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Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

Learn integration patterns, definite integrals and first-order DE setup.

Level

Exam-focused

Study Time

24 min

Exam Relevance

High (method selection and algebraic patience)

Core concepts

  • Integration as inverse differentiation.
  • Standard substitutions and integration by parts.
  • Definite integral basics and area interpretation.
  • First-order first-degree differential equation forms.

Method selection tips

  • Look for derivative present in numerator -> substitution.
  • Product of two functions -> try by parts.
  • For area, always sketch curve first.

Differential equations quick pattern

  • Separate variables when possible.
  • Keep constants clear and simplify at the end.

Common mistakes

  • Wrong substitution limits in definite integrals.
  • Missing integration constant in indefinite forms.
  • Algebra mistakes after integrating correctly.

Chapter-end mini quiz

5 quick questions from the question bank.

Question 1

What is $\int_{\sqrt{2}}^{\sqrt{3}} f(x)\,dx$ equal to?

Question 2

What is $\int_n^{n+1}(x - [x])\,dx$, where $[\cdot]$ is the greatest integer function and $n$ is a natural number?

Question 3

If $\displaystyle\int \sqrt{1 - \sin 2x}\,dx = A\sin x + B\cos x + C$, where $0 < x < \dfrac{\pi}{4}$, then which one of the following is correct?

Question 4

What is $|U^2(x) - V^2(x)|$ equal to?

Question 5

What is $\int y\,dx$ equal to?

Source Base

  • NCERT integration and differential equations chapters
  • CBSE standard integral and area-under-curve exercises