Math Problem Statement
A lamina occupies the part of the disk x2 + y2 ≤ 64 in the first quadrant. Find its center of mass if the density at any point is proportional to its distance from the x-axis. (x, y) =
Solution
To find the center of mass of a lamina occupying the region in the first quadrant, with density proportional to the distance from the -axis, we can follow these steps:
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Define the Region and Density Function:
- The lamina occupies the quarter disk in the first quadrant, where , , and .
- The density function is proportional to the distance from the -axis. Let , where is a constant of proportionality.
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Set Up the Center of Mass Formulas:
- The coordinates of the center of mass are given by:
- Since , the expressions become:
- The factor will cancel out in both expressions, simplifying the calculations.
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Convert to Polar Coordinates:
- Using polar coordinates and , we have .
- The region corresponds to and (first quadrant).
- Substitute .
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Calculate (Total Mass):
- Integrating with respect to :
- Integrating with respect to :
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Calculate Coordinate of the Center of Mass:
- Simplifying:
- Integrating with respect to :
- Use the identity :
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Multivariable Calculus
Center of Mass
Polar Coordinates
Density Functions
Formulas
x = \frac{\iint_R x \rho(x, y) \, dA}{\iint_R \rho(x, y) \, dA}
y = \frac{\iint_R y \rho(x, y) \, dA}{\iint_R \rho(x, y) \, dA}
\rho(x, y) = k \cdot y
Theorems
Center of Mass for Continuous Bodies
Polar Coordinate Transformation
Suitable Grade Level
University Level
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