Evaluate the triple integral paraboloid

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is defined by the paraboloid x = 5y² + 5z² and the plane x = 5. Participants are exploring the setup and bounds for the integral in a cylindrical coordinate system.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants describe using cylindrical coordinates to set up the integral, with bounds derived from the paraboloid and the plane. There are questions about the correctness of the bounds and the evaluation process, as some participants report obtaining incorrect answers.

Discussion Status

Multiple participants have reiterated similar setups for the integral, indicating a shared approach. However, there is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the bounds or the evaluation method, as some participants are seeking clarification on the results they obtain.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of the problem as posed, with a focus on ensuring the bounds accurately reflect the geometric constraints of the region E. There is an emphasis on the need for careful consideration of the integration limits and the coordinate transformations involved.

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Evaluate the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is bounded by the paraboloid
x = 5y2+ 5z2 and the plane x = 5.

My work so far:
Since it's a paraboloid, where each cross section parallel to the plane x = 5 is a circle, cylindrical polars is what I used, so my bounds are 5y2+5z2 ≤x ≤ 5 -----> 5r2 ≤ x ≤ 5, since each cross-section is a full circle 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π. Also, when x=0, y2 + z2=0 -----> r=0 and x=5 -----> y2+z2=1 -----> r=1, so my bounds for r are 0 ≤r ≤ 1.

My triple integral is then:
∫∫∫E 5x dV = ∫(from 0 to 2π) ∫(from 0 to 1) ∫(from 5r2 to 5) 5xr dx dr dθ

I keep getting the wrong answer after evaluating it
 
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carl123 said:
Evaluate the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is bounded by the paraboloid
x = 5y2+ 5z2 and the plane x = 5.

My work so far:
Since it's a paraboloid, where each cross section parallel to the plane x = 5 is a circle, cylindrical polars is what I used, so my bounds are 5y2+5z2 ≤x ≤ 5 -----> 5r2 ≤ x ≤ 5, since each cross-section is a full circle 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π. Also, when x=0, y2 + z2=0 -----> r=0 and x=5 -----> y2+z2=1 -----> r=1, so my bounds for r are 0 ≤r ≤ 1.

My triple integral is then:
∫∫∫E 5x dV = ∫(from 0 to 2π) ∫(from 0 to 1) ∫(from 5r2 to 5) 5xr dx dr dθ

I keep getting the wrong answer after evaluating it

What answer do you get when you evaluate it? What do you think is the correct answer?
 
Your domain of integration is ##E=\{(x,y,z) \in\mathbb{R}^3, \ 0\le x \le 5, 0\le y^2 + z^2 \le x/5\}##

If you sketch what it looks like, you'll see that a natural change of variable is ##(x,y,z) = \phi(x',\rho,\theta) = (x', \rho \cos\theta, \rho \sin\theta) ##, with ##\rho > 0## and ##\theta \in [0,2\pi[## to make it bijective except for the points on the ##x## axis.

Then, your reciprocal domain is ##\phi^{-1}(E) = \{ 0\le x' \le 5,\ 0<\rho\le \sqrt{x'/5}, \ 0\le \theta < 2\pi \} ##
 
carl123 said:
Evaluate the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is bounded by the paraboloid
x = 5y2+ 5z2 and the plane x = 5.

My work so far:
Since it's a paraboloid, where each cross section parallel to the plane x = 5 is a circle, cylindrical polars is what I used, so my bounds are 5y2+5z2 ≤x ≤ 5 -----> 5r2 ≤ x ≤ 5, since each cross-section is a full circle 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π. Also, when x=0, y2 + z2=0 -----> r=0 and x=5 -----> y2+z2=1 -----> r=1, so my bounds for r are 0 ≤r ≤ 1.

My triple integral is then:
∫∫∫E 5x dV = ∫(from 0 to 2π) ∫(from 0 to 1) ∫(from 5r2 to 5) 5xr dx dr dθ

I keep getting the wrong answer after evaluating it
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