8. The x-coordinate of the center of mass of the region bounded by y=x² and y=4 with constant density is:
Correct Answer: a) 0
Explanation:
We are tasked with finding the x-coordinate of the center of mass of the region bounded by:
- y = x²
- y = 4
- Constant density
Step 1: Formula for the x-coordinate of the Center of Mass
The formula is:
\[ \bar{x} = \frac{\int\int_D x \, dA}{\int\int_D \, dA} \]
Step 2: Determine the Bounds of Integration
From \( y = x^2 \rightarrow x = \sqrt{y} \) and \( y = 4 \), we find:
- \( x = -\sqrt{y} \text{ to } x = \sqrt{y} \)
- \( y = 0 \text{ to } y = 4 \)
Step 3: Calculate the Area (Denominator)
\[ A = \int_0^4 \int_{-\sqrt{y}}^{\sqrt{y}} 1 \, dx \, dy \]
First, integrate with respect to \(x\):
\[ \int_{-\sqrt{y}}^{\sqrt{y}} 1 \, dx = 2\sqrt{y} \]
Then integrate with respect to \(y\):
\[ A = \int_0^4 2\sqrt{y} \, dy \]
We know:
\[ \int y^{1/2} \, dy = \frac{2}{3}y^{3/2} \]
\[ A = 2 \cdot \frac{2}{3} \cdot 4^{3/2} = 2 \cdot \frac{2}{3} \cdot 8 = \frac{32}{3} \]
Step 4: Calculate the First Moment (Numerator)
\[ \int_0^4 \int_{-\sqrt{y}}^{\sqrt{y}} x \, dx \, dy \]
Since the function \(x\) is odd and the region is symmetric about the y-axis:
\[ \int_{-\sqrt{y}}^{\sqrt{y}} x \, dx = 0 \]
Step 5: Calculate the x-Coordinate of the Center of Mass
\[ \bar{x} = \frac{0}{\frac{32}{3}} = 0 \]
✅ Final Answer:
The correct choice is (a) 0.