The curve given by and for forms a closed loop

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus BC · Parametric, Polar, and Vector-Valued Functions · Parametric, Polar, and Vector-Valued Functions

Problem

The curve given by x(t)=2sin⁡tx(t)=2\sin t and y(t)=2sin⁡tcos⁡ty(t)=2\sin t\cos t for 0≤t≤π0\le t\le\pi forms a closed loop. Compute the exact area enclosed by this loop.

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