Find the Arc Length of the Curve $y = x ^ { 2 } - \frac { 1 } { 8 } \ln x , \quad 1 \leq x \leq 3$

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Essay

Find the arc length of the curve $y = x ^ { 2 } - \frac { 1 } { 8 } \ln x , \quad 1 \leq x \leq 3$ .

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Spatial Knowledge

The understanding and memory one has about the spatial characteristics of one's environment, including locations, distances, and directions.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of the layout of a physical space, enabling individuals to navigate and understand their environment.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of the layout of an environment that people use to navigate and understand spatial relationships.

Edward Tolman

An American psychologist known for his contributions to cognitive psychology and the theory of latent learning, which suggests that learning can occur without immediate reinforcement and can be manifested later when needed.