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Class 12 Maths · Integrals · Long Answer #167

Evaluate \(\int_0^\pi x/(1+\sin x)dx\).

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: π
  1. Let g(x)=1/(1+sin x), symmetric under x↦π−x. Reflection gives I=(π/2)∫₀^πg(x)dx.
  2. A nonsingular primitive of g on [0,π] is −cos x/(1+sin x), since its derivative is 1/(1+sin x).
  3. The endpoint difference is 1−(−1)=2, hence I=π.
  4. Therefore the integral equals π.

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] Let g(x)=1/(1+sin x), symmetric under x↦π−x. Reflection gives I=(π/2)∫₀^πg(x)dx.
  • [1 mark] A nonsingular primitive of g on [0,π] is −cos x/(1+sin x), since its derivative is 1/(1+sin x).
  • [1 mark] The endpoint difference is 1−(−1)=2, hence I=π.
  • [0.5 marks] Therefore the integral equals π.

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