Step 1: Recall the formula for the arc length of a curve y = f(x) over the interval [a, b]. The formula is:
Step 2: Differentiate the given function y = 2√3 x^(3/2) with respect to x to find dy/dx. Use the power rule:
Step 3: Substitute dy/dx into the arc length formula. The integrand becomes:
Step 4: Simplify the integrand to make the integral easier to evaluate. Combine terms inside the square root and simplify the expression.
Step 5: Evaluate the integral over the interval [0, 4] using appropriate techniques (e.g., substitution or numerical methods). This will yield the exact length of the curve.