original equation,
or ,
2. Integration by Parts — The easy method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I-_SV8cwsw&list=PLF-vWhgiaXWM7Iri0t_AjBfv51tF28PEy&index=2
This is called the D-I method. Differentiate-Integrate. (also known as the LIATE method)
Example 1.
So let’s say we have this integral here :
We need to make a small table.
Sign | D | I |
---|---|---|
The D column represents differentiation and I column represents integration.
Now we choose each term to be either differentiated or integrated.
Here the easy choice seems to differentiate and integrate
D | I |
---|---|
Now we continue the respective operations on both sides for a while.
Sign | D | I |
---|---|---|
+ | ||
- | ||
+ | 2 | |
- | 0 |
Each column having alternating signs.
What to differentiate and what to integrate?
- Inverse trigonometric functions (like , ) — differentiate these if present.
- Logarithmic functions (like ln(x)) — differentiate these if present.
- Algebraic functions (like , , constants) — differentiate these if no inverse or logarithmic terms are present.
- Trigonometric functions (like , ) — differentiate these if there are no inverse, logarithmic, or algebraic terms to use.
- Exponential functions (like , ) — these are typically integrated as a last choice.
When to stop the operations:
- If the column of D reaches
0
. - If the products of a row (product of both the value of D and I) can be integrated.
- If any the products of any row (product of both the value of D and I) result in the original integral.
So here we see that the column of D has reached 0
.
So we multiply downwards, diagonally, along with each respective sign, and write them together for the final answer.
Like this.
So the final answer becomes,
Example 2
Let’s say we have another integral
or
is the same as
So, we make the table,
Sign | D | I |
---|---|---|
+ | ||
- | ||
+ |
So here we see firstly, that columns of D and I keep going on with no near end in sight. And the product of their second row which results in can be integrated.
So we stop at the second row itself, since the third row makes the math complicated.
And we make the diagonal products.
So the final answer would be : . Yes, in such instances of a row being possible to integrate, we write it in the answer.
Now we will have to solve the remaining integral to get the complete answer.
Thus we get the complete answer as :
Example 3:
Let’s say we have another integral,
Remembering our rules, we differentiate , since functions like are integrated as a last choice. And the remaining will be differentiated.
So ,
Sign | D | I |
---|---|---|
+ | ||
- | ||
+ | ||
In the third row we see that our original question has appeared. |
So we stop the operations and write diagonal products first.
or or,
3. Integration by partial fractions — An easy method
This method can only be applied if the denominator can be factorized into linear factors
or that in denominator power of is 1, or it is a product of terms in which power of is 1.
Example 1
So let’s say we have an integral :
We can see that it’s denominator is in the form of a product of linear factors.
So the way to tackle this, is to take one term at a time.
We first select .
Equate this term to 0
. We get .
Now we apply this value back in the original equation, but there’s a twist.
We modify this part of the process by removing the selected term from denominator, but instead placing it in the form of a natural log (log or ), and we don’t substitute the value of in that log term.
- So, for
or 2. For , we get
or
or 3. For , we get .
or or Finally we put all the obtained terms together along with their signs.
as our complete answer.
The given video link has another example on this.
Double Integrals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ_0FURo9RE&list=PLF-vWhgiaXWM7Iri0t_AjBfv51tF28PEy&index=5
Example 1
Let’s say we have an integral here, In double (or triple integrals), the order of integration matters. Whether you want to integrate in terms of or or (triple integrals) first, that depends on you.
So here we follow which variable is given first. The first variable is .
So we integrate with respect to first.
or or, or or, or Thus finally,
Example 2
So we have this integral right here,
where
So we need to find the upper and lower limits of and .
Following the given set, we see that lies between and .
And lies between and .
Therefore the integral becomes, While applying the limits we follow the order of the variables in the given set, which in this case, comes first, followed by
Now it’s business as usual. We can solve the integral in the same way we did before.
Yeah, I decided to save a bit of time on this one by taking screenshots. Typing and rendering the equations properly is a really time consuming process.
Changing of order of integration
Sometimes we cannot integrate the given question in the given order of variables as it is.
What is changing of order of integration?
