Convert the double integral to polar coordinates

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The discussion focuses on evaluating a double integral by converting it to polar coordinates, specifically for the function arctan(y/x) over a defined sector in the first quadrant. The initial attempt yielded an incorrect result, prompting participants to reassess the bounds for r and the integration limits. There is confusion regarding the correct lower bound for r, with suggestions that it might be 1/2 or 1/8, but these are deemed incorrect. Additionally, there is a note that the provided answer is not in its simplest form, which may contribute to the misunderstanding. Ultimately, participants are encouraged to re-evaluate their setup to arrive at the correct solution.
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Homework Statement


Evaluate the double integral by converting to polar coordinates.
∫∫ arctan y/x dA; R is the sector in the first quadrant between the circles 1/4= x^2+y^2 and x^2+y^2=1 and the lines y=x/√3 and y=x.


Homework Equations



arctan y/x= θ

The Attempt at a Solution



D={(r,θ) l 1/4≤r≤1, ∏/6≤∏/4}

∫∫ θr drdθ

Which gives me 25∏^2/3072 which is incorrect according to my book. The correct answer is 15∏^2/2304.
 
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tag16 said:

Homework Statement


Evaluate the double integral by converting to polar coordinates.
∫∫ arctan y/x dA; R is the sector in the first quadrant between the circles 1/4= x^2+y^2 and x^2+y^2=1 and the lines y=x/√3 and y=x.


Homework Equations



arctan y/x= θ

The Attempt at a Solution



D={(r,θ) l 1/4≤r≤1, ∏/6≤∏/4}

∫∫ θr drdθ

Which gives me 25∏^2/3072 which is incorrect according to my book. The correct answer is 15∏^2/2304.

Your lower bound for r is wrong. Think about it again.
 
I'm not sure, I thought maybe 1/8 but that's not right.
 
tag16 said:
I'm not sure, I thought maybe 1/8 but that's not right.

A circle around the origin has the equation x^2+y^2=r^2. If r^2=1/4, what's r?
 
I tried 1/2 when I was originally having difficulty with the problem and still got the wrong answer. I guess I must be missing something else.
 
tag16 said:
I tried 1/2 when I was originally having difficulty with the problem and still got the wrong answer. I guess I must be missing something else.

Their given answer isn't in lowest terms for some reason. 15*pi/2304=5*pi/768. Is that part of the trouble?
 
tag16 said:
I tried 1/2 when I was originally having difficulty with the problem and still got the wrong answer. I guess I must be missing something else.
Try again, This gives the right answer using the rest of what you have.
 

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