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Homework Statement




evaluate the iterated integral by converting to polar coordinates

integral, integral x2dxdy, the limits are 4 to 0 for the outer integral, and /sqrt(4y-y2) to 0 for the inner integral.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



well x=rcos(/theta) so x2 = (rcos(/theta))2,

however I have trouble converting the limits to polar coordinates here, I think the outer integrals limits here are from /pi/2 to 0 , and the inner integrals limits are from 1 to 0.

Is this set up correct so far?

So I have, integral, integral r2cos(/theta)2 limits from /pi/2 to 0, and 1 to 0
 
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ahmetbaba said:

Homework Statement




evaluate the iterated integral by converting to polar coordinates

integral, integral x2dxdy, the limits are 4 to 0 for the outer integral, and /sqrt(4y-y2) to 0 for the inner integral.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



well x=rcos(/theta) so x2 = (rcos(/theta))2,

however I have trouble converting the limits to polar coordinates here, I think the outer integrals limits here are from /pi/2 to 0 , and the inner integrals limits are from 1 to 0.
I don't think so. The region over which integration takes place is a simple geometric shape. What is it?
ahmetbaba said:
Is this set up correct so far?

So I have, integral, integral r2cos(/theta)2 limits from /pi/2 to 0, and 1 to 0