Chapter 9

Advanced Engineering Mathematics · 776 exercises

Problem 36

In Problems, evaluate the given integral. $$ \int \frac{1}{1+t^{2}}\left(\mathbf{i}+t \mathbf{j}+t^{2} \mathbf{k}\right) d t $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Verify that the given function satisfies the wave equation: $$a^{2} \frac{\partial^{2} u}{\partial x^{2}}=\frac{\partial^{2} u}{\partial t^{2}}$$ $$ u=\cos (x+a t)+\sin (x-a t) $$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Consider the gravitational potential $$ U(x, y)=\frac{-G m}{\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}} $$ where \(G\) and \(m\) are constants. Show that \(U\) increases or decreases most rapidly along a line through the origin.

5 step solution

Problem 36

Convert the point given in cylindrical cocudinates to rectangular cocrdinates. $$ \left(2, \frac{5 \pi}{6},-3\right) $$

8 step solution

Problem 36

Find parametric equations for the normal line at the indicated point. In Problems 35 and 36, find symmetric equations for the normal line. $$ x^{2}+y^{2}-z^{2}=0 ;(3,4,5) $$

3 step solution

Problem 36

Evaluate the given integral. $$ \int \frac{1}{1+t^{2}}\left(\mathbf{i}+t \mathbf{j}+t^{2} \mathbf{k}\right) d t $$

5 step solution

Problem 37

In Problems \(35-38\), convert the point given in cylindrical coardinates to rectangular cocrdinates. $$ \left(\sqrt{3}, \frac{\pi}{3},-4\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 37

Let \(T(x, y, z)=x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}\) represent temperature and let the "flow" of heat be given by the vector field \(\mathbf{F}=-\nabla T\). Find the flux of heat out of the sphere \(x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=a^{2}\). [Hint: The surface area of a sphere of radius \(a\) is \(\left.4 \pi a^{2} .\right]\)

5 step solution

Problem 37

Evaluate the given iterated integral by reversing the order of integration. $$ \int_{0}^{2} \int_{y^{2}}^{4} \cos \sqrt{x^{3}} d x d y $$

5 step solution

Problem 37

Any scalar function \(f\) for which \(\nabla^{2} f=0\) is said to be harmonic. Verify that \(f(x, y, z)=\left(x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}\right)^{-1 / 2}\) is harmonic except at the origin. \(\nabla^{2} f=0\) is called Laplace's equation.

5 step solution

Problem 37

Verify that the line integral \(\int_{C} y^{2} d x+x y d y\) has the same value on \(C\) for each of the following parameterizations: $$ \begin{array}{lll} C: x=2 t+1, & y=4 t+2, & 0 \leq t \leq 1 \\ C: x=t^{2}, & y=2 t^{2}, & 1 \leq t \leq \sqrt{3} \\ C: x=\ln t, & y=2 \ln t, & e \leq t \leq e^{3}. \end{array} $$

8 step solution

Problem 37

In Problems, find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \mathbf{r}^{\prime}(t)=6 \mathbf{i}+6 t \mathbf{j}+3 t^{2} \mathbf{k} ; \mathbf{r}(0)=\mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Show that every normal line to the graph \(x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=a^{2}\) passes through the origin.

5 step solution

Problem 37

Verify that the given function satisfies the wave equation: $$a^{2} \frac{\partial^{2} u}{\partial x^{2}}=\frac{\partial^{2} u}{\partial t^{2}}$$ The molecular concentration \(C(x, t)\) of a liquid is given by \(C(x, t)=t^{-1 / 2} e^{-x^{2} / k t} .\) Verify that this function satisfies the diffusion equation: $$ \frac{k}{4} \frac{\partial^{2} C}{\partial x^{2}}=\frac{\partial C}{\partial t} $$

3 step solution

Problem 37

If \(f(x, y)=x^{3}-12 x+y^{2}-10 y\), find all points at which \(\|\nabla f\|=0 .\)

5 step solution

Problem 37

Convert the point given in cylindrical cocudinates to rectangular cocrdinates. $$ \left(\sqrt{3}, \frac{\pi}{3},-4\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 37

The molecular concentration \(C(x, t)\) of a liquid is given by \(C(x, t)=t^{-1 / 2} e^{-x^{2} / k t}\). Verify that this function satisfies the diffusion equation: $$ \frac{k}{4} \frac{\partial^{2} C}{\partial x^{2}}=\frac{\partial C}{\partial t} $$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \mathbf{r}^{\prime}(t)=6 \mathbf{i}+6 t \mathbf{j}+3 t^{2} \mathbf{k} ; \mathbf{r}(0)=\mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

In Problems \(35-38\), convert the point given in cylindrical coardinates to rectangular cocrdinates. $$ \left(4, \frac{7 \pi}{4}, 0\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 38

Evaluate the given iterated integral by reversing the order of integration. $$ \int_{-1}^{1} \int_{-\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}^{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}} x \sqrt{1-x^{2}-y^{2}} d y d x $$

