Finding coordinates of a centroid

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The discussion focuses on calculating the coordinates of the centroid for the region bounded by the curves x=5-y² and x=0. The user attempts to apply the centroid formulas x=My/A and y=Mx/A but struggles with the integration limits and the inclusion of the factor 0.5. The correct approach involves integrating with respect to y and ensuring the limits are accurately defined from -√5 to √5 for the y-variable, which is essential for obtaining the correct centroid coordinates.

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  • Understanding of centroid calculations in calculus
  • Familiarity with integration techniques, particularly with respect to y
  • Knowledge of the equations for moments (Mx and My) and area (A)
  • Ability to interpret and manipulate bounded regions defined by curves
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  • Explore the concept of density in centroid calculations
  • Learn about the implications of changing integration limits on the results
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Homework Statement



Find the exact coordinates of the centroid for the region bounded by the curves x=5-y^ 2 and x=0

I am not sure about this one because it uses dy instead of dx i think.

I tried to set it up like this

x= [0.5∫(5-y^2)^2 dy from -5 to 5]/[ ∫(5-y^2)dy from y=-5 to 5]

This does not give me the right answer, can anyone help? I have no trouble solving it if it gives me a region bounded by y=x (for example), but i think that the centre of mass in y-variable means that Mx and My are reversed?

Very confused, thanks for any help you can give

Homework Equations



x=My/A
y=Mx/A


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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hahaha158 said:
x= [0.5∫(5-y^2)^2 dy from -5 to 5]/[ ∫(5-y^2)dy from y=-5 to 5]
Why the 0.5 at the front?
Also, you have the wrong range for y.
 
haruspex said:
Why the 0.5 at the front?
Also, you have the wrong range for y.

i added the 0.5 because i tried using the My equation for centre of mass in y-variable whch is density/2∫[f(y)^2-g(y)^2]dy from a to b. Would the range be -5^.5 to 5^.5?
 

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