Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Dept. of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
MATH 2414 §001
Calculus II
Fall 2000
Chapter 8 Study Questions
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8.1 Applications to Geometry
- Riemann sums approximate areas but not lengths and
volumes.
- The vertical slices of a cone form arches.
- The area of a horizontal slice of the Great Pyramid of Egypt
is (755/410*(410-h)^2)ft^2.
- A curve can be divided into many little pieces, each of which
is approximately straight.
- Arc lengths as integrals are usually evaluated using
antiderivatives.
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8.2 Density and Center of Mass
- Find the quantity over a region of varying density by dividing
it into many little pieces, each of which has approximately
constant density.
- The mass of a cylinder of air 25 km high can be calculated
using base*height.
- The population density of Ringsburg in Example 4 satisfies
f(r) = (5-r)^2.
- The center of mass of a mechanical system can be thought of as
the balancing point for the system.
- The center of mass of the triangle in Example 6 is calculated
to be on the x-axis.
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8.3 Applications to Physics
- Work is only done if an object moves.
- Time has nothing to do with work.
- The work done to slide a 5 lb book 3 feet across a floor is 15
foot-pounds.
- What goes up must come down.
- Water pressure is proportional to depth.