Can someone check my integral real quick ?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume bounded by the paraboloid defined by the equation z=4-x^2-y^2 and the xy-plane, within the constraints of a cylinder described by x^2+y^2=1. The integral setup involves using polar coordinates, specifically x=rcosθ and y=rsinθ, leading to the double integral ∫(θ=0 to 2π) ∫(r=0 to 1) (4-r^2)r dr dθ. A key insight shared is the efficiency of evaluating the volume in the first octant and multiplying the result by 4 due to symmetry, simplifying the integral to 4 ∫(θ=0 to π/2) ∫(r=0 to 1) (4-r^2)r dr dθ.

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Homework Statement


use a double integral to find the volume bounded by the paraboloid :z=4-x^2-y^2, xy-plane and inside a cylinder: x^2+y^2=1

Homework Equations



x=rcosθ y=rsinθ

The Attempt at a Solution


the radius of the area of integration is 1, since its determined by the cylinder only, and the cylinder has radius of 1.
the cylinder has an infinite z value, so Z is like like 4-r^2- 0
so I got this:

\int_{θ=0}^{2π} \int_{r=0}^1 (4-r^2)r \, dr \, dθ
 
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qq545282501 said:

Homework Statement


use a double integral to find the volume bounded by the paraboloid :z=4-x^2-y^2, xy-plane and inside a cylinder: x^2+y^2=1

Homework Equations



x=rcosθ y=rsinθ

The Attempt at a Solution


the radius of the area of integration is 1, since its determined by the cylinder only, and the cylinder has radius of 1.
the cylinder has an infinite z value, so Z is like like 4-r^2- 0
so I got this:

\int_{θ=0}^{2π} \int_{r=0}^1 (4-r^2)r \, dr \, dθ
That's it.

When you actually get to where you're evaluating these integrals, rather than just setting them up, there are some shortcuts you can take. Due to the symmetry of the two bounding surfaces, you can find the volume in the first octant, and multiply that by 4 to get the entire volume. IOW, this:
##4 \int_{θ=0}^{π/2} \int_{r=0}^1 (4-r^2)r \, dr \, dθ##
 
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Mark44 said:
That's it.

When you actually get to where you're evaluating these integrals, rather than just setting them up, there are some shortcuts you can take. Due to the symmetry of the two bounding surfaces, you can find the volume in the first octant, and multiply that by 4 to get the entire volume. IOW, this:
##4 \int_{θ=0}^{π/2} \int_{r=0}^1 (4-r^2)r \, dr \, dθ##
gotcha, thank you
 

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