The way I interpret the question is the expression x(1+sqrt(x)), gives you the mass at a point x, i.e. that at x=1 the mass is 2, at x=2 the mass is 2+2sqrt(2), etc. If that is the case, then your method wouldn't be correct. Instead, to get the total mass of the wire, what you need to do as sum over the contribution of each point on the wire. Can you think of any method that will do that for you?The legend said:
Perhaps I am misinterpreting the question then.The legend said:
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Hootenanny said:
If this is under differentiation, then I would suggest that tiny-tim has the correct interpretation. That is, the expression defines the mass of the segment of wire between 0 and x. In which case, the density is simply the rate of change of mass with respect to length.The legend said:
tiny-tim said:Hi Hoot! Hi The legend!
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I think they're saying that the total mass from 0 to x is x(1 + √x), and they want the density for a tiny bit round x = 4.
Linear density is the measure of mass per unit length of a one-dimensional object, such as a wire. It is usually represented by the symbol ρ (rho) and has units of kilograms per meter (kg/m).
Linear density is calculated by dividing the mass of the object by its length. In the case of a wire, the mass can be determined by weighing the wire, and the length can be measured using a ruler or tape measure.
To find the linear density of a wire at a specific point, you need to know the mass and length of the wire at that point. Then, you can use the formula ρ = m / L, where ρ is the linear density, m is the mass, and L is the length.
Finding the linear density of a wire is important because it allows us to determine the mass of a specific length of wire. This information is crucial in various fields, such as engineering, where the strength and durability of a wire may depend on its linear density.
The linear density of a wire is constant along its length, assuming the wire has a uniform mass distribution. This means that no matter where you measure along the wire, the linear density will remain the same.