Evaluate the iterated integral by converting to polar coordinates

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The problem involves evaluating an iterated integral by converting to polar coordinates. The region of integration is defined in the Cartesian plane, bounded by specific equations, and the integrand is a function of the distance from the origin.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the conversion of the region from Cartesian to polar coordinates, questioning the correct representation of the semi-circle and the limits of integration. There are attempts to derive the polar equations corresponding to the given boundaries and to establish the limits for both r and θ.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively exploring the conversion process and have identified some bounds for r and θ. There is a recognition of the need to express the region in polar coordinates to facilitate the integration. Some participants have confirmed their findings, while others are still clarifying their understanding of the relationships between the variables.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of specific constraints related to the boundaries of the region and the necessity of using polar coordinates for the integration limits. The discussion reflects a collaborative effort to ensure all aspects of the conversion are addressed.

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Homework Statement



Where the region is:

D = {(x,y)| 0\leqx\leq2;0\leqy\leq\sqrt{}2x-x^2}

Double integral over region D with f(x,y) = \sqrt{}x^2+y^2 and respect to dA

Homework Equations


Trig. Identities:
x = rcos(theta)
y = rsin(theta)
x^2+y^2 = r^2

The Attempt at a Solution



First, I graphed D in xy-plane and got a semi-circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units and is bounded by
x=0 and x=2
I converted to polar coordinates and got these:
f(x,y) = r
dA = r(dr)d(theta)

D = {(r,theta)| 0\leqr\leq2;x/0\leqtheta\leqpi}

I'm not sure if everything is accounted from (x,y) to (r,theta) and the cone that is made from f(x,y).

Thank you for taking your time to read this.
 
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What is the equation of the "(semi-)circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units" (radius = 1) ? - in polar coordinates.
 
SammyS said:
What is the equation of the "(semi-)circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units" (radius = 1) ? - in polar coordinates.

it's the function of the y interval --> \sqrt{}2x-x^2
I didn't convert it to polar coordinates, I just graphed it using (x,y) coordinates and looked at the boundaries.
 
zm500 said:
it's the function of the y interval --> \sqrt{}2x-x^2
I didn't convert it polar coordinates, I just graphed it using (x,y) coordinates and looked at the boundaries.
You need it in polar coordinates to get your integration limits for the iterated integral in polar coordinates. The upper limit of integration for r is a function of θ .
 
SammyS said:
You need it in polar coordinates to get your integration limits for the iterated integral in polar coordinates. The upper limit of integration for r is a function of θ .

OOOOH
Ok Imma try that.
 
So, I used x and y trig identities and got this
y-upper bound: r(theta) = 2cos(theta)
y-lower bound: r(theta) = 0

But How do I get theta bounds?
 
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zm500 said:
So, I used x and y trig identities and got this
y-upper bound: r(theta) = 2cos(theta)
y-lower bound: r(theta) = 0

But How do I get theta bounds?

Wait... I already have the theta bounds: it's 0 to pi. For theta, I just look at the graph.
 
zm500 said:
Wait... I already have the theta bounds: it's 0 to pi. For theta, I just look at the graph.

ooops never mind. I finally got it. So, the final region D in polar coordinates is

r-upper: 2cos(theta)
r-lower:0

theta-upper:pi/2
theta-lower:0

i just used r = 2cos(theta) to solve for theta bounds.
 
Yes! Looks good.
 

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