Chapter 5

Essential Calculus · 270 exercises

Problem 44

(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. $$ g(x)=\frac{4 \ln x}{x}, \quad y=0, \quad x=5 $$

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Problem 44

The region bounded by \(y=\sqrt{x}, y=0, x=0,\) and \(x=4\) is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. (a) Find the value of \(x\) in the interval [0,4] that divides the solid into two parts of equal volume. (b) Find the values of \(x\) in the interval [0,4] that divide the solid into three parts of equal volume.

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Problem 44

The level of sound \(\beta\) (in decibels) with an intensity of \(I\) is $$\beta(I)=10 \log _{10} \frac{I}{I_{0}}$$ where \(I_{0}\) is an intensity of \(10^{-16}\) watt per square centimeter, corresponding roughly to the faintest sound that can be heard. Determine \(\beta(I)\) for the following. (a) \(I=10^{-14}\) watt per square centimeter (whisper) (b) \(I=10^{-9}\) watt per square centimeter (busy street corner) (c) \(I=10^{-6.5}\) watt per square centimeter (air hammer) (d) \(I=10^{-4}\) watt per square centimeter (threshold of pain)

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Problem 44

In Exercises \(41-44\), set up and evaluate the integrals for finding the area and moments about the \(x\) - and y-axes for the region bounded by the graphs of the equations. (Assume \(\rho=1\).) $$ y=x^{2}-4, y=0 $$

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Problem 44

Volume of a Torus } Repeat Exercise 43 for a torus formed by revolving the region bounded by the circle \(x^{2}+y^{2}=r^{2}\) about the line \(x=R,\) where \(r

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Problem 45

In Exercises \(45-48,\) (a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, (b) explain why the area of the region is difficult to find by hand, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the area to four decimal places. $$ y=\sqrt{\frac{x^{3}}{4-x}}, y=0, x=3 $$

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Problem 45

The value of a tract of timber is\(V(t)=100,000 e^{0.8 \sqrt{t}}\) where \(t\) is the time in years, with \(t=0\) corresponding to 1998 . If money earns interest continuously at \(10 \%,\) the present value of the timber at any time \(t\) is \(A(t)=V(t) e^{-0.10 t} .\) Find the year in which the timber should be harvested to maximize the present value function.

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Problem 45

What precalculus formula and representative element are used to develop the integration formula for the area of a surface of revolution?

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Problem 45

In Exercises \(45-48\), use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations. Use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the centroid of the region. $$ y=10 x \sqrt{125-x^{3}}, y=0 $$

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Problem 46

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, (b) explain why the area of the region is difficult to find by hand, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the area to four decimal places. $$ y=\sqrt{x} e^{x}, \quad y=0, x=0, x=1 $$

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Problem 46

On the Richter scale, the magnitude \(R\) of an earthquake of intensity \(I\) is \(R=\frac{\ln I-\ln I_{0}}{\ln 10}\) where \(I_{0}\) is the minimum intensity used for comparison. Assume that \(I_{0}=1\) (a) Find the intensity of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake \((R=8.3)\) (b) Find the factor by which the intensity is increased if the Richter scale measurement is doubled. (c) Find \(d R / d I\).

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Problem 46

In Exercises \(45-48\), use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations. Use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the centroid of the region. $$ y=x e^{-x / 2}, y=0, x=0, x=4 $$

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Problem 47

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, (b) explain why the area of the region is difficult to find by hand, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the area to four decimal places. $$ y=x^{2}, \quad y=4 \cos x $$

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Problem 47

A tank on a water tower is a sphere of radius 50 feet. Determine the depths of the water when the tank is filled to one-fourth and three-fourths of its total capacity. (Note: Use the zero or root feature of a graphing utility after evaluating the definite integral.)

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Problem 47

A right circular cone is generated by revolving the region bounded by \(y=h x / r, y=h,\) and \(x=0\) about the \(y\) -axis. Verify that the lateral surface area of the cone is \(S=\pi r \sqrt{r^{2}+h^{2}}\)

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Problem 47

In Exercises \(47-50\), the integral represents the volume of a solid of revolution. Identify (a) the plane region that is revolved and (b) the axis of revolution. $$ 2 \pi \int_{0}^{2} x^{3} d x $$

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Problem 48

(a) use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations, (b) explain why the area of the region is difficult to find by hand, and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the area to four decimal places. $$ y=x^{2}, \quad y=\sqrt{3+x} $$

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Problem 48

Match each integral with the solid whose volume it represents, and give the dimensions of each solid. (a) Right circular cylinder (b) Ellipsoid (c) Sphere (d) Right circular cone (e) Torus (i) \(\pi \int_{0}^{h}\left(\frac{r x}{h}\right)^{2} d x\) (ii) \(\pi \int_{0}^{h} r^{2} d x\) (iii) \(\pi \int_{-r}^{r}\left(\sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}}\right)^{2} d x\) (iv) \(\pi \int_{-b}^{b}\left(a \sqrt{1-\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}}\right)^{2} d x\) (v) \(\pi \int_{-r}^{r}\left[\left(R+\sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}}\right)^{2}-\left(R-\sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}}\right)^{2}\right] d x\)

