Centre of mass

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Homework Statement


Let Ω be a tank whose shape is that of the lower hemisphere of radius R. The tank with a muddy suspension whose density ρ is ρ(x,y,z):=e^-h(x,y,z), where h(x,y,z) is the height of (x,y,z) above the lowest point of the tank. Find the center of mass in the tank


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The Attempt at a Solution


First of all, how does one determine the height, h(x,y,z)? I guess it would be R but I am not able to give a reasoning to my guess. I would appreciate if someone could give me a graphical illustration on how to find the limits of integration for this problem as well (ignore this if it will cause too much hassle). Thanks
 
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If z is the vertical coordinate, and z =0 at the bottom of the tank, then h(x,y,z) = z
 
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I got a feeling its z+R. Could anyone let me know what are the phi limits of integration?
 

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