Drawing the Domain for Double Integral of Function of Two Variable

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The discussion revolves around understanding how to determine the domain for double integrals of functions of two variables, particularly when another one-variable function is involved in defining the limits. Participants are exploring the basics of drawing the domain in a two-dimensional context.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are questioning how to find the region D for the double integral, with some suggesting that the method depends on the specific region being considered. There are inquiries about the implications of having a one-variable function and how to establish limits for the variables involved.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants sharing their thoughts on the importance of visualizing the functions involved and the challenges of drawing complex functions. Some have suggested converting to polar coordinates for specific examples, while others are seeking techniques to determine the limits and region D without graphical representation.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of a specific example involving a paraboloid and a cylinder, indicating that the discussion is not tied to a single problem but rather to general techniques for finding domains in various contexts. Participants are also considering the limitations of available information when determining the region D.

Handala
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This is not for a specific problem, just in general:
If we want to find the double integral of a function of two varaible, when we got other 1 varaible function to define the domain. What are the basics of drawing the domain in 2d (x, y only)?
 
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What does "other 1 variable function" refer to? I don't see what the domain of the function f(x,y) has got to do with the double integral of f(x,y) over a given region.
 
All I meant is how to fine the region D of the function to know the limits of each variable?
 
Handala said:
All I meant is how to fine the region D of the function to know the limits of each variable?

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2452/graphoy9.png

rule is first define limits for the changing var (see blue line), and then integrate constants.

Limit is simply f(x) to g(x)
 
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Handala said:
All I meant is how to fine the region D of the function to know the limits of each variable?

How you do that depends strongly on the particular region. Since you say this is for a specific problem, what is the specific problem? What region are you talking about?
 
HallsofIvy said:
How you do that depends strongly on the particular region. Since you say this is for a specific problem, what is the specific problem? What region are you talking about?

First thanks for replying. I said its not for a specific problem. However, let's take this for any example:
(Find the volume of the solid that lies under the paraboloid z=x^2+y^2, above the xy-plane, and inside the cylinder x^2+y^2=2x.)
I think we should convert to Polar coordinate. I know how to find r, but the problem is how to find the angle (theta).

Now for other problems, when you have the couple of function, how do we find the the region D, I know some would say draw the function, but some functions are hard for me to draw them. Hope some one knows a techinque of how to find the limit or the region D (The domain).
 
rootX said:
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2452/graphoy9.png

rule is first define limits for the changing var (see blue line), and then integrate constants.

Limit is simply f(x) to g(x)

1st thanks for replying.
I see what you mean, but what if there is no picture of the function. If we only given couple of functions, what the best method to follow to find the region D?
 
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Handala said:
1st thanks for replying.
I see what you mean, but what if there is no picture of the function. If we only given couple of functions, what the best method to follow to find the region D?

provide an example.

we can always draw D from functions .. in most simple cases
 

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