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Problem 48

A sphere of radius \(r\) is generated by revolving the graph of \(y=\sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}}\) about the \(x\) -axis. Verify that the surface area of the sphere is \(4 \pi r^{2}\)

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Problem 48

In Exercises \(45-48\), use a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of the equations. Use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to approximate the centroid of the region. Witch of Agnesi \(y=8 /\left(x^{2}+4\right), y=0, x=-2, x=2\)

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Problem 48

The integral represents the volume of a solid of revolution. Identify (a) the plane region that is revolved and (b) the axis of revolution. $$ 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1}\left(y-y^{3 / 2}\right) d y $$

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Problem 49

In Exercises \(49-52,\) find the accumulation function \(F\). Then evaluate \(F\) at each value of the independent variable and graphically show the area given by each value of \(F\). $$ F(x)=\int_{0}^{x}\left(\frac{1}{2} t+1\right) d t \quad \text { (a) } F(0) \quad \text { (b) } F(2) \quad \text { (c) } F(6) $$

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Problem 49

Find the area of the zone of a sphere formed by revolving the graph of \(y=\sqrt{9-x^{2}}, 0 \leq x \leq 2\), about the \(y\) -axis.

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Problem 49

The integral represents the volume of a solid of revolution. Identify (a) the plane region that is revolved and (b) the axis of revolution. $$ 2 \pi \int_{0}^{6}(y+2) \sqrt{6-y} d y $$

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Problem 50

Find the accumulation function \(F\). Then evaluate \(F\) at each value of the independent variable and graphically show the area given by each value of \(F\). $$ F(x)=\int_{0}^{x}\left(\frac{1}{2} t^{2}+2\right) d t \quad \text { (a) } F(0) \quad \text { (b) } F(4) \quad \text { (c) } F(6) $$

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Problem 50

Find the area of the zone of a sphere formed by revolving the graph of \(y=\sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}}, 0 \leq x \leq a,\) about the \(y\) -axis. Assume that \(a

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Problem 51

Find the accumulation function \(F\). Then evaluate \(F\) at each value of the independent variable and graphically show the area given by each value of \(F\). $$ F(\alpha)=\int_{-1}^{\alpha} \cos \frac{\pi \theta}{2} d \theta \quad \text { (a) } F(-1) \quad \text { (b) } F(0) \quad \text { (c) } F\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) $$

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Problem 51

Bulb Design An ornamental light bulb is designed by revolving the graph of \(y=\frac{1}{3} x^{1 / 2}-x^{3 / 2}, \quad 0 \leq x \leq \frac{1}{3}\) about the \(x\) -axis, where \(x\) and \(y\) are measured in feet (see figure). Find the surface area of the bulb and use the result to approximate the amount of glass needed to make the bulb. (Assume that the glass is 0.015 inch thick.)

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Problem 51

\mathrm{Volume of a Segment of a Sphere } Let a sphere of radius \(r\) be cut by a plane, thereby forming a segment of height \(h\). Show that the volume of this segment is \(\frac{1}{3} \pi h^{2}(3 r-h)\).

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Problem 52

Find the accumulation function \(F\). Then evaluate \(F\) at each value of the independent variable and graphically show the area given by each value of \(F\). $$ F(y)=\int_{-1}^{y} 4 e^{x / 2} d x \quad \text { (a) } F(-1) \quad \text { (b) } F(0) \quad \text { (c) } F(4) $$

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Problem 52

A manufacturer drills a hole through the center of a metal sphere of radius \(R\). The hole has a radius \(r\). Find the volume of the resulting ring.

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Problem 52

Think About It Consider the equation \(\frac{x^{2}}{9}+\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1 .\) (a) Use a graphing utility to graph the equation. (b) Set up the definite integral for finding the first quadrant arc length of the graph in part (a). (c) Compare the interval of integration in part (b) and the domain of the integrand. Is it possible to evaluate the definite integral? Is it possible to use Simpson's Rule to evaluate the definite integral? Explain. (You will learn how to evaluate this type of integral in Section \(6.7 .)\)

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Problem 52

Volume of an Ellipsoid Consider the plane region bounded by the graph of \(\left(\frac{x}{a}\right)^{2}+\left(\frac{y}{b}\right)^{2}=1\) where \(a>0\) and \(b>0\). Show that the volume of the ellipsoid formed when this region revolves about the \(y\) -axis is \(\frac{4 \pi a^{2} b}{3}\).

