Math Problem Statement
Find the coordinates of the center of mass of the following solid with variable density. The interior of the prism formed by z = x, x = 2, y = 4, and the coordinate planes with p(x,y,z)=1+y. The center of mass is located at (Type exact answers.)
Solution
To find the center of mass of the solid, we need to:
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Set up the solid’s boundaries: The solid is bounded by:
- (the slanted plane)
- (the vertical plane)
- (the vertical plane)
- The coordinate planes (the -, -, and -planes, i.e., , , ).
This gives the solid's limits:
- (because of the plane ).
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Density function: The density function is given by .
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Mass of the solid: The total mass of the solid is given by the triple integral: Substituting , we have:
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Coordinates of the center of mass:
Step-by-step solution:
1. Find the total mass :
The integral with respect to is straightforward: Now, the mass becomes: Expanding and integrating with respect to : So, the total mass is .
2. Find :
Following similar steps as for , the integral becomes:
3. Find :
Integrating in the same manner: [ y_{\text{cm}} = \frac{1}{24} \int_0^2 \int_0^4 y(1 + y)x , dy , dx = \frac{1}{24} \int_0^2 \left[ \frac{32}{3} x \right] dx = \frac{1}{24} \cdot \frac{64}{3} \cdot \frac{4}{2} = \frac... Final
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Multivariable Calculus
Center of Mass
Triple Integrals
Variable Density Functions
Formulas
M = ∫∫∫ ρ(x,y,z) dz dy dx (total mass)
x_cm = (1/M) ∫∫∫ xρ(x,y,z) dz dy dx
y_cm = (1/M) ∫∫∫ yρ(x,y,z) dz dy dx
z_cm = (1/M) ∫∫∫ zρ(x,y,z) dz dy dx
Theorems
Center of Mass Formula
Triple Integration
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate
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