- Given integrals
We need to compare
I1=∫012x2dx,I2=∫012x3dx,
I3=∫122x2dx,I4=∫122x3dx.
Since the base 2>1, the function 2t is strictly increasing in t. So comparison of 2x2 and 2x3 depends on comparison of x2 and x3 on the given intervals.
- Compare I1 and I2 on [0,1]
For x∈[0,1], we have
x2≥x3,
because multiplying by x∈[0,1] makes the number smaller.
Since 2t is increasing,
2x2≥2x3for x∈[0,1].
Also, for all x∈(0,1),
x2>x3⟹2x2>2x3.
Therefore, integrating over [0,1],
I1=∫012x2dx>∫012x3dx=I2.
Hence,
I1>I2.
So:
- Option A: I2>I1 is false
- Option B: I1>I2 is true
- Compare I3 and I4 on [1,2]
For x∈[1,2], we have
x3≥x2.
In fact, for x>1,
x3>x2.
Since 2t is increasing,
2x3≥2x2for x∈[1,2],
and for x∈(1,2],
2x3>2x2.
Therefore,
I4=∫122x3dx>∫122x2dx=I3.
Hence,
I4>I3.
So:
- Option C: I3=I4 is false
- Option D: I3>I4 is false
- Final conclusion
The only correct option is
B.