Calculating the Mass of a Sphere
Grade 645 min
Learning Objective
I can calculate the mass of a sphere using integration techniques.
Lesson Flow
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How to Find the Mass using a Triple Integral with Density in Multivariable Calculus
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A solid sphere has a radius of 4 units and a constant density of 12 grams per cubic centimeter. Set up the triple integral to calculate its mass. Show all your steps! A solid sphere has a radius of 5 units and a constant density of 8 grams per cubic centimeter. Calculate the mass of the sphere using the triple integral you set up. Show all work. ”
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