Chapter 6

Calculus Early Transcendentals · 484 exercises

Problem 7

Give two examples of processes that are modeled by exponential growth.

2 step solution

Problem 7

Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval by integrating with respect to \(x\) \(y=2 x+1\) on [1,5] (Use calculus.)

4 step solution

Problem 7

Evaluate the following derivatives. \(\left.\frac{d}{d x}\left(x \ln x^{3}\right)\right|_{x=1}\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Find the area of the surface generated when the given curve is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. $$y=8 \sqrt{x} \text { on }[9,20]$$

6 step solution

Problem 7

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when \(R\) is revolved about the \(y\) -axis. $$y=\left(1+x^{2}\right)^{-1}, y=0, x=0, \text { and } x=2$$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Give two examples of processes that are modeled by exponential decay.

4 step solution

Problem 8

Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval by integrating with respect to \(x\) \(y=4-3 x\) on [-3,2] (Use calculus.)

4 step solution

Problem 8

On what interval is the formula \(d / d x\left(\tanh ^{-1} x\right)=1 /\left(x^{2}-1\right)\) valid?

2 step solution

Problem 8

Evaluate the following derivatives. \(\frac{d}{d x}(\ln (\ln x))\)

7 step solution

Problem 8

Explain why you integrate in the vertical direction (parallel to the acceleration due to gravity) rather than the horizontal direction to find the force on the face of a dam.

4 step solution

Problem 8

Find the area of the surface generated when the given curve is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. $$y=x^{3} \text { on }[0,1]$$

5 step solution

Problem 8

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when \(R\) is revolved about the \(y\) -axis. $$y=6-x, y=0, x=2, \text { and } x=4$$

5 step solution

Problem 8

Use the general slicing method to find the volume of the following solids. The solid whose base is the region bounded by the semicircle \(y=\sqrt{1-x^{2}}\) and the \(x\) -axis, and whose cross sections through the solid perpendicular to the \(x\) -axis are squares.

4 step solution

Problem 9

Assume \(t\) is time measured in seconds and velocities have units of \(m / s\) a. Graph the velocity function over the given interval. Then determine when the motion is in the positive direction and when it is in the negative direction. b. Find the displacement over the given interval. c. Find the distance traveled over the given interval. $$v(t)=6-2 t \text { on } 0 \leq t \leq 6$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Two functions \(f\) and g are given. Show that the growth rate of the linear function is constant and the relative growth rate of the exponential function is constant. $$f(t)=100+10.5 t, g(t)=100 e^{t / 10}$$

5 step solution

Problem 9

When evaluating the definite integral \(\int_{6}^{8} \frac{d x}{16-x^{2}},\) why must you choose the antiderivative \(\frac{1}{4} \operatorname{coth}^{-1} \frac{x}{4}\) rather than \(\frac{1}{4} \tanh ^{-1} \frac{x}{4} ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval by integrating with respect to \(x\) \(y=-8 x-3\) on [-2,6] (Use calculus.)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Evaluate the following derivatives. \(\frac{d}{d x}(\sin (\ln x))\)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Mass of one-dimensional objects Find the mass of the following thin bars with the given density function. $$\rho(x)=1+\sin x ; \text { for } 0 \leq x \leq \pi$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Find the area of the surface generated when the given curve is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. $$y=x^{3 / 2}-\frac{x^{1 / 2}}{3} \text { on }[1,2]$$

6 step solution

Problem 9

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when \(R\) is revolved about the \(y\) -axis. \(y=3 x, y=3,\) and \(x=0\) (Use integration and check your answer using the volume formula for a cone.)

6 step solution

Problem 9

Use the general slicing method to find the volume of the following solids. The solid whose base is the region bounded by the curve \(y=\sqrt{\cos x}\) and the \(x\) -axis on \([-\pi / 2, \pi / 2],\) and whose cross sections through the solid perpendicular to the \(x\) -axis are isosceles right triangles with a horizontal leg in the \(x y\) -plane and a vertical leg above the \(x\) -axis.

5 step solution

Problem 9

Sketch the region and find its area. The region bounded by \(y=2(x+1), y=3(x+1),\) and \(x=4\)

3 step solution

Problem 10

Assume \(t\) is time measured in seconds and velocities have units of \(m / s\) a. Graph the velocity function over the given interval. Then determine when the motion is in the positive direction and when it is in the negative direction. b. Find the displacement over the given interval. c. Find the distance traveled over the given interval. $$v(t)=10 \sin 2 t \text { on } 0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi$$

3 step solution

Problem 10

Two functions \(f\) and g are given. Show that the growth rate of the linear function is constant and the relative growth rate of the exponential function is constant. $$f(t)=2200+400 t, g(t)=400 \cdot 2^{1 / 20}$$

6 step solution

Problem 10

Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval by integrating with respect to \(x\) $$y=\frac{1}{2}\left(e^{x}+e^{-x}\right) \text { on }[-\ln 2, \ln 2]$$

5 step solution

Problem 10

How does the graph of the catenary \(y=a \cosh (x / a)\) change as \(a>0\) increases?

