Chapter 5

Essential Calculus · 270 exercises

Problem 22

Lifting \(a\) Chain In Exercises 19-22, consider a 15-foot chain that weighs 3 pounds per foot hanging from a winch 15 feet above ground level. Find the work done by the winch in winding up the specified amount of chain. Wind up the entire chain with a 500 -pound load attached to it.

3 step solution

Problem 22

Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the plane region about the given line. $$ y=x^{2}, \quad y=4 x-x^{2}, \text { about the line } x=2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

Sketch the region bounded by the graphs of the algebraic functions and find the area of the region. $$ f(y)=y^{2}+1, g(y)=0, \quad y=-1, \quad y=2 $$

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Problem 23

Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=x^{2}+1, \quad y=-x^{2}+2 x+5, \quad x=0, \quad x=3 $$

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Problem 23

Determine the quadrants in which the solution of the differential equation is an increasing function. Explain. (Do not solve the differential equation.) $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{1}{2} x y $$

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Problem 23

Approximation In Exercises 23 and \(24,\) determine which value best approximates the length of the arc represented by the integral. (Make your selection on the basis of a sketch of the arc and not by performing any calculations.) \(\int_{0}^{2} \sqrt{1+\left[\frac{d}{d x}\left(\frac{5}{x^{2}+1}\right)\right]^{2}} d x\) (a) 25 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) -4 (e)

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Problem 23

Boyle's Law A quantity of gas with an initial volume of 2 cubic feet and a pressure of 1000 pounds per square foot expands to a volume of 3 cubic feet. Find the work done by the gas using the integral \(W=\int_{V_{0}}^{v_{1}} p d V\) Assume that the pressure is inversely proportional to the volume.

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Problem 23

Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the plane region about the given line. $$ y=4 x-x^{2}, \quad y=0, \text { about the line } x=5 $$

4 step solution

Problem 24

Sketch the region bounded by the graphs of the algebraic functions and find the area of the region. $$ f(y)=\frac{y}{\sqrt{16-y^{2}}}, \quad g(y)=0, \quad y=3 $$

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Problem 24

Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=\sqrt{x}, \quad y=-\frac{1}{2} x+4, \quad x=0, \quad x=8 $$

4 step solution

Problem 24

Approximation In Exercises 23 and \(24,\) determine which value best approximates the length of the arc represented by the integral. (Make your selection on the basis of a sketch of the arc and not by performing any calculations.) \(\int_{0}^{\pi / 4} \sqrt{1+\left[\frac{d}{d x}(\tan x)\right]^{2}} d x\) (a) 3 (b) -2 (c) 4 (d) \(\frac{4 \pi}{3}\) (e) 1

3 step solution

Problem 24

Determine the quadrants in which the solution of the differential equation is an increasing function. Explain. (Do not solve the differential equation.) $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{1}{2} x^{2} y $$

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Problem 24

Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the plane region about the given line. $$ y=\sqrt{x}, \quad y=0, \quad x=4, \text { about the line } x=6 $$

5 step solution

Problem 25

Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(y\) -axis. $$ y=3(2-x), \quad y=0, \quad x=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

Complete the table for the radioactive isotope. $$\begin{array}{llll} & & & \text { Amount } & \text { Amount } \\\& \text { Half-Life } & \text { Initial } & \text { After } & \text { After } \\ \text { Isotope } & \text { (in years) } & \text { Quantity } & \text { 1000 Years } & 10,000 \text { Years } \\\\\end{array}$$ \({ }^{226} \mathrm{Ra} \quad 1599 \quad 10 \mathrm{~g}\)

3 step solution

Problem 25

Approximation In Exercises 25 and 26, approximate the arc length of the graph of the function over the interval [0,4] in four ways. (a) Use the Distance Formula to find the distance between the endpoints of the arc. (b) Use the Distance Formula to find the lengths of the four line segments connecting the points on the arc when \(x=0, x=1, x=2, x=3,\) and \(x=4 .\) Find the sum of the four lengths. (c) Use Simpson's Rule with \(n=10\) to approximate the integral yielding the indicated arc length. (d) Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the integral yielding the indicated are length. $$ f(x)=x^{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

