3 Nov 2021
Problem 17
Page 463
Section 6.5: Average Value of a Function
Chapter 6: Application of Integration
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3 Nov 2021
Given information
The length of the rod is 8m.
The linear density of the rod is .
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The average density of the rod can be obtained using the formula, Where and .
so, average density=
To solve this integral, substitute which on differentiation gives and the limits of integration after the substitution is as follows:
If , then and if , then