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Dx
Jun29-03, 03:34 PM
3) Find the volume of the solid that lies below the surface z = f(x,y) and above region in xy plane: z = 3+cos(x) + cos(y); x = 0; x = PI; y = 0; y=PI.

V=double integral_R f(x,y)dA; f(x,y)= 3 + cos(x) + cos(y); 0<= x <= PI and 0 <= PI so V = integral PI ro 0 (integral PI to 0 (3 + cos(x) + cos(y))dy)dx = ???

I am using a example in my book but am stuck here or confused if I am going in the right direction. plz help?
Thanks!
Dx [;)]

HallsofIvy
Jun30-03, 08:50 AM
The only comment I would make is that it would make more sense to integrate from 0 to pi than from pi to 0!

Of course, since cos(x) and cos(y) are never less than -1,
3+ cos(x)+ cos(y) is never 0 so the function surface is always above the x,y plane.

Now, go ahead and do the integral. (I get 3pi2.)