Hydraulic Press In Exercises 25 and \(26,\) use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the work done by a press in a manufacturing process. A model for the variable force \(F\) (in pounds) and the distance \(x\) (in feet) the press moves is given. $$ \begin{array}{ll} \text { Force } & \text { Interval } \\ \hline F(x)=1000[1.8-\ln (x+1)] & 0 \leq x \leq 5 \end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 26

Sketch the region bounded by the graphs of the algebraic functions and find the area of the region. $$ g(x)=\frac{4}{2-x}, \quad y=4, \quad x=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(y\) -axis. $$ y=9-x^{2}, \quad y=0, \quad x=2, \quad x=3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Complete the table for the radioactive isotope. $$\begin{array}{llll} & & & \text { Amount } & \text { Amount } \\\& \text { Half-Life } & \text { Initial } & \text { After } & \text { After } \\ \text { Isotope } & \text { (in years) } & \text { Quantity } & \text { 1000 Years } & 10,000 \text { Years } \\\\\end{array}$$ $$ { }^{226} \mathrm{Ra} \quad 1599 \quad \quad 1.5 \mathrm{~g} $$

3 step solution

Problem 26

Approximation In Exercises 25 and \(26,\) approximate the arc length of the graph of the function over the interval [0,4] in four ways. (a) Use the Distance Formula to find the distance between the endpoints of the arc. (b) Use the Distance Formula to find the lengths of the four line segments connecting the points on the arc when \(x=0, x=1, x=2, x=3,\) and \(x=4\). Find the sum of the four lengths. (c) Use Simpson's Rule with \(n=10\) to approximate the integral yielding the indicated arc length. (d) Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the integral yielding the indicated arc length. $$ f(x)=\left(x^{2}-4\right)^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Hydraulic Press In Exercises 25 and \(26,\) use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the work done by a press in a manufacturing process. A model for the variable force \(F\) (in pounds) and the distance \(x\) (in feet) the press moves is given. $$ F(x)=\frac{e^{x^{3}}-1}{100} \quad 0 \leq x \leq 4 $$

3 step solution

Problem 27

In Exercises \(27-34,\) (a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, \((b)\) find the area of the region, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to verify your results. $$ f(x)=x\left(x^{2}-3 x+3\right), \quad g(x)=x^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. Verify your results using the integration capabilities of a graphing utility. $$ y=\cos x, \quad y=0, \quad x=0, \quad x=\frac{\pi}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 27

(a) Use a graphing utility to graph the function \(f(x)=x^{2 / 3}\). (b) Can you integrate with respect to \(x\) to find the arc length of the graph of \(f\) on the interval [-1,8]\(?\) Explain. (c) Find the arc length of the graph of \(f\) on the interval [-1,8] .

3 step solution

Problem 27

In Exercises 27 and \(28,\) find the center of mass of the point masses lying on the \(x\) -axis. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=6, m_{2}=3, m_{3}=5 \\ x_{1}=-5, x_{2}=1, x_{3}=3 \end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 27

In Exercises \(27-30\), use the disk or the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about each given line. \(y=x^{3}, \quad y=0, \quad x=2\) (a) the \(x\) -axis (b) the \(y\) -axis (c) the line \(x=4\)

3 step solution

Problem 28

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, \((b)\) find the area of the region, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to verify your results. $$ y=x^{4}-2 x^{2}, \quad y=2 x^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 28

Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. Verify your results using the integration capabilities of a graphing utility. $$ y=e^{x-1}, \quad y=0, \quad x=1, \quad x=2 $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Astroid Find the total length of the graph of the astroid \(x^{2 / 3}+y^{2 / 3}=4\)

3 step solution

Problem 28

In Exercises 27 and \(28,\) find the center of mass of the point masses lying on the \(x\) -axis. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=12, m_{2}=1, m_{3}=6, m_{4}=3, m_{5}=11 \\ x_{1}=-6, x_{2}=-4, x_{3}=-2, x_{4}=0, x_{5}=8 \end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 28

Use the disk or the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about each given line. \(y=\frac{10}{x^{2}}, \quad y=0, \quad x=1, \quad x=5\) (a) the \(x\) -axis (b) the \(y\) -axis (c) the line \(y=10\)

