Double Integral Setup for a Rectangular Region

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The discussion revolves around setting up double integrals for a rectangular region defined by specific vertices. Participants explore the integration process without evaluating the integrals, focusing on the limits of integration for different orders of integration.

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  • One participant requests assistance in setting up the double integral for the function \( \sin(x) \cos(x) \) over the specified rectangular region.
  • Another participant provides two setups for the integral using horizontal and vertical strips, indicating the limits of integration for both orders.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the appropriate limits of integration for \( dx\,dy \) versus \( dy\,dx \), seeking clarification on how to determine these limits based on the region.
  • A participant describes the rectangular region bounded by the lines \( x=-\pi,\,x=\pi,\,y=0,\,y=\frac{\pi}{2} \) as a basis for setting the limits.
  • One participant mentions the intention to practice more similar questions, indicating a desire to improve understanding of the topic.

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Participants generally agree on the setup of the double integrals but express uncertainty regarding the specific limits of integration for different orders. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to determine these limits.

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Participants have not fully clarified the reasoning behind choosing specific limits for each order of integration, and there are unresolved questions about the implications of the rectangular region on these limits.

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Set up an integral for both orders of integration.
DO NOT EVALUATE THE INTEGRAL.

Let S S = double integrals

Let R = region

S S sinx cos x dA

R: rectangle with vertices (-pi, 0), (pi, 0), (pi, pi/2), (-pi, pi/2)

I am having such a hard time with the set up.

I can graph the region but have no idea how to proceed from there. I need solution steps.
 
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If we use horizontal strips, then we would use:

$$I=\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} \sin(x)\cos(x)\,dx\,dy$$

If we use vertical strips, then:

$$I=\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} \sin(x)\cos(x)\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \,dy\,dx$$
 
MarkFL said:
If we use horizontal strips, then we would use:

$$I=\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} \sin(x)\cos(x)\,dx\,dy$$

If we use vertical strips, then:

$$I=\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} \sin(x)\cos(x)\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \,dy\,dx$$

Wonderful but I do not know what limits of integration apply to dxdy as oppossed to dydx.
 
Harpazo said:
Wonderful but I do not know what limits of integration apply to dxdy as oppossed to dydx.

I've given the limits in the definite double integrals. :D
 
MarkFL said:
I've given the limits in the definite double integrals. :D

How do you decide which limits to apply for each double integral?
 
Harpazo said:
How do you decide which limits to apply for each double integral?

From the region $D$...in this case it is a rectangular region bounded by the lines $$x=-\pi,\,x=\pi,\,y=0,\,y=\frac{\pi}{2}$$.
 
MarkFL said:
From the region $D$...in this case it is a rectangular region bounded by the lines $$x=-\pi,\,x=\pi,\,y=0,\,y=\frac{\pi}{2}$$.

I will practice more similar questions.
 

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