The finite region enclosed by the curve with equation y=3−x and the lines x=0 and y=0 is rotated through 2π radians about the x-axis, to form a uniform solid S.
Use algebraic integration to
(a) show that the volume of S is 227π
(4)
(b) find the x coordinate of the centre of mass of S.
(5)
题目中文翻译
将曲线 y=3−x 与直线 x=0、y=0 围成的有限区域绕 x 轴旋转 2π 弧度,形成均匀立体 S。
用代数积分
(a) 证明 S 的体积为 227π;
(4)
(b) 求 S 的质心的 x 坐标。
(5)
解答
(a)
解法一
思路
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曲线与 x 轴交于 x=9,旋转后的截面是半径为 y 的圆盘。先展开平方,再手动积分并代入上下限。
答题过程
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The curve meets the x axis when
3−x=0⇒x=9.
The cross-sectional area perpendicular to the x axis is πy2. Hence