Math Problem Statement

Find the mass of the solid bounded below by the circular cone z = √(x² + y²) and above by the hemisphere z = √(9.25² - x² - y²) if the density ρ(x, y, z) = √(x² + y² + z²). Round your answer to four decimal places.

Solution

To find the mass of the solid bounded by the cone z=x2+y2z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} and the hemisphere z=9.252x2y2z = \sqrt{9.25^2 - x^2 - y^2}, with a density function ρ(x,y,z)=x2+y2+z2\rho(x, y, z) = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2 + z^2}, we can use spherical coordinates to set up and evaluate the integral.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Convert to Spherical Coordinates:

    • In spherical coordinates, we have: x=ρsinϕcosθ,y=ρsinϕsinθ,z=ρcosϕx = \rho \sin\phi \cos\theta, \quad y = \rho \sin\phi \sin\theta, \quad z = \rho \cos\phi
    • The density function becomes ρ(x,y,z)=ρ\rho(x, y, z) = \rho since x2+y2+z2=ρ\sqrt{x^2 + y^2 + z^2} = \rho.
    • The volume element in spherical coordinates is dV=ρ2sinϕdρdϕdθdV = \rho^2 \sin\phi \, d\rho \, d\phi \, d\theta.
  2. Set the Limits:

    • The cone z=x2+y2z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} in spherical coordinates corresponds to ϕ=π4\phi = \frac{\pi}{4}.
    • The hemisphere z=9.252x2y2z = \sqrt{9.25^2 - x^2 - y^2} has radius 9.259.25, so ρ\rho goes from 00 to 9.259.25.
    • The angle θ\theta ranges from 00 to 2π2\pi, and ϕ\phi ranges from 00 to π4\frac{\pi}{4}.
  3. Set Up the Integral for Mass: The mass MM is given by: M=Vρ(x,y,z)dVM = \int\int\int_V \rho(x, y, z) \, dV Substituting the density ρ(x,y,z)=ρ\rho(x, y, z) = \rho and the volume element: M=02π0π/409.25ρρ2sinϕdρdϕdθM = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^{\pi/4} \int_0^{9.25} \rho \cdot \rho^2 \sin\phi \, d\rho \, d\phi \, d\theta Simplifying, we get: M=02π0π/409.25ρ3sinϕdρdϕdθM = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^{\pi/4} \int_0^{9.25} \rho^3 \sin\phi \, d\rho \, d\phi \, d\theta

  4. Evaluate the Integral:

    • First, integrate with respect to ρ\rho: 09.25ρ3dρ=[ρ44]09.25=(9.25)44\int_0^{9.25} \rho^3 \, d\rho = \left[ \frac{\rho^4}{4} \right]_0^{9.25} = \frac{(9.25)^4}{4}
    • Next, integrate with respect to ϕ\phi: 0π/4sinϕdϕ=[cosϕ]0π/4=122\int_0^{\pi/4} \sin\phi \, d\phi = \left[ -\cos\phi \right]_0^{\pi/4} = 1 - \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}
    • Finally, integrate with respect to θ\theta: 02πdθ=2π\int_0^{2\pi} d\theta = 2\pi
  5. Combine Results: M=2π(9.25)44(122)M = 2\pi \cdot \frac{(9.25)^4}{4} \cdot \left(1 - \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)

  6. Compute the Mass: Substitute 9.254731.16169.25^4 \approx 731.1616: M2π731.16164(122)M \approx 2\pi \cdot \frac{731.1616}{4} \cdot \left(1 - \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) After simplifying and rounding, you should get the final answer in terms of π\pi.

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Related Questions

  1. What are the advantages of using spherical coordinates in volume integrals for symmetric solids?
  2. How would the problem change if the cone had a different equation?
  3. What if the density function was constant instead of varying with ρ\rho?
  4. How can you verify if the limits in spherical coordinates are correctly set for a given solid?
  5. How does the volume element change in cylindrical vs. spherical coordinates?

Tip

For symmetrical shapes (like hemispheres or cones), using spherical or cylindrical coordinates simplifies the integral limits and reduces computational complexity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Multivariable Calculus
Triple Integration
Spherical Coordinates
Volume Integration

Formulas

Mass integral: M = ∫∫∫_V ρ(x, y, z) dV
Spherical coordinates: x = ρ sin(φ) cos(θ), y = ρ sin(φ) sin(θ), z = ρ cos(φ)
Volume element in spherical coordinates: dV = ρ² sin(φ) dρ dφ dθ

Theorems

Integration in spherical coordinates

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus