Two bars of length L have densities r11x2= 4e-x and r21x2= 6e-2x, for 0 … x … L. a. For what values of L is bar 1 heavier than bar 2? b. As the lengths of the bars increase, do their masses increase without bound? Explain.

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Two bars of length L have densities r11x2= 4e-x and r21x2= 6e-2x, for 0 … xL.

a. For what values of L is bar 1 heavier than bar 2?

b. As the lengths of the bars increase, do their masses increase without bound? Explain.

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