Math Problem Statement

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Consider a hemispherical tank with a radius of 3 meters that is resting upright on its curved side. Using 9.8 m/s2 for the acceleration due to gravity and 1,000 kg/m3 as the density of water, Set up the integral for the work required to pump the water out of the tank if: (a) the tank is full of water and it is being pumped out of a 1-meter long vertical spout at the top of the tank. (b) the tank is half full of water and it is being pumped out of a 1-meter long vertical spout at the top of the tank. (c) the tank is full of water and it is being pumped out over the top of the tank. (d) the tank is full of water but you just want to pump half the water out of the tank out over the top of the tank.

Solution

To tackle this problem, we need to set up integrals for the work done to pump water out of the tank in various scenarios. The work done (WW) is calculated as the product of force (FF) and distance (dd), and for a continuous distribution of mass, the integral approach is used:

Key Elements

  • Density of water (ρ\rho): 1,000kg/m31,000 \, \text{kg/m}^3
  • Acceleration due to gravity (gg): 9.8m/s29.8 \, \text{m/s}^2
  • Radius of hemisphere: 3m3 \, \text{m}
  • Volume of a thin horizontal slice of water (dVdV): πr2dy\pi \cdot r^2 \, dy, where rr is the radius of the slice, and yy is the vertical position of the slice.

The work required to pump out water is determined by integrating the gravitational force over the vertical distance the water needs to travel.


Part (a): Full tank, water pumped out through a 1-meter spout

  1. Tank Description: Full tank implies water extends from y=3y = -3 (bottom of hemisphere) to y=0y = 0 (top of hemisphere).
  2. Distance Water is Pumped: A slice at height yy is pumped to 1y1 - y meters.
  3. Radius of Slice (rr): From the equation of a hemisphere, r=9y2r = \sqrt{9 - y^2}.
  4. Volume of Slice: dV=π(9y2)2dy=π(9y2)dydV = \pi (\sqrt{9 - y^2})^2 \, dy = \pi (9 - y^2) \, dy.
  5. Mass of Slice: ρdV=1,000π(9y2)dy\rho \, dV = 1,000 \pi (9 - y^2) \, dy.
  6. Force on Slice: F=gρdV=9,800π(9y2)dyF = g \, \rho \, dV = 9,800 \pi (9 - y^2) \, dy.
  7. Work for Slice: W=Fd=9,800π(9y2)(1y)dyW = F \cdot d = 9,800 \pi (9 - y^2)(1 - y) \, dy.

Integral for Work: Wa=309,800π(9y2)(1y)dyW_a = \int_{-3}^{0} 9,800 \pi (9 - y^2)(1 - y) \, dy


Part (b): Half-full tank, water pumped out through a 1-meter spout

  1. Tank Description: Water extends from y=3y = -3 to y=1.5y = -1.5.
  2. Work for Slice: Same as in part (a), with the limits of integration adjusted.

Integral for Work: Wb=31.59,800π(9y2)(1y)dyW_b = \int_{-3}^{-1.5} 9,800 \pi (9 - y^2)(1 - y) \, dy


Part (c): Full tank, water pumped out over the top

  1. Tank Description: Full tank, water pumped to 0y0 - y meters.
  2. Distance Water is Pumped: d=yd = -y.
  3. Work for Slice: Similar to part (a), but with d=yd = -y.

Integral for Work: Wc=309,800π(9y2)(y)dyW_c = \int_{-3}^{0} 9,800 \pi (9 - y^2)(-y) \, dy


Part (d): Full tank, pump out half the water over the top

  1. Tank Description: Full tank, but only half the water is pumped out. Use the volume of a hemisphere to determine the corresponding height.
  2. Volume of Hemisphere: V=23πr3=18πV = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = 18 \pi.
  3. Half Volume: 9π9 \pi. Solve for height y1y_1 corresponding to 9π=3y1π(9y2)dy9 \pi = \int_{-3}^{y_1} \pi (9 - y^2) \, dy.

Once y1y_1 is determined, the limits of integration are y=3y = -3 to y=y1y = y_1, and the distance is d=yd = -y.

Integral for Work: Wd=3y19,800π(9y2)(y)dyW_d = \int_{-3}^{y_1} 9,800 \pi (9 - y^2)(-y) \, dy


Key Steps for Solving

  1. Simplify the integrals: Multiply out the terms and simplify expressions.
  2. Evaluate definite integrals: Use calculus techniques or numerical integration if necessary.

Would you like detailed computation for one or more parts? Here are some additional questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do you derive the radius of the slice in the hemisphere?
  2. What are the physical implications of the spout's height on work done?
  3. How does the density of water influence the result?
  4. Could we extend the problem to account for pumping rate or efficiency?
  5. What would change if the tank were a full sphere instead of a hemisphere?

Tip: Always sketch the tank and identify the slice geometry before setting up your integral!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Work and Energy
Integration
Volume of Solids of Revolution

Formulas

Work W = ∫ F(y) * d(y) dy
Volume of slice dV = π * (r^2) dy
Force F = ρ * g * dV

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level - Calculus II or III