To solve this problem, we need to find the mass of the region bounded by:

1. $y = x^2$
2. The $y$-axis
3. The horizontal line $y = 9$, for $x \geq 0$.

The mass $M$ of a region with a density function $\rho(x, y)$ is given by:

$M = \iint\limits_{R} \rho(x, y) \, dA$

Step 1: Determine the Limits of Integration

Since the region is bounded by $y = x^2$, $y = 9$, and $x \geq 0$:

• The lower limit of $y$ is $y = 0$ (from the $y$-axis).
• The upper limit of $y$ is $y = 9$.
• For each value of $y$, $x$ ranges from $x = 0$ to $x = \sqrt{y}$, since $x = \sqrt{y}$ is the inverse of $y = x^2$ for $x \geq 0$.

Step 2: Set Up the Integral with the Density Function

Given the density function $\rho(x, y) = x^{2.5} y$, the mass can be expressed as:

$M = \int_{0}^{9} \int_{0}^{\sqrt{y}} x^{2.5} y \, dx \, dy$

Step 3: Evaluate the Inner Integral with Respect to $x$

We need to integrate $x^{2.5} y$ with respect to $x$ from $0$ to $\sqrt{y}$:

$\int_{0}^{\sqrt{y}} x^{2.5} y \, dx = y \int_{0}^{\sqrt{y}} x^{2.5} \, dx$

The antiderivative of $x^{2.5}$ is:

$\int x^{2.5} \, dx = \frac{x^{3.5}}{3.5} = \frac{2}{7} x^{3.5}$

Thus:

$\int_{0}^{\sqrt{y}} x^{2.5} \, dx = \frac{2}{7} \left( \sqrt{y} \right)^{3.5} = \frac{2}{7} y^{1.75}$

So, the inner integral becomes:

$\int_{0}^{\sqrt{y}} x^{2.5} y \, dx = y \cdot \frac{2}{7} y^{1.75} = \frac{2}{7} y^{2.75}$

Step 4: Evaluate the Outer Integral with Respect to $y$

Now we have:

$M = \int_{0}^{9} \frac{2}{7} y^{2.75} \, dy$

We can factor out $\frac{2}{7}$:

$M = \frac{2}{7} \int_{0}^{9} y^{2.75} \, dy$

The antiderivative of $y^{2.75}$ is:

$\int y^{2.75} \, dy = \frac{y^{3.75}}{3.75} = \frac{4}{15} y^{3.75}$

So:

$\int_{0}^{9} y^{2.75} \, dy = \frac{4}{15} \cdot 9^{3.75}$

Step 5: Substitute and Compute

Putting it all together:

$M = \frac{2}{7} \cdot \frac{4}{15} \cdot 9^{3.75}$

Calculating $9^{3.75}$, then multiplying by the constants, will yield the mass $M$ to four decimal places.

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Related Questions

1. How would the calculation change if the density function were $\rho(x, y) = y^2$?
2. What is the geometric significance of the bounds in this problem?
3. How can we set up similar integrals in polar coordinates for circular regions?
4. What techniques help in integrating functions with fractional exponents?
5. How does the density function affect the overall mass of the region?

Tip

When dealing with regions bounded by curves, sketching the area and understanding the bounds is crucial for setting up the correct limits of integration.