5 step solution

Problem 38

Verify that $$f(x, y)=\arctan \left(\frac{2}{x^{2} y^{2}-1}\right), \quad x^{2}+y^{2} \neq 1$$ satisfies Laplace's equation in two variables $$ \nabla^{2} f=\frac{\partial^{2} f}{\partial x^{2}}+\frac{\partial^{2} f}{\partial y^{2}}=0. $$

9 step solution

Problem 38

In Problems, find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \mathbf{r}^{\prime}(t)=t \sin t^{2} \mathbf{i}-\cos 2 t \mathbf{j} ; \mathbf{r}(0)=\frac{3}{2} \mathbf{i} $$

6 step solution

Problem 38

Two surfaces are said to be orthogonal at a point \(P\) of intersection if their normal lines at \(P\) are orthogonal. Prove that the surfaces given by \(F(x, y, z)=0\) and \(G(x, y, z)=0\) are orthogonal at \(P\) if and only if \(F_{x} G_{x}+F_{y} G_{y}+F_{z} G_{z}=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 38

The pressure \(P\) exerted by an enclosed ideal gas is given by \(P=k(T / V)\), where \(k\) is a constant, \(T\) is temperature, and \(V\) is volume. Find: (a) the rate of change of \(P\) with respect to \(V\), (b) the rate of change of \(V\) with respect to \(T\), and (c) the rate of change of \(T\) with respect to \(P\).

4 step solution

Problem 38

Suppose $$ \begin{gathered} D_{\mathrm{u}} f(a, b)=7, \quad D_{\mathrm{v}} f(a, b)=3 \\ \mathbf{u}=\frac{5}{13} \mathbf{i}-\frac{12}{13} \mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{v}=\frac{5}{13} \mathbf{i}+\frac{12}{13} \mathbf{j} \end{gathered} $$ Find \(\nabla f(a, b)\).

5 step solution

Problem 38

Convert the point given in cylindrical cocudinates to rectangular cocrdinates. $$ \left(4, \frac{7 \pi}{4}, 0\right) $$

8 step solution

Problem 38

Consider the three curves between \((0,0)\) and \((2,4)\) : $$ \begin{array}{lll} C_{1}: x=t, & y=2 t, & 0 \leq t \leq 2 \\ C_{2}: x=t, & y=t^{2}, & 0 \leq t \leq 2 \\ C_{3}: x=2 t-4, & y=4 t-8, & 2 \leq t \leq 3 \end{array} $$ Show that \(\int_{C_{1}} x y d s=\int_{C_{3}} x y d s\), but \(\int_{C_{1}} x y d s \neq \int_{C_{2}} x y d s\).

5 step solution

Problem 38

Suppose $$ \begin{gathered} D_{\mathbf{u}} f(a, b)=7, \quad D_{\mathbf{v}} f(a, b)=3 \\ \mathbf{u}=\frac{5}{13} \mathbf{i}-\frac{12}{13} \mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{v}=\frac{5}{13} \mathbf{i}+\frac{12}{13} \mathbf{j} . \end{gathered} $$ Find \(\nabla f(a, b)\)

6 step solution

Problem 38

Find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \mathbf{r}^{\prime}(t)=t \sin t^{2} \mathbf{i}-\cos 2 t \mathbf{j} ; \mathbf{r}(0)=\frac{3}{2} \mathbf{i} $$

8 step solution

Problem 39

In Problems \(39-42\), convert the point given in rectangular coardinates to cylindrical coordinates. $$ (1,-1,-9) $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Coulomb's law states that the electric field \(\mathbf{E}\) due to a point charge \(q\) at the origin is given by \(\mathbf{E}=k q \mathbf{r} /\|\mathbf{r}\|^{3}\), where \(k\) is a constant and \(\mathbf{r}=x \mathbf{i}+y \mathbf{j}+z \mathbf{k}\). Determine the flux out of a sphere \(x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=a^{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 39

Evaluate the given iterated integral by reversing the order of integration. $$ \int_{0}^{1} \int_{x}^{1} \frac{1}{1+y^{4}} d y d x $$

7 step solution

Problem 39

Let \(\mathbf{r}=x \mathbf{i}+y \mathbf{j}+z \mathbf{k}\) be the position vector of a mass \(m_{1}\) and let the mass \(m_{2}\) be located at the origin. If the force of gravitational attraction is $$\mathbf{F}=-\frac{G m_{1} m_{2}}{\|\mathbf{r}\|^{3}} \mathbf{r}$$ verify that \(\operatorname{curl} \mathbf{F}=\mathbf{0}\) and \(\operatorname{div} \mathbf{F}=0, \mathbf{r} \neq \mathbf{0}\)

