Bob Ho
Jun14-09, 06:13 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A solid is definited by the inequalities 0\leqx\leq1, 0\leqy\leq1, and 0\leqz\leqx2+y2. The temperature of the solid is given by the function T=25-3z. Find the average temperature of the solid.
3. The attempt at a solution
I solved the integral, however I could not figure out how to determine what to do to find the average temperature value. In the answers i was given. They have no explanation, just the volume of solid above the inequalities is (!) 2/3.
So they therefore times the integral by 3/2.
Can someone please explain how this idea works? Thanks
A solid is definited by the inequalities 0\leqx\leq1, 0\leqy\leq1, and 0\leqz\leqx2+y2. The temperature of the solid is given by the function T=25-3z. Find the average temperature of the solid.
3. The attempt at a solution
I solved the integral, however I could not figure out how to determine what to do to find the average temperature value. In the answers i was given. They have no explanation, just the volume of solid above the inequalities is (!) 2/3.
So they therefore times the integral by 3/2.
Can someone please explain how this idea works? Thanks