Suppose we have an integral,
To change the order of integration, we need to swap both the dx and dy AND their respective limits.
So after changing of order of integration, the new integral would appear as:
Notice that the limits of x and y have swapped respectively when the variables did.
You cannot swap just the variables and keep their limits as they were. This will invalidate the logic of the equation, which will be explained further down the line.
Why do we change the order in integration?
- Sometimes it’s easier to evaluate a double integral by changing the order of integration, especially when the region is more naturally described in one order than another.
- The process involves identifying the new limits of integration for the variables after switching the order.
When can you NOT change the order of integration.
Suppose we have an integral :
In this question, we see that the limits of has entangled in it.
So we if we tried to, let’s say write the integral as This won’t work here.
Since ==the limits of are interdependent on ==. So we need to evaluate first , apply the limits which contain . Then integrate in terms of .
A better explanation would be :
In the original equation x relies on the changing value of y, so x is not static.
In this equation, where the order is changed y ranges from 0 to 1 for each fixed x, while x ranges from 0 to 2y.
This completely changes the region over which the integral expands.
So, in these type of integrals we need to solve the interdependent limits first.
or
or
or
or
or
Or if you are indeed keen on changing the order here.
So we have our original equation as:
To change the order of integration, we need to analyze the interdependent limits.
So y’s new limits will be from 0 to
And thus now y will be dependent on a changing as it goes from to . Why you ask?
Well, you ding-dong, since originally, , is the double of any value of y.
So it naturally makes sense that when y depends on a changing x, the value of x will be double of whatever ‘s value is. Originally ranged from 0 to 1, so now double that, the new range will be to .
And so the new integral will be :
Now you can go ahead and solve the integral.
To sum it all up.
When changing the order of integration we can shift the limits as well, if they are not inter-dependent on each other.
Otherwise to shift the limits as well, their appropriate new limits need to be calculated to keep the region the integral covers, the same.
Triple Integrals
Welcome to the world of 3-D regions where you often pull out your hair trying to figure out the triple integrals!
Example 1
Here’s the referenced video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iy83x8bv6o&list=PLF-vWhgiaXWM7Iri0t_AjBfv51tF28PEy&index=6
So we have this scary looking monster right here.
Well don’t worry, I got the knight right here to defeat this monster!
So we have this region of limits B as
So this says that the limits of x ranges from 0
to 2
.
the limits of ranges from -2
to 3
.
the limits of ranges from 0
to 1
.
So now we can re-write the integral as
As previously stated before, we follow the order of variables when placing the limits in questions like these, from a set.
Now since this is a simple integral with no-interdependent limits, there is no point in changing the order of integration.
We solve the integral as it is.
or
or
or
or
or
or
Example 2
This time we have a relatively simpler looking question
As we see, this integral has interdependent limits. So it’s best we solve them in the given specific order to get rid of the dependencies first.
So we start with the integration with respect to .
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
Change of variables (Cartesian to Polar)
First of all, you might be thinking, what are cartesian and polar variables?
1. Cartesian variables
The cartesian co-ordinate system was introduced by René Descartes , a French (oui baguette) mathematician back in 1637.
This is basically the system where we work with two axes, the x and y axes, with numerical points on them to plot various figures.
Yeah, this.
Normally we represent various diagrams on this plane using variables like x, y, z … which are known as cartesian variables.
2. Polar variables/Polar co-ordinates
Now the Cartesian system handles 2D objects very nicely, but when dealing with 3D objects, specifically cylinders, spheres, etc, we need a third dimension to work with, which often x, y and z don’t make it easy to deal with. Thus, we need the polar coordinate system here. It was developed by Big Daddy Newton (Sir Isaac Newton).
The polar co-ordinate system has variables like r, (pronounced as theta) and sometimes (pronounced as phi).
Why the name polar?
So yeah most of the type of integrations you can expect on this system are either spheres, or cylinders. At least from Makaut.
When to change from cartesian to polar variables?
1. Symmetry of the Region or Function
If the region of integration or the function itself has circular (radial) symmetry, polar coordinates are often more natural. For example, if you’re integrating over a circular region, like a disk or an annulus, or if the integrand involves terms like , polar coordinates make the setup easier.
