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Homework Statement
I want to use polar coordinates to integrate
1/sqrt(x^2+y^2) dydx with limits of integration 0 < y < x and 0 < x < 3
Homework Equations
x=rcosO
y=rsinO
The Attempt at a Solution
I know that the area being integrated over is the triangle enclosed by y=x and x=3. I have my limits for O to be 0 < O < pi/2, which I think is correct. I attempted to solve the problem using limits for r to be 3 < r < 3/cosO, however, the answer I obtain is 3(sqrt(2) - pi/2) whereas it should be 3ln(sqrt2 + 1). I think the problem is my limit for r.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: nevermind, I'm an idiot. Saw the problem right after I posted this.