4 step solution

Problem 10

Evaluate the following derivatives. \(\frac{d}{d x}\left(\ln \left(\cos ^{2} x\right)\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 10

Mass of one-dimensional objects Find the mass of the following thin bars with the given density function. $$\rho(x)=1+x^{3} ; \text { for } 0 \leq x \leq 1$$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Find the area of the surface generated when the given curve is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. $$y=\sqrt{4 x+6} \text { on }[0,5]$$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when \(R\) is revolved about the \(y\) -axis. \(y=1-x^{2}, x=0,\) and \(y=0,\) in the first quadrant

5 step solution

Problem 10

Sketch the region and find its area. The region bounded by \(y=\cos x\) and \(y=\sin x\) between \(x=\pi / 4\) and \(x=5 \pi / 4\)

5 step solution

Problem 11

Devise the exponential growth function that fits the given data; then answer the accompanying questions. Be sure to identify the reference point \((t=0)\) and units of time. The population of a town with a 2010 population of 90,000 grows at a rate of \(2.4 \% /\) yr. In what year will the population double its initial value (to \(180,000) ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 11

Assume \(t\) is time measured in seconds and velocities have units of \(m / s\) a. Graph the velocity function over the given interval. Then determine when the motion is in the positive direction and when it is in the negative direction. b. Find the displacement over the given interval. c. Find the distance traveled over the given interval. $$v(t)=t^{2}-6 t+8 \text { on } 0 \leq t \leq 5$$

3 step solution

Problem 11

Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval by integrating with respect to \(x\) $$y=\frac{1}{3} x^{3 / 2} \text { on }[0,60]$$

3 step solution

Problem 11

Verify each identity using the definitions of the hyperbolic functions. $$\tanh x=\frac{e^{2 x}-1}{e^{2 x}+1}$$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Evaluate the following derivatives. \(\frac{d}{d x}\left((\ln 2 x)^{-5}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 11

Mass of one-dimensional objects Find the mass of the following thin bars with the given density function. $$\rho(x)=2-x / 2 ; \text { for } 0 \leq x \leq 2$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Find the area of the surface generated when the given curve is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. $$y=\frac{1}{4}\left(e^{2 x}+e^{-2 x}\right) \text { on }[-2,2]$$

2 step solution

Problem 11

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when \(R\) is revolved about the \(y\) -axis. $$y=x^{3}-x^{8}+1, y=1$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Use the general slicing method to find the volume of the following solids. The solid with a semicircular base of radius 5 whose cross sections perpendicular to the base and parallel to the diameter are squares.

5 step solution

Problem 11

Sketch the region and find its area. The region bounded by \(y=e^{x}, y=e^{-2 x},\) and \(x=\ln 4\)

4 step solution

Problem 12

Devise the exponential growth function that fits the given data; then answer the accompanying questions. Be sure to identify the reference point \((t=0)\) and units of time. The population of Clark County, Nevada, was 2 million in 2013. Assuming an annual growth rate of 4.5\%/yr, what will the county population be in \(2020 ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 12

Assume \(t\) is time measured in seconds and velocities have units of \(m / s\) a. Graph the velocity function over the given interval. Then determine when the motion is in the positive direction and when it is in the negative direction. b. Find the displacement over the given interval. c. Find the distance traveled over the given interval. $$v(t)=-t^{2}+5 t-4 \text { on } 0 \leq t \leq 5$$

4 step solution

Problem 12

Find the arc length of the following curves on the given interval by integrating with respect to \(x\) $$y=3 \ln x-\frac{x^{2}}{24} \text { on }[1,6]$$

3 step solution

Problem 12

Verify each identity using the definitions of the hyperbolic functions. $$\tanh (-x)=-\tanh x$$

6 step solution

Problem 12

Evaluate the following derivatives. \(\frac{d}{d x}\left(\ln ^{3}\left(3 x^{2}+2\right)\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 12

Mass of one-dimensional objects Find the mass of the following thin bars with the given density function. $$\rho(x)=5 e^{-2 x} ; \text { for } 0 \leq x \leq 4$$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Find the area of the surface generated when the given curve is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. $$y=\frac{x^{4}}{8}+\frac{1}{4 x^{2}} \text { on }[1,2]$$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by the following curves. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated when \(R\) is revolved about the \(y\) -axis. $$y=\sqrt{x}, y=0, \text { and } x=1$$

3 step solution

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