Step 1: Recognize that the integral involves a product of functions, specifically r^2 and e^(-r). This suggests that integration by parts is a suitable method to solve the problem. Recall the formula for integration by parts: ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du.
Step 2: Choose u = r^2 and dv = e^(-r) dr. This choice is made because differentiating r^2 simplifies it, while integrating e^(-r) is straightforward. Compute du = 2r dr and v = -e^(-r) (since the integral of e^(-r) is -e^(-r)).
Step 3: Apply the integration by parts formula. Substitute u, v, du, and dv into the formula: ∫r^2 e^(-r) dr = -r^2 e^(-r) - ∫(-2r e^(-r)) dr.
Step 4: Simplify the remaining integral, ∫(-2r e^(-r)) dr. Again, use integration by parts for this term. Let u = r and dv = -2e^(-r) dr. Then, du = dr and v = 2e^(-r). Substitute into the formula: ∫(-2r e^(-r)) dr = -2(r e^(-r) - ∫e^(-r) dr).
Step 5: Simplify further by integrating ∫e^(-r) dr, which equals -e^(-r). Combine all terms, including the constant of integration C, to express the final result. Ensure all terms are simplified and written in the correct format.