6 step solution

Problem 39

Assume a smooth curve \(C\) is described by the vector function \(\mathbf{r}(t)\) for \(a \leq t \leq b .\) Let acceleration, velocity, and speed be given by \(\mathbf{a}=d \mathbf{v} / d t, \mathbf{v}=d \mathbf{r} / d t\), and \(v=\|\mathbf{v}\|\), respectively. Using Newton's second law \(\mathbf{F}=m \mathbf{a}\), show that, in the absence of friction, the work done by \(\mathbf{F}\) in moving a particle of constant mass \(m\) from point \(A\) at \(t=a\) to point \(B\) at \(t=b\) is the same as the change in kinetic energy: $$ K(B)-K(A)=\frac{1}{2} m[v(b)]^{2}-\frac{1}{2} m[v(a)]^{2}. $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

In Problems, find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \mathbf{r}^{\prime \prime}(t)=12 t \mathbf{i}-3 t^{-1 / 2} \mathbf{j}+2 \mathbf{k} ; \mathbf{r}^{\prime}(1)=\mathbf{j}, \mathbf{r}(1)=2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 39

Use the Chain Rule to find the indicated partial derivatives. $$ z=e^{u v^{2}} ; u=x^{3}, v=x-y^{2} ; \frac{\partial z}{\partial x}, \frac{\partial z}{\partial y} $$

6 step solution

Problem 39

Convert the point given in rectangular cocrdinates to cylindrical coondinates. $$ (1,-1,-9) $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \mathbf{r}^{\prime \prime}(t)=12 t \mathbf{i}-3 t^{-1 / 2} \mathbf{j}+2 \mathbf{k} ; \mathbf{r}^{\prime}(1)=\mathbf{j}, \mathbf{r}(1)=2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 40

In Problems \(39-42\), convert the point given in rectangular coardinates to cylindrical coordinates. $$ (2 \sqrt{3}, 2,17) $$

5 step solution

Problem 40

If \(\sigma(x, y, z)\) is charge density in an electrostatic field, then the total charge on a surface \(S\) is \(Q=\iint_{S} \sigma(x, y, z) d S\). Find the total charge on that part of the hemisphere \(z=\sqrt{16-x^{2}-y^{2}}\) that is inside the cylinder \(x^{2}+y^{2}=9\) if the charge density at a point \(P\) on the surface is directly proportional to distance from the \(x y\) -plane.

6 step solution

Problem 40

Evaluate the given iterated integral by reversing the order of integration. $$ \int_{0}^{4} \int_{\sqrt{y}}^{2} \sqrt{x^{3}+1} d x d y $$

6 step solution

Problem 40

In Problems, find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \begin{aligned} &\mathbf{r}^{\prime \prime}(t)=\sec ^{2} t \mathbf{i}+\cos t \mathbf{j}-\sin t \mathbf{k} ; \\ &\mathbf{r}^{\prime}(0)=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}, \mathbf{r}(0)=-\mathbf{j}+5 \mathbf{k} \end{aligned} $$

6 step solution

Problem 40

Use the Chain Rule to find the indicated partial derivatives. $$ z=u^{2} \cos 4 v ; u=x^{2} y^{3}, v=x^{3}+y^{3} ; \frac{\partial z}{\partial x}, \frac{\partial z}{\partial y} $$

6 step solution

Problem 40

Convert the point given in rectangular cocrdinates to cylindrical coondinates. $$ (2 \sqrt{3}, 2,17) $$

5 step solution

Problem 40

If \(\rho(x, y)\) is the density of a wire (mass per unit length), then \(m=\int_{C} \rho(x, y) d s\) is the mass of the wire. Find the mass of a wire having the shape of the semicircle \(x=1+\cos t, y=\sin t\), \(0 \leq t \leq \pi\), if the density at a point \(P\) is directly proportional to distance from the \(y\)-axis.

7 step solution

Problem 40

Find a vector function \(\mathbf{r}\) that satisfies the indicated conditions. $$ \begin{aligned} &\mathbf{r}^{\prime \prime}(t)=\sec ^{2} t \mathbf{i}+\cos t \mathbf{j}-\sin t \mathbf{k} \\ &\mathbf{r}^{\prime}(0)=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}, \mathbf{r}(0)=-\mathbf{j}+5 \mathbf{k} \end{aligned} $$

4 step solution

Problem 41

In Problems \(39-42\), convert the point given in rectangular coardinates to cylindrical coordinates. $$ (-\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{6}, 2) $$

5 step solution

Problem 41

Find the center of mass of the lamina that has the given shape and density. $$ x=0, x=4, y=0, y=3 ; \rho(x, y)=x y $$

5 step solution

Problem 41

In Problems, find the length of the curve traced by the given vector function on the indicated interval. $$ \mathbf{r}(t)=a \cos t \mathbf{i}+a \sin t \mathbf{j}+\text { ct } \mathbf{k} ; 0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi $$

6 step solution

Problem 41

Use the Chain Rule to find the indicated partial derivatives. $$ z=4 x-5 y^{2} ; \quad x=u^{4}-8 v^{3}, y=(2 u-v)^{2} ; \quad \frac{\partial z}{\partial u}, \frac{\partial z}{\partial v} $$

5 step solution

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