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. $$ f(y)=y^{2}+1, g(y)=0, \quad y=-1, \quad y=2 $$
4 step solution
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