Chapter 6

Calculus: Early Transcendentals · 154 exercises

Problem 1

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( f(x) = 3x^2 +8x \) , \( [-1, 2] \)

6 step solution

Problem 1

A 360-lb gorilla climbs a tree to a height of 20 ft. Find the work done if the gorilla reaches that height in (a) 10 seconds (b) 5 seconds

4 step solution

Problem 1

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = x + 1 \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = 0 \) , \( x = 2 \) ; about the x-axis

5 step solution

Problem 2

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( f(x) = \sqrt{x} \) , \( [0, 4] \)

6 step solution

Problem 2

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = \frac{1}{x} \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = 1 \) , \( x = 4 \) ; about the x-axis

7 step solution

Problem 3

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( g(x) = 3 \cos x \) , \( [\frac{-\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}] \)

5 step solution

Problem 3

A variable force of \( 5x^{-2} \) pounds moves an object along a straight line when it is \( x \) feet from the origin. Calculate the work done in moving the object from \( x = 1 ft \) to \( = 10 ft \).

6 step solution

Problem 3

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the y-axis. \( y = \sqrt[3]{x} \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = 1 \)

6 step solution

Problem 3

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = \sqrt{x - 1} \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = 5 \) ; about the x-axis

6 step solution

Problem 4

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( g(t) = \dfrac{t}{\sqrt{3 + t^2}} \) , \( [1, 3] \)

6 step solution

Problem 4

When a particle is located a distance \( x \) meters from the origin, a force of \( \cos (\frac{\pi x}{3}) \) newtons acts on it. How much work is done in moving the particle from \( x = 1 \) to \( x = 2 \)? Interpret your answer by considering the work done from \( x = 1 \) to \( x = 1.5 \) and from \( x = 1.5 \) to \( x = 2 \).

6 step solution

Problem 4

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the y-axis. \( y = x^3 \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = 1 \) , \( x = 2 \)

6 step solution

Problem 4

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = e^x \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = -1 \) , \( x = 1 \) ; about the x-axis

4 step solution

Problem 5

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( f(t) = e^{\sin t} \cos t \) , \( [0, \frac{\pi}{2}] \)

4 step solution

Problem 5

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the y-axis. \( y = e^{-x^2} \) , \( y = 0 \) , \( x = 0 \) , \( x = 1 \)

6 step solution

Problem 5

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( x = 2 \sqrt{y} \) , \( x = 0 \) , \( y = 9 \) ; about the y-axis

5 step solution

Problem 5

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to \( x \) and \( y \). Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. \( y = e^x \) , \( y = x^2 - 1 \) , \( x = -1 \) , \( x = 1 \)

7 step solution

Problem 6

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( f(x) = \dfrac{x^2}{(x^3 + 3)^2} \) , \( [-1, 1] \)

7 step solution

Problem 6

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the y-axis. \( y = 4x - x^2 \) , \( y = x \)

6 step solution

Problem 6

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( 2x = y^2 \) , \( x = 0 \) , \( y = 4 \) ; about the y-axis

8 step solution

Problem 6

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to \( x \) and \( y \). Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. \( y = \sin x \) , \( y = x \) , \( x = \frac{\pi}{2} \) , \( x = \pi \)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( h(x) = \cos^4 x \sin x \) , \( [0, \pi] \)

6 step solution

Problem 7

A force of 10 lb is required to hold a spring stretched 4 in. beyond its natural length. How much work is done in stretching it from its natural length to 6 in. beyond its natural length?

