Problem with a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates

In summary, a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates is a mathematical concept used to find the volume of a three-dimensional object with a cylindrical shape. It involves integrating a function over three variables: the radius, the angle, and the height. The main difference between cylindrical and Cartesian coordinates is the representation of variables and the limits of integration. To set up a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates, you need to determine the limits of integration, convert the function, and use the triple integral formula. Some common challenges include determining limits, converting the function, and setting up the integral correctly. To solve a problem with a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates, you can follow a step-by-step process that involves determining limits, converting the function, setting up the integral, solving
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look at the image
Relevant Equations
cylindrical coordinates
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here is the solution
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J just don't understand why the solution r=√2 has been omitted??
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Easiest thing to do is make a drawing.
Plane z = 0 :

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thanks a lot and then? why sqrt(2) has been omitted?
 
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The region needs to be "below" the half-sphere and "above" the paraboloid.
 
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thanks a million , you nail it!
 
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BvU said:
Easiest thing to do is make a drawing.
Plane z = 0 :

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thanks a million your graph with the explantion of Charle link is just awsome!
 
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1. What is a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates?

A triple integral in cylindrical coordinates is a mathematical concept used to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional shape with cylindrical symmetry. It involves integrating a function over a region in three-dimensional space, taking into account the cylindrical coordinates of the points in that region.

2. How is a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates different from a regular triple integral?

A triple integral in cylindrical coordinates differs from a regular triple integral in that it takes into account the cylindrical coordinates of the points in the region being integrated over. This means that instead of integrating over a rectangular region in three-dimensional space, the region is described in terms of cylindrical coordinates (radius, angle, and height).

3. What are the advantages of using cylindrical coordinates for a triple integral?

Cylindrical coordinates are advantageous for a triple integral because they simplify the integration process for shapes with cylindrical symmetry. This is because the cylindrical coordinates are aligned with the axes of the shape, making the integration boundaries easier to define and the integral easier to evaluate.

4. What are some common problems encountered when using cylindrical coordinates for a triple integral?

Some common problems encountered when using cylindrical coordinates for a triple integral include defining the correct integration boundaries, converting the function being integrated into cylindrical coordinates, and visualizing the shape in three-dimensional space. It is also important to pay attention to the order of integration when setting up the integral.

5. How can I solve a problem with a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates?

To solve a problem with a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates, you should first carefully define the region of integration and convert the function into cylindrical coordinates. Then, you can evaluate the integral using the appropriate integration techniques, such as using the substitution method or using symmetry to simplify the integral. It is also helpful to visualize the shape and refer to mathematical tables for common integrals in cylindrical coordinates.

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