Math Problem Statement
Find the mass and center of mass of the lamina that occupies the region D and has the given density function π. D is the triangular region with vertices (0, 0), (2, 1), (0, 3); π(x, y) = 5(x + y)
Solution
To find the mass and the center of mass of the lamina occupying the region , we proceed by setting up integrals based on the density function .
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Mass of the lamina :
The mass is given by: where .
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Determining the region :
The region is a triangle with vertices at , , and . Let's determine the bounds for and within this region.
The line connecting and has the equation: So, for a fixed -value, ranges from to , and ranges from to .
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Setting up the mass integral :
Now, we can express as:
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Coordinates for the center of mass :
The coordinates are calculated as follows:
Let's compute these integrals step-by-step.The mass of the lamina is:
The coordinates for the center of mass are:
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Here are 5 related questions that expand on this topic:
- How would the center of mass change if the density function were constant?
- What impact would a different shape for (e.g., a rectangle) have on the solution approach?
- How can polar coordinates be used in finding the center of mass of circular regions?
- How is the density function related to physical properties in real-life applications?
- What methods can be applied to find the moment of inertia of this lamina about the origin?
Tip: When integrating over triangular regions, setting up the integration bounds carefully based on vertices simplifies the calculation process.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Center of Mass
Double Integrals
Density Function
Formulas
Mass M = β¬_D Ο(x, y) dA
x-coordinate of center of mass \( \bar{x} = \frac{1}{M} β¬_D xΟ(x, y) dA \)
y-coordinate of center of mass \( \bar{y} = \frac{1}{M} β¬_D yΟ(x, y) dA \)
Theorems
Center of Mass in Two Dimensions
Suitable Grade Level
College Level
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