Thermal Bath Whirlpool Design
This page introduces a practical application of integral calculus in designing a whirlpool for a thermal bath. It presents a problem with multiple parts, focusing on finding equations for boundary functions, calculating water volume, and determining the angle between curves.
Example: An interior architect is planning a whirlpool for a new thermal bath. The problem involves finding equations for boundary functions f and g, calculating the water volume for a 1.5m deep pool, and determining the angle at which the curves meet at a specific point.
The solution process is broken down into steps:
- Identifying points from the graph
- Substituting points into function equations
- Solving for unknown coefficients
Highlight: The boundary functions are determined to be f(x) = ¹⁄₁₆x² + 4 and g(x) = -¹⁄₁₂₈x² + x + 2.
The page also includes calculations for the water volume and the angle between curves, demonstrating the practical application of calculus in real-world design problems.
Vocabulary: Whirlpool - A pool or bath where water is kept in vigorous circulation by jets of water and air.