Math Problem Statement

Solve

Evaluate in terms of Beta function: ∫ from 0 to 4 y^3 √(9 - y^3) dy

Solution

We are tasked with evaluating the integral

04y39y3dy\int_0^4 y^3 \sqrt{9 - y^3} \, dy

in terms of the Beta function. The general strategy here will be to use a substitution that transforms the integral into a form involving the Beta function.

Step 1: Substitution

Let’s make the substitution: y3=9sin2(θ)y^3 = 9 \sin^2(\theta) which implies that y=(9sin2(θ))1/3y = (9 \sin^2(\theta))^{1/3} and [ dy = \frac{3}{9 \sin(\theta) \cos(\theta)} .

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Beta Function
Substitution Method

Formulas

Beta function: B(x, y) = ∫_0^1 t^(x-1) (1 - t)^(y-1) dt
Substitution: y^3 = 9sin^2(θ)

Theorems

Beta function identity
Substitution in integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate - Calculus II or III