We are asked to find the mass $m$ and center of mass $(\bar{x}, \bar{y})$ of the lamina bounded by the curve $r = 1 + \cos\theta$ with density $\delta(r, \theta) = r$.
2025/5/25
1. Problem Description
We are asked to find the mass and center of mass of the lamina bounded by the curve with density .
2. Solution Steps
The mass is given by the double integral of the density function over the region:
Since the region is described in polar coordinates, we have . The curve traces out a cardioid, and to traverse the entire region, varies from to and varies from to . Thus,
First, we integrate with respect to :
Now, we integrate with respect to :
We know that .
Also, .
Furthermore, .
Therefore,
Now we calculate and :
and
We have and , so
We know , , , and . Also .
So, .
Let . Then .
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