Chapter 7: Problem 47
Use the approaches discussed in this section to evaluate the following integrals. $$\int \frac{d x}{x^{1 / 2}+x^{3 / 2}}$$
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Chapter 7: Problem 47
Use the approaches discussed in this section to evaluate the following integrals. $$\int \frac{d x}{x^{1 / 2}+x^{3 / 2}}$$
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Let \(R\) be the region between the curves \(y=e^{-c x}\) and \(y=-e^{-c x}\) on the interval \([a, \infty),\) where \(a \geq 0\) and \(c \geq 0 .\) The center of mass of \(R\) is located at \((\bar{x}, 0)\) where \(\bar{x}=\frac{\int_{a}^{\infty} x e^{-c x} d x}{\int_{a}^{\infty} e^{-c x} d x} .\) (The profile of the Eiffel Tower is modeled by the two exponential curves.) a. For \(a=0\) and \(c=2,\) sketch the curves that define \(R\) and find the center of mass of \(R\). Indicate the location of the center of mass. b. With \(a=0\) and \(c=2,\) find equations of the lines tangent to the curves at the points corresponding to \(x=0.\) c. Show that the tangent lines intersect at the center of mass. d. Show that this same property holds for any \(a \geq 0\) and any \(c>0 ;\) that is, the tangent lines to the curves \(y=\pm e^{-c x}\) at \(x=a\) intersect at the center of mass of \(R\) (Source: P. Weidman and I. Pinelis, Comptes Rendu, Mechanique \(332(2004): 571-584 .)\)
Challenge Show that with the change of variables \(u=\sqrt{\tan x}\) the integral \(\int \sqrt{\tan x} d x\) can be converted to an integral amenabl to partial fractions. Evaluate \(\int_{0}^{\pi / 4} \sqrt{\tan x} d x\)
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The following integrals require a preliminary step such as long division or a change of variables before using partial fractions. Evaluate these integrals. $$\int \frac{d x}{1+e^{x}}$$
Use the indicated substitution to convert the given integral to an integral of a rational function. Evaluate the resulting integral. $$\int \frac{d x}{\sqrt[4]{x+2}+1} ; x+2=u^{4}$$
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