How to Find the Volume of a Region Enclosed by \(\rho = 2 \sin\theta\)?

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The problem involves finding the volume of a region enclosed by the spherical coordinate surface defined by \(\rho = 2 \sin\theta\). The discussion centers around the appropriate limits of integration in spherical coordinates.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to set up a triple integral for volume calculation but questions the correctness of the limits, particularly whether to use \(\sin\theta\) or \(\sin\phi\). Some participants suggest checking the graphical representation of the surface.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively discussing the setup of the integral, with some expressing uncertainty about the limits of integration. There is a mix of agreement and questioning regarding the formulation of the problem, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of confusion regarding the use of spherical coordinates and the specific limits for the integral, indicating potential misunderstandings about the coordinate system being used.

VinnyCee
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Here is the problem:

Find the volume of the region enclosed by the spherical coordinate surface [tex]\rho = 2 \sin\theta[/tex], using spherical coodinates for the limits of the integral.

Here is what I have:

I don't know if this is right, but here it is [tex]\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{-\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\int_{0}^{2\sin\theta}\;\rho^2\;\sin\theta\;d\rho\;d\phi\;d\theta[/tex]
 
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It looks okay.Did u plot it?Heh,u we use [itex]r,\varphi,\vartheta[/itex] as the spherical coordinates...:wink:

Daniel.
 
Whoops!

I posted the wrong thing. Instead of [tex]2\sin\theta[/tex] for the first integrals upper limit, it should be [tex]2\sin\phi[/tex]?

[tex]\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{-\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\int_{0}^{2\sin\phi}\;\rho^2\;\sin\theta\;d\rho\;d\phi\;d\theta[/tex]

So confusing!

Is that wrong now?

The graph looks like a donut without the hole centered at the origin. I will post it shortly.
 

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