Evaluating a Double Integral: Finding the Volume of a Bounded Region

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a triple integral to find the volume of a region bounded by specific planes. The integral in question is \(\int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz \, dx \, dy \, dz\), where \(G\) is defined by the planes \(z=0\), \(z=x\), \(y=1\), and \(y=x\). Participants express difficulty in visualizing the bounded region and determining the correct limits of integration.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the bounds of integration and how to visualize the region defined by the planes. There are attempts to sketch the region and clarify the limits for \(y\) and \(z\). Some suggest that the region resembles a tetrahedron, while others question the initial assumptions about the bounds.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the correct bounds for the integral, with some participants providing hints and suggestions for visualizing the region. Adjustments to the bounds have been proposed based on feedback, indicating a collaborative effort to clarify the problem setup.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the importance of correctly identifying the closed volume for integration and the potential for negative results if bounds are not set properly. The discussion includes references to specific vertices of the tetrahedron that defines the region of integration.

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evaluate [tex]\int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz dx dy dz[/tex]
where G is bounded by plane z=0, z=x, y=1, y=x

certrainly zi s bounded below by 0 and above by x. and y is boundedbelow by 1 and above by x. having a hard time picturing this...

i don't think this would pictured how the double integrals were, is there a way to visualize this?? Let x come out of the apge, y go right and z upwards
then z=0 is the x y plane, y =1 come out the page y=x come out of the and goes right and finally z=x come out the page and goes upward
but i don't think this helped determining the bounds did it??
Plase help
 
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stunner5000pt said:
More fun yaaay
evaluate [tex]\int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz dx dy dz[/tex]
where G is bounded by plane z=0, z=x, y=1, y=x

certrainly zi s bounded below by 0 and above by x. and y is boundedbelow by 1 and above by x. having a hard time picturing this...

i don't think this would pictured how the double integrals were, is there a way to visualize this?? Let x come out of the apge, y go right and z upwards
then z=0 is the x y plane, y =1 come out the page y=x come out of the and goes right and finally z=x come out the page and goes upward
but i don't think this helped determining the bounds did it??
Plase help
SOLUTION HINTS:
Try the following:

[tex]1: \ \ \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=1}^{x} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]2: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ \left( \int_{z=0}^{x} z \, dz \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]3: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ \left( \, \left[ z^{2}/2 \right]_{0}^{x} \, \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]4: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \cdot (x^{2}/2) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]5: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

Continue this process until all integrations have been performed and evaluated.


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stunner said:
evaluate [tex]\int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz dx dy dz[/tex]
where G is bounded by plane z=0, z=x, y=1, y=x

xanthym said:
SOLUTION HINTS:
Try the following:

[tex]1: \ \ \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=1}^{x} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx[/tex]
...


[tex]5: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ dy \right ) \ dx[/tex]
...

Xanthym, the result is negative, that should not be. Change over the bound of integration with respect to y.

Stunner, you should sketch a diagram to find the bounds of integration. You have to find a closed volume as the domain of integration. That is a tetrahedron in this case, with vertexes (0,0,0), (1,1,1), (0,1,0) and (1,1,0) Look at the picture. So it is either

[tex]\int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=x}^{1} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx[/tex]

or

[tex]\int_{y=0}^{1} \int_{x=0}^{y} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dx \, dy[/tex].

ehild
 
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(Bounds on y-integration corrected, now {y="x→1"} instead of previous {y="1→x"}, thanks to ehild's comment.)
SOLUTION HINTS:

[tex]1: \ \ \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=x}^{1} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]2: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \ \left( \int_{z=0}^{x} z \, dz \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]3: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \ \left( \, \left[ z^{2}/2 \right]_{0}^{x} \, \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]4: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \cdot (x^{2}/2) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]5: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

[tex]6: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left( \, \left[ y^{2}/2 \right]_{x}^{1} \, \right) \ dx \ \ =[/tex]

Continue this process until all integrations have been performed and evaluated.


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