Chapter 5

Single Variable Calculus · 321 exercises

Problem 1

Find the value of the expression accurate to four decimal places. a. \(\sinh 2\) b. \(\cosh 4\) c. \(\operatorname{sech} 3\)

4 step solution

Problem 1

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(x_{k}\) on a coordinate line. Assume that mass is measured in kilograms and distance is measured in meters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=2, \quad m_{2}=4, \quad m_{3}=6 ; \quad x_{1}=-3, \quad x_{2}=-1, \\ x_{3}=4 \end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Find the work done in lifting a 50 -lb sack of potatoes to a height of \(4 \mathrm{ft}\) above the ground.

4 step solution

Problem 1

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region about the indicated axis or line.

6 step solution

Problem 2

Find the value of the expression accurate to four decimal places. a. \(\operatorname{csch} 3\) b. \(\tanh (-2)\) c. \(\operatorname{coth} 5\)

12 step solution

Problem 2

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(x_{k}\) on a coordinate line. Assume that mass is measured in kilograms and distance is measured in meters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=3, \quad m_{2}=1, \quad m_{3}=5, \quad m_{4}=6 ; \quad x_{1}=-4, \\ x_{2}=-1, \quad x_{3}=1, \quad x_{4}=3 \end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

A rectangular swimming pool is \(40 \mathrm{ft}\) long, \(15 \mathrm{ft}\) wide, and \(9 \mathrm{ft}\) deep. If the pool is filled with water to a depth of \(8 \mathrm{ft}\), find the force exerted by the water (a) on the bottom of the pool and (b) on one end of the pool.

6 step solution

Problem 2

How much work is done in lifting a \(4-\mathrm{kg}\) bag of rice to a height of \(1.5 \mathrm{~m}\) above the ground?

4 step solution

Problem 2

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region about the indicated axis or line.

6 step solution

Problem 3

Find the value of the expression accurate to four decimal places. a. \(\cosh 0\) b. \(\operatorname{sech}(-1)\) c. \(\operatorname{csch}(\ln 2)\)

3 step solution

Problem 3

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(x_{k}\) on a coordinate line. Assume that mass is measured in kilograms and distance is measured in meters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=4, \quad m_{2}=3, \quad m_{3}=2, \quad m_{4}=4, \quad m_{5}=8 \\ x_{1}=-5, \quad x_{2}=-3, \quad x_{3}=-2, \quad x_{4}=2, \quad x_{5}=4 \end{array} $$

6 step solution

Problem 3

A particle moves a distance of \(100 \mathrm{ft}\) along a straight line. As it moves, it is acted upon by a constant force of magnitude \(5 \mathrm{lb}\) in a direction opposite to that of the motion. What is the work done by the force?

3 step solution

Problem 3

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region about the indicated axis or line.

6 step solution

Problem 4

Find the value of the expression accurate to four decimal places. a. \(\sinh ^{-1} 1\) b. \(\cosh ^{-1} 2\) c. \(\operatorname{sech}^{-1} \frac{1}{3}\)

3 step solution

Problem 4

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(x_{k}\) on a coordinate line. Assume that mass is measured in kilograms and distance is measured in meters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=6, \quad m_{2}=4, \quad m_{3}=5, \quad m_{4}=8, \quad m_{5}=4 \\ x_{1}=-4, \quad x_{2}=-2, \quad x_{3}=0, \quad x_{4}=3, \quad x_{5}=6 \end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 4

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region about the indicated axis or line.

6 step solution

Problem 5

Find the value of the expression accurate to four decimal places. a. \(\operatorname{csch}^{-1} 2\) b. \(\operatorname{csch}^{-1}(-2)\) c. \(\operatorname{coth}^{-1} \frac{3}{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 5

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(P_{k}\) in a coordinate plane. Assume that mass is measured in grams and distance is measured in centimeters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=4, \quad m_{2}=3, \quad m_{3}=5 ; \quad P_{1}(-3,-2), \quad P_{2}(-1,2), \\\ P_{3}(2,4) \end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

Find the work done by the force \(F(x)=2 x-1\) (measured in pounds) in moving an object along the \(x\) -axis from \(x=-2\) to \(x=4(x\) is measured in feet \() .\)

3 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises 5 and 6, find the length of the line segment joining the two given points by finding the equation of the line and using Equation (2). Then check your answer by using the distance formula. $$ (0,0) \text { and }(3,8) $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region about the indicated axis or line.

6 step solution

Problem 6

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(P_{k}\) in a coordinate plane. Assume that mass is measured in grams and distance is measured in centimeters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=2, \quad m_{2}=4, \quad m_{3}=1 ; \quad P_{1}(-2,2), \quad P_{2}(2,1), \\\ P_{3}(3,-1) \end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 6

Find the work done by the force \(f(x)=4 / x^{2}\) (measured in pounds) in moving a particle along the \(x\) -axis from \(x=1\) to \(x=6(x\) is measured in feet \()\).

4 step solution

Problem 6

Find the length of the line segment joining the two given points by finding the equation of the line and using Equation (2). Then check your answer by using the distance formula. $$ (-1,-2) \text { and }(3,6) $$

4 step solution

Problem 6

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region about the indicated axis or line.

6 step solution

Problem 7

Prove the identity. \(\cosh (-x)=\cosh x\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(P_{k}\) in a coordinate plane. Assume that mass is measured in grams and distance is measured in centimeters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=3, \quad m_{2}=4, \quad m_{3}=6, \quad m_{4}=5 ; \quad P_{1}(-3,-2), \\ P_{2}(-2,3), \quad P_{3}(2,3), \quad P_{4}(4,-2) \end{array} $$

6 step solution

Problem 7

When a particle is at the point \(x\) on the \(x\) -axis, it is acted upon by a force of \(x^{2}+2 x\) newtons. Find the work done by the force in moving the particle from the origin to the point \(x=3(x\) is measured in meters \()\).

5 step solution

Problem 7

In Exencises \(7-18\), find the arc length of the graph of the given equation from \(P\) to \(Q\) or on the specified interval. $$ y=-2 x+3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 7

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations and/or inequalities about the indicated axis. Sketch the region and a representative rectangle. \(y=x^{2}, \quad y=0, \quad x=2 ; \quad\) the \(y\) -axis

4 step solution

Problem 7

Oil Production Shortfall Energy experts disagree about when global oil production will begin to decline. In the following figure, the function \(f\) gives the annual world oil production in billions of barrels from 1980 to 2050 according to the U.S. Department of Energy projection. The function \(g\) gives the world oil production in billions of barrels per year over the same period according to longtime petroleum geologist Colin Campbell. Find an expression in terms of definite integrals involving \(f\) and \(g\) giving the shortfall in the total oil production over the period in question heeding Campbell's dire warnings.

4 step solution

Problem 8

Prove the identity. \(\tanh (-x)=-\tanh x\)

4 step solution

Problem 8

Find the center of mass of the system comprising masses \(m_{k}\) located at the points \(P_{k}\) in a coordinate plane. Assume that mass is measured in grams and distance is measured in centimeters. $$ \begin{array}{l} m_{1}=4, \quad m_{2}=1, \quad m_{3}=2, \quad m_{4}=5 ; \quad P_{1}(-2,3), \\ P_{2}(-1,4), \quad P_{3}(1,4), \quad P_{4}(4,-3) \end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 8

A particle moves along the \(x\) -axis from \(x=1\) to \(x=3 .\) As it moves, it is acted upon by a force \(F(x)=-3 x^{2}+x\). If \(x\) is measured in meters and \(F(x)\) is measured in newtons, find the work done by the force.

4 step solution

Problem 8

Find the arc length of the graph of the given equation from \(P\) to \(Q\) or on the specified interval. $$ y=\frac{2}{3} x^{3 / 2}-1 ; \quad P\left(4, \frac{13}{3}\right), Q(9,17) $$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations and/or inequalities about the indicated axis. Sketch the region and a representative rectangle. \(y=x^{3}, \quad y=0, \quad x=1 ; \quad\) the \(y\) -axis

5 step solution

Problem 9

Prove the identity. \(\operatorname{sech}^{2} x+\tanh ^{2} x=1\)

6 step solution

Problem 9

Find the centroid of the region bounded by the graphs of the given equations. $$ y=-\frac{2}{3} x+2, \quad y=0, \quad x=0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 9

When a particle is at the point \(x\) on the \(x\) -axis, it is acted upon by a force of \(\sin \pi x\) newtons. Find the work done by the force in moving the particle from \(x=1\) to \(x=2(x\) is measured in meters).

4 step solution

Problem 9

Find the arc length of the graph of the given equation from \(P\) to \(Q\) or on the specified interval. $$ y=2(x-1)^{3 / 2} ; \quad P(1,0), Q(5,16) $$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations and/or inequalities about the indicated axis. Sketch the region and a representative rectangle. \(y=-x^{2}+2 x, \quad y=0 ; \quad\) the \(y\) -axis

4 step solution

Problem 9

In Exercises \(9-40\), sketch the region bounded by the graphs of the given equations and find the area of that region. $$ y=x^{2}+3, \quad y=x+1, \quad x=-1, \quad x=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Prove the identity. \(\sinh ^{2} x=\frac{\cosh 2 x-1}{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 10

Find the centroid of the region bounded by the graphs of the given equations. $$ y=x^{2}, \quad y=0, \quad x=1, \quad x=2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 10

A force of \(8 \mathrm{lb}\) is required to stretch a spring 2 in. beyond its natural length. Find the work required to stretch the spring 3 in. beyond its natural length.

3 step solution

Problem 10

Find the arc length of the graph of the given equation from \(P\) to \(Q\) or on the specified interval. $$ x=\frac{1}{4} y^{4}+\frac{1}{8 v^{2}} ; \quad P\left(\frac{3}{8}, 1\right), Q\left(\frac{129}{32}, 2\right) $$

3 step solution

Problem 10

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the graphs of the equations and/or inequalities about the indicated axis. Sketch the region and a representative rectangle. \(y=\sqrt{x-1}, \quad y=0, \quad x=5 ;\) the \(y\) -axis

3 step solution

Problem 10

In Exercises \(9-40\), sketch the region bounded by the graphs of the given equations and find the area of that region. $$ y=x^{3}+1, \quad y=x-1, \quad x=-1, \quad x=1 $$

2 step solution

Problem 11

Prove the identity. \(\cosh ^{2} x=\frac{1+\cosh 2 x}{2}\)

6 step solution

Problem 11

Find the centroid of the region bounded by the graphs of the given equations. $$ y=4-x^{2}, \quad y=0 $$

5 step solution

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