Double Integral over a triangular region

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The discussion revolves around calculating the volume under the surface defined by f(x,y) = sin(πy²) over a triangular region R with vertices at (0,0), (0,1), and (0.5,1) using double integrals. The initial attempt involved incorrect limits of integration, leading to confusion about the anti-derivative of the function. After correcting the limits and realizing the boundary equations, the participant successfully derived the integral but encountered difficulties with integration techniques. Ultimately, they resolved their misunderstanding about the region's boundaries, which facilitated the integration process. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately defining limits and boundaries in double integrals.
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Homework Statement


Let f(x,y) = sin(∏*y^2). Let R be the triangular region on the x-y plane with the vertices at (0,0) (0,1) (.5,1). Consider the solid that is under z = f(x,y) and over the region R. Calculate the volume over that region using double integrals.

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The Attempt at a Solution


∫^{1}_{0}∫^{1}_{.5}sin(∏*y^2) dxdy
Integrating with respect to x first gives
.5∫^{1}_{0}sin(∏*y^2)dy.
After this I'm stuck because I know there is no simple anti-derivative for that function.
If you reverse the order of integration then, sin(∏*y^2) would have to be integrated at first as well, so not sure what to do.
 
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mman014 said:

Homework Statement


Let f(x,y) = sin(∏*y^2). Let R be the triangular region on the x-y plane with the vertices at (0,0) (0,1) (.5,1). Consider the solid that is under z = f(x,y) and over the region R. Calculate the volume over that region using double integrals.

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


∫^{1}_{0}∫^{1}_{.5}sin(∏*y^2) dxdy
Integrating with respect to x first gives
.5∫^{1}_{0}sin(∏*y^2)dy.
After this I'm stuck because I know there is no simple anti-derivative for that function.
If you reverse the order of integration then, sin(∏*y^2) would have to be integrated at first as well, so not sure what to do.
Hello mman014. Welcome to PF !

You are integrating over a rectangular region.

Write an equation for each line that is on the boundary of region R.
 
Thanks.

Anyways so I figured out that I had the limits wrong, and when I change it I am getting
∫^{1}_{0}∫^{sin(∏*y^2)}_{0}sin(∏*y^2)dxdy
So from there I get
∫^{1}_{0}sin(∏*y^2)[x]^{sin(∏*y^2)}_{0}
= ∫^{1}_{0} sin^{2}(∏*y^2) dy
At this point I am stuck again, unless I am doing something wrong or I found the wrong limits again. From here the only way I can think of continuing is using trig substitution and then I would have
the integral of 1/2 - (cos2(∏*y^2))/2. Which doesn't really help because I would still have to integrate the cos(2∏2y^2) which is the same problem as before.
 
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mman014 said:
Thanks.

Anyways so I figured out that I had the limits wrong, and when I change it I am getting
∫^{1}_{0}∫^{sin(∏*y^2)}_{0}sin(∏*y^2)dxdy
So from there I get
∫^{1}_{0}sin(∏*y^2)[x]^{sin(∏*y^2)}_{0}
= ∫^{1}_{0} sin^{2}(∏*y^2) dy
At this point I am stuck again, unless I am doing something wrong or I found the wrong limits again. From here the only way I can think of continuing is using trig substitution and then I would have
the integral of 1/2 - (cos2(∏*y^2))/2. Which doesn't really help because I would still have to integrate the cos(2∏2y^2) which is the same problem as before.

You continue to have them wrong.

As I suggested:
"Write an equation for each line that is on the boundary of region R."​
 
Wow so I just realized the mistake I made, wasn't thinking properly., equation of the line is just y = 2x so x = .5y, and I got it from there just using u sub and the rest is easy.
 
mman014 said:
Wow so I just realized the mistake I made, wasn't thinking properly., equation of the line is just y = 2x so x = .5y, and I got it from there just using u sub and the rest is easy.
Excellent !
 
Anyways thanks for making me realize my mistake haha. I was staring at the problem for too long, fresh eyes always help.
 

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