Math Problem Statement

Find the mass and center of mass of the lamina that occupies the region D and has the given density function ρ. D is the triangular region with vertices (0, 0), (2, 1), (0, 3); ρ(x, y) = 5(x + y)

Solution

To find the mass mm and the center of mass (xˉ,yˉ)(\bar{x}, \bar{y}) of the lamina, we can set up and evaluate the integrals using the density function ρ(x,y)=5(x+y)\rho(x, y) = 5(x + y) over the triangular region DD with vertices at (0,0),(2,1),(0,3)(0,0), (2,1), (0,3).

Step 1: Determine the Region DD

The triangular region DD is bounded by:

  1. The line segment between (0,0)(0,0) and (2,1)(2,1).
  2. The line segment between (2,1)(2,1) and (0,3)(0,3).
  3. The line segment between (0,3)(0,3) and (0,0)(0,0).

From these points, we can determine the equations for the boundaries of the triangle. We will express yy in terms of xx for the limits of integration.

Step 2: Set Up the Mass Integral

The mass mm of the lamina is given by: m=Dρ(x,y)dAm = \iint_D \rho(x, y) \, dA Substituting ρ(x,y)=5(x+y)\rho(x, y) = 5(x + y), we have: m=D5(x+y)dAm = \iint_D 5(x + y) \, dA

Step 3: Set Up the Coordinates of the Center of Mass

The coordinates xˉ\bar{x} and yˉ\bar{y} for the center of mass are: xˉ=1mDxρ(x,y)dA=1mD5x(x+y)dA\bar{x} = \frac{1}{m} \iint_D x \rho(x, y) \, dA = \frac{1}{m} \iint_D 5x(x + y) \, dA yˉ=1mDyρ(x,y)dA=1mD5y(x+y)dA\bar{y} = \frac{1}{m} \iint_D y \rho(x, y) \, dA = \frac{1}{m} \iint_D 5y(x + y) \, dA

Step 4: Evaluate the Integrals

Now, we integrate over the region DD using appropriate limits based on the triangle's boundaries.

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Here are five related questions that expand on this topic:

  1. How do we find the bounds of integration for non-rectangular regions?
  2. What are other methods to determine the centroid of a lamina with different density functions?
  3. How can Green's Theorem simplify calculating areas or moments in some cases?
  4. How does the choice of density function affect the center of mass of a lamina?
  5. What are some applications of center of mass calculations in physics and engineering?

Tip: For complex regions, breaking the area into simpler shapes can often simplify integration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Center of Mass
Double Integrals
Density Functions

Formulas

m = ∫∫_D ρ(x, y) dA
Center of mass (x̄, ȳ) where x̄ = (1/m) ∫∫_D xρ(x, y) dA and ȳ = (1/m) ∫∫_D yρ(x, y) dA

Theorems

Centroid Calculation Using Double Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus