Chapter 8
Integral Calculus and Its Uses





WeBWorK8.1 Moments and Centers of Mass

Exercises

  1. Evaluate each of the following indefinite integrals.
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \sin\,3x\,dx\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int\, e^{3t+1} \,dt\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \,\frac{du}{1+3u}\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \,(1+x)^3\,dx\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int\,\frac{dt}{t(1+3t)}\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \,\sqrt{u}\,du\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \,\sqrt{1+x}\,dx\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \,\cos\left(\frac{t}{3}\right)\,dt\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int \,\sin(u+\pi)\,du\)
  2. Evaluate each of the following definite integrals. Use the Definite Integral tool to check your work. (Note that the tool expects a function of \(x\).)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\,\pi/3} \sin\,3x\,dx\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\,1}\, e^{3t+1} \,dt\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\,1} \,\frac{du}{1+3u}\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_1^{\,2}\,(1+x)^3\,dx\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_1^{\,2}\,\frac{dt}{t(1+3t)}\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\,4}\, \sqrt{u}\;du\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{\,3}\, \sqrt{1+x}\,dx\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\,\pi}\, \cos\left(\frac{t}{3}\right)\,dt\)
    1. \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\,\pi/2}\, \sin(u+\pi)\,du\)
  3. Find the center of mass of each of the following systems of point masses. The masses are in grams and the distances in centimeters.
    a.   
    Mass
    \(x\)-coordinate
    \(15\)
    \(20\)
    \(10\)
    \(35\)
    \(20\)
    \(50\)
    b.   
    Mass
    \(x\)-coordinate
    \(20\)
    \(-25\)
    \(10\)
    \(-12\)
    \(25\)
    \(13\)
    c.   
    Mass
    \(x\)-coordinate
    \(23\)
    \(-27\)
    \(18\)
    \(-12\)
    \(45\)
    \(10\)
    \(70\)
    \(28\)
    \(33\)
    \(35\)
    d.   
    Mass
    \(x\)-coordinate
    \(100\)
    \(10\)
    \(150\)
    \(30\)
    \(50\)
    \(40\)
    \(75\)
    \(70\)
  4. A stiff horizontal rod of negligible mass has 1-ounce fishing weights suspended at 6, 14, and 20 inches from the left end. In addition, 3-ounce fishing weights are suspended at 2 and 18 inches from the left end. Where is the balance point of this system?
  5. A stiff horizontal rod of negligible mass has 1-ounce fishing weights suspended at 5, 15, and 25 inches from the right end. In addition, 2-ounce fishing weights are suspended at 10 and 20 inches from the right end. Where is the balance point of this system?
  6. The following weights are suspended from a 1-meter rod of negligible mass:

    • 50 grams at 10 centimeters from the left end
    • 60 grams at 40 centimeters from the left end
    • 20 grams at 70 centimeters from the left end

    Where should a 60-gram weight be suspended to place the balance point in the middle of the rod?

  7. The following weights are suspended from a 1-meter rod of negligible mass:

    • 50 grams at 10 centimeters from the left end
    • 60 grams at 40 centimeters from the left end
    • 20 grams at 70 centimeters from the left end

    Where should a 60-gram weight be suspended to place the balance point in the middle of the rod?

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