Math Problem Statement

Consider the solid D in the first octant formed by assembling a cube with a square pyramid on the top. In particular, the cube is bounded by the coordinate planes and the planes x = 3, y = 3, and z = 3, and the pyramid has its base corresponding to the top part of the cube and top vertex on the point (0, 0, 7).

Solution

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We are given a solid DD in the first octant, formed by assembling a cube with a square pyramid on top. The cube is bounded by the coordinate planes and the planes x=3x = 3, y=3y = 3, and z=3z = 3. The pyramid has its base corresponding to the top part of the cube, and its top vertex is at the point (0,0,7)(0, 0, 7).

(a) Sketch the region DD

To sketch the region DD, we have:

  • A cube in the first octant with its vertices at points formed by the intersection of the planes x=3x = 3, y=3y = 3, and z=3z = 3.
  • A pyramid on top of this cube, with the square base corresponding to the top face of the cube, and the vertex of the pyramid at (0,0,7)(0, 0, 7).

Thus, the region consists of a cube with a pyramid on top of it.

(b) Sketch the "shadows" of DD in the xyxy-plane, xzxz-plane, and yzyz-plane

To sketch the shadows:

  • In the xyxy-plane, the projection will be a square with side length 3 (from the cube).
  • In the xzxz-plane, the projection will show a square base with the pyramid tapering towards the top.
  • In the yzyz-plane, the projection will similarly show the square base with the pyramid tapering upwards.

(c) Compute the volume of DD with triple integration

The volume of DD consists of two parts:

  1. The volume of the cube: Since the cube has side length 3, its volume is Vcube=33=27V_{\text{cube}} = 3^3 = 27.
  2. The volume of the pyramid: We need to set up a triple integral for the pyramid's volume. The density varies in the pyramid, so it requires a careful approach.

For the pyramid, we need to find the bounds of integration and then perform the integration.

(d) Compute the mass of DD

  • The density of the cube is δ(x,y,z)=3\delta(x, y, z) = 3.
  • The density of the pyramid is δ(x,y,z)=114z4\delta(x, y, z) = \frac{11}{4} - \frac{z}{4}.

To compute the mass of DD, we need to calculate the mass of both the cube and the pyramid:

  1. The mass of the cube can be found by integrating its density over its volume.
  2. The mass of the pyramid involves integrating its density δ(x,y,z)=114z4\delta(x, y, z) = \frac{11}{4} - \frac{z}{4} over its volume.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triple Integration
Volume Calculation
Mass Calculation
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Volume of a cube: V = side^3
Volume of a pyramid: V = (1/3) * base_area * height
Mass: m = ∫∫∫_D δ(x, y, z) dV

Theorems

Properties of Triple Integrals
Density-based Mass Calculation

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Calculus III)