7 step solution

Problem 29

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, \((b)\) find the area of the region, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to verify your results. $$ f(x)=x^{4}-4 x^{2}, \quad g(x)=x^{2}-4 $$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=e^{-x^{2}}, \quad y=0, \quad x=0, \quad x=2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Complete the table for the radioactive isotope. $$\begin{array}{llll} & & & \text { Amount } & \text { Amount } \\\& \text { Half-Life } & \text { Initial } & \text { After } & \text { After } \\ \text { Isotope } & \text { (in years) } & \text { Quantity } & \text { 1000 Years } & 10,000 \text { Years } \\\\\end{array}$$ $$ \begin{array}{llll} { }^{14} \mathrm{C} & 5715 & 5 \mathrm{~g} \end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 29

In Exercises 29 and \(30,\) find the center of mass of the given system of point masses. $$ \begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|} \hline m_{i} & 5 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right) & (2,2) & (-3,1) & (1,-4) \\ \hline \end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 30

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, \((b)\) find the area of the region, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to verify your results. $$ f(x)=x^{4}-4 x^{2}, g(x)=x^{3}-4 x $$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=\ln x, \quad y=0, \quad x=1, \quad x=3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 30

Complete the table for the radioactive isotope. $$\begin{array}{llll} & & & \text { Amount } & \text { Amount } \\\& \text { Half-Life } & \text { Initial } & \text { After } & \text { After } \\ \text { Isotope } & \text { (in years) } & \text { Quantity } & \text { 1000 Years } & 10,000 \text { Years } \\\\\end{array}$$ $$ { }^{14} \mathrm{C} \quad 5715\quad \quad 3.2 \mathrm{~g} $$

3 step solution

Problem 30

Think About It Explain why the two integrals are equal. \(\int_{1}^{e} \sqrt{1+\frac{1}{x^{2}}} d x=\int_{0}^{1} \sqrt{1+e^{2 x}} d x\) Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to verify that the integrals are equal.

3 step solution

Problem 30

In Exercises 29 and \(30,\) find the center of mass of the given system of point masses. $$ \begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|} \hline m_{i} & 12 & 6 & \frac{15}{2} & 15 \\ \hline\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right) & (2,3) & (-1,5) & (6,8) & (2,-2) \\ \hline \end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 30

Use the disk or the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about each given line. \(x^{2 / 3}+y^{2 / 3}=a^{2 / 3}, \quad a>0\) (hypocycloid) (a) the \(x\) -axis (b) the \(y\) -axis

4 step solution

Problem 31

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, \((b)\) find the area of the region, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to verify your results. $$ f(x)=1 /\left(1+x^{2}\right), \quad g(x)=\frac{1}{2} x^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 31

Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=2 \arctan (0.2 x), \quad y=0, \quad x=0, \quad x=5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 31

Complete the table for the radioactive isotope. $$\begin{array}{llll} & & & \text { Amount } & \text { Amount } \\\& \text { Half-Life } & \text { Initial } & \text { After } & \text { After } \\ \text { Isotope } & \text { (in years) } & \text { Quantity } & \text { 1000 Years } & 10,000 \text { Years } \\\\\end{array}$$ $$ { }^{239} \mathrm{Pu} \quad 24.100 \quad \quad 2.1 \mathrm{~g} $$

3 step solution

Problem 31

In Exercises \(31-40,\) find \(M_{x}, M_{y},\) and \((\bar{x}, \bar{y})\) for the laminas of uniform density \(\rho\) bounded by the graphs of the equations. $$ y=\sqrt{x}, y=0, x=4 $$

5 step solution

Problem 31

Consider a solid that is generated by revolving a plane region about the \(y\) -axis. Describe the position of a representative rectangle when using (a) the shell method and (b) the disk method to find the volume of the solid.

2 step solution

Problem 32

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, \((b)\) find the area of the region, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to verify your results. $$ f(x)=6 x /\left(x^{2}+1\right), \quad y=0, \quad 0 \leq x \leq 3 $$

3 step solution

Problem 32

Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to approximate the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations about the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=\sqrt{2 x}, \quad y=x^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 32

Complete the table for the radioactive isotope. $$\begin{array}{llll} & & & \text { Amount } & \text { Amount } \\\& \text { Half-Life } & \text { Initial } & \text { After } & \text { After } \\ \text { Isotope } & \text { (in years) } & \text { Quantity } & \text { 1000 Years } & 10,000 \text { Years } \\\\\end{array}$$ $$ { }^{239} \mathrm{Pu} \quad 24,100 \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad 0.4 \mathrm{~g} $$

3 step solution

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