Find the area enclosed by the curve

x = (t^2)-2t, y = (t)^(1/2) and the y-axis.

a = ∫[0,2] √t (2t-2) dt = 8√2/15

To find the area enclosed by the curve x = (t^2) - 2t, y = (t)^(1/2), and the y-axis, we can use the definite integral.

First, let's find the points of intersection between the curve and the y-axis.

When the curve intersects the y-axis, x = 0. Substituting x = 0 into the equation x = (t^2) - 2t gives the following:

0 = (t^2) - 2t

Factoring by grouping, we have:

0 = t(t - 2)

So, t = 0 and t = 2. These are the two points where the curve intersects the y-axis.

Next, let's express the given curve in terms of y.

From the equation y = (t)^(1/2), we can solve for t:

t = y^2

Substituting this expression for t into the equation for x:

x = (t^2) - 2t
= ((y^2)^2) - 2(y^2)
= y^4 - 2y^2

Now we have the curve expressed in terms of y.

To find the area enclosed by the curve and the y-axis, we need to find the integral of the absolute value of x with respect to y. This will give us the area between the curve and the y-axis.

So, the area enclosed by the curve x = (t^2) - 2t, y = (t)^(1/2), and the y-axis can be found using the definite integral:

A = ∫(|x|) dy

Substituting x = y^4 - 2y^2:

A = ∫(|y^4 - 2y^2|) dy

Now, let's find the intervals for which the curve is above the y-axis and below the y-axis.

For y < 0, the curve does not exist since the square root of a negative number is not defined.

For 0 ≤ y ≤ 2, the curve is above the y-axis, so we can ignore the absolute value.

For 2 < y, the curve is below the y-axis, so we need to take the absolute value.

Therefore, the integral can be divided into two parts:

A = ∫(y^4 - 2y^2) dy from 0 to 2 + ∫(2y^2 - y^4) dy from 2 to ∞

Evaluating the first integral:

∫(y^4 - 2y^2) dy = (1/5)y^5 - (2/3)y^3

Evaluating this integral from 0 to 2:

[(1/5)(2)^5 - (2/3)(2)^3] - [(1/5)(0)^5 - (2/3)(0)^3]
= (32/5 - 16/3)

Evaluating the second integral:

∫(2y^2 - y^4) dy = (2/3)y^3 - (1/5)y^5

Since this integral is evaluated from 2 to ∞, the integral from 2 to ∞ will be negative:

-[(2/3)(y)^3 - (1/5)(y)^5] evaluated from 2 to ∞

As y approaches infinity, the value of this integral will approach zero.

Therefore, the final area enclosed by the curve and the y-axis is:

A = (32/5 - 16/3) + 0
= (96/15 - 80/15)
= 16/15 square units

So, the area enclosed by the curve x = (t^2) - 2t, y = (t)^(1/2), and the y-axis is 16/15 square units.

To find the area enclosed by the curve x = (t^2)-2t, y = (t)^(1/2), and the y-axis, you can use the concept of definite integrals.

First, let's find the range of t-values that describe the curve. Since we are considering the y-axis, the y-values must be non-negative, so t >= 0.

Next, we need to express the curve equation x = (t^2)-2t in terms of t = f(x). Rearranging the equation, we have:
t^2 - 2t - x = 0

Using the quadratic formula, we can solve for t:
t = (2 ± √(4+4x))/2
= 1 ± √(x+1)

Since our range of t-values is t ≥ 0, we take the positive sign:
t = 1 + √(x+1)

Now, let's set up the definite integral to find the area. The area, A, can be expressed as:
A = ∫[from a to b] y dx

First, we need to find the limits of integration, a and b, which correspond to the intersections between the curve and the y-axis. Since the y-axis corresponds to x = 0, we solve:
0 = (t^2)-2t
t^2 - 2t = 0
t(t - 2) = 0

So, there are two potential intersections at t = 0 and t = 2.

Now, we can integrate the expression with respect to x using the equation t = 1 + √(x+1):
A = ∫[from 0 to b] (t)^(1/2) dx
= ∫[from 0 to b] (1 + √(x+1))^(1/2) dx

To simplify this integral, you can use a substitution. Let u = 1 + √(x+1), then du = (1/2)(x+1)^(-1/2) dx. Rearranging the equation, we have:
dx = 2(x+1)^(1/2) du

Now we can integrate the expression in terms of u:
A = ∫[from 1 to ?] 2u u du
= 2 ∫[from 1 to ?] u^2 du

Evaluating this integral gives us the area.

Note: From the information given, we cannot determine the value of b, which is the upper limit of integration. You would need additional information, such as another equation or a specific value, to determine the exact value of b and evaluate the integral to find the area.