Mass from Variable Linear Density

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Mass from Variable Linear Density

If linear density is:

$$\lambda(x)$$

then the mass between $$x=a$$ and $$x=b$$ is:

$$M=\int_a^b\lambda(x)\,dx$$

Usage

- Used to calculate mass of a non-uniform rod or wire.

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