Math Problem Statement

A cylindrical tank, with height h = 10 ft and radius r = 3 ft, is filled with 4 ft of water. The weight density of water is 62.4 lb/ft³. Let the x-axis point vertically upward and x = 0 correspond to the bottom of the tank. Set up but do NOT evaluate the integral that represents the work required to empty the tank by pumping all of the water through the opening of the pipe that is 1 ft above the top of the tank.

Solution

We are tasked with setting up the integral that represents the work required to pump all the water out of a cylindrical tank.

Problem Breakdown:

  1. Tank Dimensions:

    • Height h=10h = 10 ft.
    • Radius r=3r = 3 ft.
    • Filled with water up to 4 ft (depth of water is 44 ft).
  2. Water Properties:

    • Weight density of water ρ=62.4lb/ft3\rho = 62.4 \, \text{lb/ft}^3.
  3. Reference:

    • x=0x = 0 is the bottom of the tank.
    • The water must be pumped to a height of 1111 ft above the bottom.

Work Formula:

The work WW to pump a small slice of water at height xx to the top of the tank is given by: Work for slice=(Weight of slice)(Distance to be pumped)\text{Work for slice} = (\text{Weight of slice}) \cdot (\text{Distance to be pumped}) We'll integrate over the height of the water to find the total work.

Step-by-Step Setup:

  1. Volume of a Thin Slice: A thin slice of water at height xx has:

    • Thickness dxdx.
    • Cross-sectional area of the tank A=πr2=π(32)=9πft2A = \pi r^2 = \pi (3^2) = 9\pi \, \text{ft}^2.

    Volume of the slice: Volume=Adx=9πdx.\text{Volume} = A \cdot dx = 9\pi \, dx.

  2. Weight of the Slice: The weight of the slice is the volume multiplied by the weight density: [ \text{Weight} = \rho \cdot \text{Volume} = 62.4 \cdot 9\pi

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Work done by a force
Integration for variable forces
Volume of a cylinder

Formulas

Work = Force × Distance
Volume of a slice = Area × Thickness
Weight of slice = Density × Volume

Theorems

Integration to compute work
Application of variable forces in physics

Suitable Grade Level

College-level calculus or advanced high school