In polar coordinates: and and
2. Simplifying the Integral Expression
When you convert to polar coordinates, the differential element , becomes r. This adjustment often simplifies the integrand, especially when it involves terms. For example:
This factor can be very helpful in evaluating integrals, especially when combined with radial symmetry, since it often allows you to separate variables or take advantage of simpler limits.
Summary: When to Consider Polar Coordinates
- The region of integration has circular boundaries (disks, rings, etc.).
- The integrand involves terms like
- There is radial symmetry, making polar coordinates a more natural fit.
How to convert from Cartesian to Polar Variables?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a334vcCiZ78&list=PLF-vWhgiaXWM7Iri0t_AjBfv51tF28PEy&index=7
This video tells us how to convert the cartesian variables to polar variables using the Jacobian determinant
So as a pre-requisite we must understand what the Jacobian determinant is.
This part will be re-referenced again in Multi-variable differential calculus.
The Jacobian determinant.
Yeah I saved some time there.
So now, what begs the question is, What is a determinant? What is a Matrix?
Well in-case you are someone who has been out of touch with higher level maths for a long time, I will explain these here.
I will keep this on a strictly need-to-know basis only as we don’t want to divert too off track here.
What is a Matrix?
A matrix is a representation are rectangular (2 or 3 or even more) dimensional arrays of real numbers.
For example, this a 3x3 matrix.
And
this is a 2x2 matrix
What is a determinant?
The determinant of a matrix is a single numerical value that is calculated from the elements of a square matrix. It is used to solve systems of linear equations, calculate the inverse of a matrix, and in calculus operations. The determinant is denoted by or .
How to calculate the determinant of a 2x2 matrix?
Considering our previous matrix example here :
The determinant of this matrix :
is given by
How to calculate the determinant of a 3x3 matrix?
Let’s say we have a 3x3 matrix here
The determinant is given by :
which evaluates to :
Example 1. Jacobian Determinant
Now that the basic’s out of the way, let’s practice two examples before we get back to the conversion of cartesian to polar co-ordinates.
Example 2.
Don’t think about the differentiation part too much in here as it’s out of context, but will be properly explained in the multi-variable differentiation notes(Assuming you are doing integration first).
Back to conversion of Cartesian to Polar co-ordinates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a334vcCiZ78&list=PLF-vWhgiaXWM7Iri0t_AjBfv51tF28PEy&index=7
(In case you lost the link)
So let’s say we have this given integral here: (It’s a very important question in general)
We are asked to solve this integral by changing the variables into Polar co-ordinates.
Steps to convert Cartesian to Polar co-ordinates
- Set and .
After doing that our integral will look like this :
Yeah, try dressing up a chicken in a duck outfit, that’s what the integral is right now.
So we need to :
- Convert to .
Using the Jacobian determinant, we have : , where equals to :
Therefore, from
Differentiating both sides with respect to r ( will be considered a constant here),
And again Differentiating both sides with respect to (r will be considered a constant here),
Now, from ,
Differentiating both sides with respect to r ( will be considered a constant here),
And again Differentiating both sides with respect to (r will be considered a constant here),
Thus, populating the Jacobian determinant :
We get = .
But we have in our question, not .
So here we need to change the order of integration to correctly fit the replacement.
So we have as it’s upper limit.
or , or
Which is the equation of a circle.
However, notice that we have
the value of is positive. Which means we are concerned only with the upper half of the circle.
To narrow down the region further down, have our lines defined for and .
Between these lines, the region which the equation covers, is the first quadrant only.
So this is the region for the circle :
And now have the appropriate new limits as well as the limits for their polar counter-parts
So we can safely re-write the integral as :
And finally replace to
Thus our integral finally becomes,
Now we can solve this integral.
So equals
or or or or or or or
Green’s Theorem (Statement only)
Here's a very cool visual explanation of Green's TheoremAnd here’s the statement.
Gauss’s Theorem (Statement only)
Here’s a nice explanation video of Gauss’s Theorem
Stokes’s Theorem (Statement only)
Here’s a nice explanation video on Stokes’s Theorem