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The area enclosed by the parabolas $y=x^2-1$ and $y=1-x^2$ is
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Options:
  • A $1 / 3$
  • B $2 / 3$
  • C $4 / 3$
  • D $8 / 3$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $8 / 3$
Given parabolas are $x^2=1+y, x^2=1-y$


Required area = $=4 \int_0^1\left(1-x^2\right) d x$ = $4\left[x-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^1=\frac{8}{3}$

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