Integrals: #1 Help with fraction #2 Moment of inertia

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around two distinct problems: one involving the integration of a function related to the velocity of a robot arm, and the other concerning the calculation of the moment of inertia for a specific plate in the first quadrant defined by certain boundaries.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the integration process for the robot arm's displacement, questioning the disappearance of a term during substitution. There is mention of using u-substitution to clarify the integration step. For the moment of inertia problem, a participant expresses confusion regarding the application of a formula and seeks suggestions for resolving discrepancies in their calculations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants actively seeking clarification on specific steps in their calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of u-substitution, but no consensus has been reached on the moment of inertia problem.

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Participants are working within the constraints of homework assignments, which may limit the information they can share or the methods they can use. The original poster indicates that one problem is a book example, suggesting reliance on provided solutions while grappling with specific steps.

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Homework Statement


25-2-EX9
The time rate of change of the displacement (velocity) of a robot arm is ds/dt = 8t/(t^2 + 4)^2. Find the expression for the displacement as a function of time if s = -1 m when t = 0 s.
26-5-9
Find the moment of inertia of a plate covering the first-quadrant region bounded by y^2 = x, x = 9 and the x-axis with respect to x-axis.

Homework Equations


25-2-EX9 unknown
26-5-9 Ix =k \int_c^d y^2(x_2 - x_1)dy

The Attempt at a Solution


25-2-EX9
This is a book example, so the solution is here. I am hung up on one step though.
\int ds = \int \frac{8tdt}{(t^2 + 4)^2} = 4 \int (t^2 + 4)^{-2}(2t dt)

This next step throws me off. What happened to (2t dt)??

it just disappears. Can someone explain? Thanks.

s = 4(\frac{1}{-1})(t^2 + 4)^{-1} + C

26-5-9
Ix =k \int_c^d y^2(x_2 - x_1)dy

9ky^2dx = 9kx = 9k\frac{1}{2}x^2

4.5x^2 = 4.5 * 3^2

4.5*9 = 40.5However, the answer is \frac{162}{5}k

so where'd I go wrong? thanks.
 
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togo said:

The Attempt at a Solution


25-2-EX9
This is a book example, so the solution is here. I am hung up on one step though.
\int ds = \int \frac{8tdt}{(t^2 + 4)^2} = 4 \int (t^2 + 4)^{-2}(2t dt)

This next step throws me off. What happened to (2t dt)??

it just disappears. Can someone explain? Thanks.

s = 4(\frac{1}{-1})(t^2 + 4)^{-1} + C
U-substitution was used without really showing it. Try letting u = t2+4 and rewrite the integral in terms of u and see what happens.
 
which formula would that be?
 
any suggestions?
 
Problem with derivative

accidental post.
 

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