Understanding Double Integration

Double integration extends the concept of a single integral to functions of two variables, $$f(x, y)$$. Geometrically, it represents the volume under a surface within a given region $$D$$.

Example 1: Rectangular Bounds

Evaluate $$\iint_R (x + 2y) \, dA$$ over $$R = [0, 1] \times [0, 2]$$.

x y
Step 1: Setup Iterated Integral $$\int_{0}^{1} \int_{0}^{2} (x + 2y) \, dy \, dx$$ Step 2: Integrate w.r.t $y$ $$\int_{0}^{1} [xy + y^2]_{0}^{2} \, dx = \int_{0}^{1} (2x + 4) \, dx$$ Step 3: Integrate w.r.t $x$ $$[x^2 + 4x]_{0}^{1} = 1 + 4 = 5$$
Final Answer: 5

Example 2: Polar Transformation

Find the area of a circle with radius $$a$$.

$$\iint_D dA = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \int_{0}^{a} r \, dr \, d\theta$$ Step 1: Radial Integral $$\int_{0}^{a} r \, dr = \left[ \frac{r^2}{2} \right]_{0}^{a} = \frac{a^2}{2}$$ Step 2: Angular Integral $$\int_{0}^{2\pi} \frac{a^2}{2} \, d\theta = \left[ \frac{a^2 \theta}{2} \right]_{0}^{2\pi} = \pi a^2$$
Final Answer: $$\pi a^2$$