Setting up a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates?

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The problem involves finding the volume of material cut from a solid sphere defined by the equation r² + z² ≤ 9, intersected by a cylinder described by r = 3sin(θ). Participants are discussing how to set up a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates to solve this problem.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are attempting to graph the equations and convert them into cylindrical coordinates. There are questions about the correct limits for the integral and the interpretation of the equations in cylindrical coordinates.

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Some participants have provided insights into the nature of the equations and their representations in cylindrical coordinates. There is a general agreement on the interpretation of the cylinder and sphere, but no explicit consensus on the limits of integration has been reached.

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Participants express uncertainty about graphing the sphere and converting the equations, indicating a need for clarification on the setup of the integral. The discussion reflects a mix of understanding and confusion regarding the transition to cylindrical coordinates.

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The problem says to find the volume of material cut from the solid sphere,

[tex]r^2 + z^2 \le 9[/tex]

by the cylinder,

[tex]r = 3\sin\theta[/tex]

I don't know how to graph the first equation, but I can do the second in polar coordinates. How do I go about converting to use cylindrical coordinates?
 
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VinnyCee said:
I don't know how to graph the first equation

It's a sphere of radius 3 centered at the origin:

[tex]r^2+z^2=x^2+y^2+z^2=9[/tex]


but I can do the second in polar coordinates. How do I go about converting to use cylindrical coordinates?

It's already in cylindrical coordinates. The equation is implying that [tex]r=3sin(\theta)[/tex] for all z.
 
I did a crude sketch and came up with this integral

Is this correct limits for the problem?

[tex]\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{0}^{3\sin\theta}\int_{-\sqrt{9 - r^2}}^{\sqrt{9 - r^2}}\;dz\;r\;dr\;d\theta[/tex]
 
"Cylindrical coordinates" is simply polar coordinates with "z" added.
[tex]r= 3 sin \theta[/tex], a circle with center at (0, 3/2), radius 3/2, in polar coordinates is a cylinder running parallel to the z axis in cylindrical coordinates.
Since r2= x2+ y2, the sphere, x2+ y2+ z2= 9 is r2+ z2= 9 in cylindrical coordinates.
 
Looks good to me.
 
Many Thanks

Thank you both. When I have more time on my hands, I will be sure and return the favor to someone here someday :smile:
 

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