Tell me more ×
Mathematics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for people studying math at any level and professionals in related fields. It's 100% free, no registration required.

I'm not sure how to solve this problem -

The paraboloid $$ z =r^2,\;r \le a$$ has constant density $\delta$. Find its centroid and moment of inertia around the $z$-axis.

I think that this has already been paramaterized with cylindrical co-ordinates, so I could try solving

$$ \iint r^2\delta dS $$

But it doesn't come out to the answer.

How should I do this problem?

share|improve this question

Know someone who can answer? Share a link to this question via email, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.