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Active Calculus - Multivariable

Activity 12.4.4.
In this activity we determine integrals that represent the center of mass of a lamina \(D\) described by the triangular region bounded by the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(y = 2x\) in the first quadrant if the density at point \((x, y)\) is \(\delta(x, y) = 6x + 6y + 6\text{.}\) A picture of the lamina is shown in Figure 12.4.4.
Figure 12.4.4. The lamina bounded by the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(y = 2x\) in the first quadrant.
(a)
Set up an iterated integral that computes the total mass of the lamina.
(b)
Assume the total mass of the lamina is 14. Set up two iterated integrals that represent the coordinates of the center of mass of the lamina.