Chapter 6: Q 40 (page 556)
In Exercises 35–40, use definite integrals to calculate the centroid of the region described. Use graphs to verify that your answers are reasonable
The region between on [a, b] = [0, 8].
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Centroid is (0,32)
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Chapter 6: Q 40 (page 556)
In Exercises 35–40, use definite integrals to calculate the centroid of the region described. Use graphs to verify that your answers are reasonable
The region between on [a, b] = [0, 8].
Centroid is (0,32)
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