Calculus › Section O · Multiple integrals › Topic O.1

Iterated integrals and area

A single integral adds a quantity along a line. To add it over a whole region of the plane, you integrate twice, and the order of the two integrations turns out not to matter at all.

In this topic

  • Adding over a region
  • Anatomy of an iterated integral
  • Worked example: evaluating a nested integral
  • Worked example: the same integral, other order
  • Fubini's theorem: order is free
  • Area as a double integral
  • Average value over a region
  • Signed height, and a preview of volume
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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Standards: Beyond AP

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