6 step solution

Problem 7

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the y-axis. \( y = x^2 \) , \( y = 6x - 2x^2 \)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = x^3 \) , \( y = x \) , \( x \ge 0 \) ; about the x-axis

5 step solution

Problem 7

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to \( x \) and \( y \). Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. \( y = (x - 2)^2 \) , \( y = x \)

9 step solution

Problem 8

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. \( h(u) = \dfrac{(\ln u)}{u} \) , \( [1, 5] \)

6 step solution

Problem 8

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = 6 - x^2 \) , \( y = 2 \) ; about the x-axis

8 step solution

Problem 8

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to \( x \) and \( y \). Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. \( y = x^2 - 4x \) , \( y = 2x \)

6 step solution

Problem 9

(a) Find the average value of \( f \) on the given interval. (b) Find \( c \) such that \( f_{ave} = f(c) \). (c) Sketch the graph of \( f \) and a rectangle whose area is the same as the area under the graph of \( f \). \( f(x) = (x - 3)^2 \) , \( [2, 5] \)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the x-axis. \( xy = 1 \) , \( x = 0 \) , \( y = 1 \) , \( y = 3 \)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y^2 = x \) , \( x = 2y \) ; about the y-axis

5 step solution

Problem 10

(a) Find the average value of \( f \) on the given interval. (b) Find \( c \) such that \( f_{ave} = f(c) \). (c) Sketch the graph of \( f \) and a rectangle whose area is the same as the area under the graph of \( f \). \( f(x) = \dfrac{1}{x} \) , \( [1, 3] \)

5 step solution

Problem 10

If the work required to stretch a spring 1 ft beyond its natural length is 12 ft-lb, how much work is needed to stretch it 9 in. beyond its natural length?

5 step solution

Problem 10

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the x-axis. \( y = \sqrt{x} \) , \( x = 0 \) , \( y = 2 \)

5 step solution

Problem 10

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( x = -2 - y^2 \) , \( x = y^4 \) ; about the y-axis

9 step solution

Problem 11

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the x-axis. \( y = x^{\frac{3}{2}} \) , \( y = 8 \) , \( x = 0 \)

7 step solution

Problem 11

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = x^2 \) , \( x = y^2 \) ; about \( y = 1 \)

5 step solution

Problem 11

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to \( x \) and \( y \). Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. \( x = 1 - y^2 \) , \( x = y^2 - 1 \)

7 step solution

Problem 12

(a) Find the average value of \( f \) on the given interval. (b) Find \( c \) such that \( f_{ave} = f(c) \). (c) Sketch the graph of \( f \) and a rectangle whose area is the same as the area under the graph of \( f \). \( f(x) = 2xe^{-x^2} \) , \( [0, 2] \)

5 step solution

Problem 12

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = x^3 \) , \( y = 1 \) , \( x = 2 \) ; about \( y = -3 \)

6 step solution

Problem 12

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to \( x \) and \( y \). Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. \( 4x + y^2 = 12 \) , \( x = y \)

6 step solution

Problem 13

If \( f \) is continuous and \( \displaystyle \int_{1}^3 f(x) dx = 8 \), show that \( f \) takes on the value 4 at least once on the interval \( [1, 3] \).

3 step solution

Problem 13

Show how to approximate the required work by a Riemann sum. Then express the work as an integral and evaluate it. A heavy rope, 50 ft long, weighs 0.5 lb/ft and hangs over the edge of a building 120 ft high. (a) How much work is done in pulling the rope to the top of the building? (b) How much work is done in pulling half the rope to the top of the building?

6 step solution

Problem 13

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the x-axis. \( x = 1 + (y - 2)^2 \) , \( x = 2 \)

6 step solution

Problem 13

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = 1 + \sec x \) , \( y = 3 \) ; about \( y = 1 \)

5 step solution

Problem 13

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves and find its area. \( y = 12 - x^2 \) , \( y = x^2 - 6 \)

5 step solution

Problem 14

Find the numbers \( b \) such that the average value of \( f(x) = 2 + 6x - 3x^2 \) on the interval \( [0, b] \) is equal to 3.

7 step solution

Problem 14

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the x-axis. \( x + y = 4 \) , \( x = y^2 - 4y + 4 \)

5 step solution

Problem 14

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer. \( y = \sin x \) , \( y = \cos x \) , \( 0 \le x \le \frac{\pi}{4} \) ; about \( y = -1 \)

7 step solution

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