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Problem 53

In Exercises \(53-56,\) use integration to find the area of the figure having the given vertices. $$ (2,-3),(4,6),(6,1) $$

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Problem 53

Let \(R\) be the region bounded by \(y=1 / x,\) the \(x\) -axis, \(x=1,\) and \(x=b,\) where \(b>1 .\) Let \(D\) be the solid formed when \(R\) is revolved about the \(x\) -axis. (a) Find the volume \(V\) of \(D\). (b) Write the surface area \(S\) as an integral. (c) Show that \(V\) approaches a finite limit as \(b \rightarrow \infty\). (d) Show that \(S \rightarrow \infty\) as \(b \rightarrow \infty\).

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Problem 54

Think About It Match each integral with the solid whose volume it represents, and give the dimensions of each solid. (a) Right circular cone (b) Torus (c) Sphere (d) Right circular cylinder (e) Ellipsoid (i) \(2 \pi \int_{0}^{r} h x d x\) (ii) \(2 \pi \int_{0}^{r} h x\left(1-\frac{x}{r}\right) d x\) (iii) \(2 \pi \int_{0}^{r} 2 x \sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}} d x\) (iv) \(2 \pi \int_{0}^{b} 2 a x \sqrt{1-\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}} d x\) (v) \(2 \pi \int_{-r}^{r}(R-x)\left(2 \sqrt{r^{2}-x^{2}}\right) d x\)

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Problem 55

\mathrm{\\{} I n d i v i d u a l ~ P r o j e c t ~ \(\quad\) Select a solid of revolution from everyday life. Measure the radius of the solid at a minimum of seven points along its axis. Use the data to approximate the volume of the solid and the surface area of the lateral sides of the solid.

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Problem 55

Volume of a Storage Shed A storage shed has a circular base of diameter 80 feet (see figure). Starting at the center, the interior height is measured every 10 feet and recorded in the table. \begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline\(x\) & 0 & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 \\ \hline Height & 50 & 45 & 40 & 20 & 0 \\ \hline \end{tabular} (a) Use Simpson's Rule to approximate the volume of the shed. (b) Note that the roof line consists of two line segments. Find the equations of the line segments and use integration to find the volume of the shed.

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Problem 56

Writing Read the article "Arc Length, Area and the Arcsine Function" by Andrew M. Rockett in Mathematics Magazine. Then write a paragraph explaining how the arcsine function can be defined in terms of an arc length. (To view this article, go to the website www.matharticles.com.)

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Problem 57

Astroid Find the area of the surface formed by revolving the portion in the first quadrant of the graph of \(x^{2 / 3}+y^{2 / 3}=4\) \(0 \leq y \leq 8\) about the \(y\) -axis.

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Problem 57

In Exercises \(57-60\), use the Theorem of Pappus to find the volume of the solid of revolution. The torus formed by revolving the circle \((x-5)^{2}+y^{2}=16\) about the \(y\) -axis

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Problem 58

In Exercises \(57-60\), use the Theorem of Pappus to find the volume of the solid of revolution. The torus formed by revolving the circle \(x^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=4\) about the \(x\) -axis.

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Problem 58

Let \(V_{1}\) and \(V_{2}\) be the volumes of the solids that result when the plane region bounded by \(y=1 / x, y=0, x=\frac{1}{4},\) and \(x=c\left(c>\frac{1}{4}\right)\) is revolved about the \(x\) -axis and \(y\) -axis, respectively. Find the value of \(c\) for which \(V_{1}=V_{2}\)

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Problem 59

In Exercises 59 and 60 , set up and evaluate the definite integral that gives the area of the region bounded by the graph of the function and the tangent line to the graph at the given point. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{x^{2}+1}, \quad\left(1, \frac{1}{2}\right) $$

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Problem 59

Suspension Bridge A cable for a suspension bridge has the shape of a parabola with equation \(y=k x^{2} .\) Let \(h\) represent the height of the cable from its lowest point to its highest point and let \(2 w\) represent the total span of the bridge (see figure). Show that the length \(C\) of the cable is given by \(C=2 \int_{0}^{w} \sqrt{1+\frac{4 h^{2}}{w^{4}} x^{2}} d x\)

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Problem 59

In Exercises \(57-60\), use the Theorem of Pappus to find the volume of the solid of revolution. The solid formed by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of \(y=x, y=4,\) and \(x=0\) about the \(x\) -axis

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Problem 60

Set up and evaluate the definite integral that gives the area of the region bounded by the graph of the function and the tangent line to the graph at the given point. $$ y=x^{3}-2 x, \quad(-1,1) $$

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Problem 60

The solid formed by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of \(y=x, y=4,\) and \(x=0\) about the \(x\) -axis The solid formed by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of \(y=2 \sqrt{x-2}, y=0,\) and \(x=6\) about the \(y\) -axis

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Problem 61

The graphs of \(y=x^{4}-2 x^{2}+1\) and \(y=1-x^{2}\) intersect at three points. However, the area between the curves can be found by a single integral. Explain why this is so, and write an integral for this area.

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Problem 61

Find the length of the curve \(y^{2}=x^{3}\) from the origin to the point where the tangent makes an angle of \(45^{\circ}\) with the \(x\) -axis.

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