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Homework Statement


-Given that \rho_{v}=6xy C/m^{2}, Calculate the total charge on the triangular region.

-the verticies of the triangle are: (0,0), (2,2) and (4,0)


Homework Equations



Q=\int_{s}\rho_{v}ds

The Attempt at a Solution



=\int^{4}_{0}\int^{-x+4}_{x}6xy dydx
=\int^{4}_{0}48x - 24x^{2} dx
=24x^{2}-8x^{3}|^{4}_{0}
=-128C

According to the textbook the correct answer is 32C

any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
 
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You got your integration limits mixed up. The maximum value for x is 2 m. Draw a picture and you will see why.
 
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