Evaluating Surface Integral for Hyperboloid in Cylinder

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a surface integral for a hyperboloid defined by the equation y = x^2 + z^2, constrained within a cylinder described by x^2 + z^2 = 4. Participants are exploring the setup and calculations necessary for this integral.

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  • Participants discuss various methods for setting up the surface integral, including projections onto different coordinate planes (xz-plane vs. xy-plane). There are attempts to simplify the integrand and questions about the appropriateness of different projection choices. Some participants suggest converting to polar coordinates and express concerns about missing components in the integral.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on projection methods and integrand setup. There is recognition of the need to adjust limits in integration and a suggestion to use substitutions to simplify the integral further. Multiple interpretations and approaches are being explored without a clear consensus.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the amount of direct assistance they can provide. There is also mention of differing approaches to substitution in the integral, leading to varying results.

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Homework Statement



Evaluate the surface integral



Homework Equations



f(x,y,z)=y where sigma is part of the hyperboloid y=x^2+z^2 that lies inside cylinder x^2+z^2=4



The Attempt at a Solution



For [itex]\displaystyle S= \int \int_R \sqrt(z_x^2+z_y^2+1) dA[/itex]

I calculate [itex]\displaystyle \sqrt(z_x^2+z_y^2+1)=\sqrt( \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{y-x^2}}+ \frac{1}{\sqrt{y-x^2}}+1)[/itex]
I have tried simplifying this further but it still looks ugly...any suggestions on how to continue and evalute the surface integral?

Thanks
 
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bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



Evaluate the surface integral

Homework Equations



f(x,y,z)=y where sigma is part of the hyperboloid y=x^2+z^2 that lies inside cylinder x^2+z^2=4

The Attempt at a Solution



For [itex]\displaystyle S= \int \int_R \sqrt(z_x^2+z_y^2+1) dA[/itex]

I calculate [itex]\displaystyle \sqrt(z_x^2+z_y^2+1)=\sqrt( \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{y-x^2}}+ \frac{1}{\sqrt{y-x^2}}+1)[/itex]
I have tried simplifying this further but it still looks ugly...any suggestions on how to continue and evalute the surface integral?

Thanks

I assume you've projected on to the xz-plane, after all that would be the easier option.

It may be easier to stick with the explicit equation already given for y. So you attain the normal vector

[itex]n = \frac{(2x,-1,2z)}{\sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1}}[/itex]

Projecting on to the xz-plane we get;

[itex]|n.j| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1}}[/itex]

So

[itex]dS = \frac{dA_y}{|n.j|} = \sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1} dA_y[/itex]

After that it would be ideal to convert to polar co-ordinates. You also seem to have left the original y out of the surface integral.
 
Silversonic said:
I assume you've projected on to the xz-plane, after all that would be the easier option.

It may be easier to stick with the explicit equation already given for y. So you attain the normal vector

[itex]n = \frac{(2x,-1,2z)}{\sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1}}[/itex]

Projecting on to the xz-plane we get;

[itex]|n.j| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1}}[/itex]

So

[itex]dS = \frac{dA_y}{|n.j|} = \sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1} dA_y[/itex]

After that it would be ideal to convert to polar co-ordinates. You also seem to have left the original y out of the surface integral.

I was intending to project onto xy plane becasue we can get z as a function of x and y... How would one know whether to project onto the standard xy or in your case the xz plane...

Can you explain this

Projecting on to the xz-plane we get;

[itex]|n.j| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x^2 + 4z^2 + 1}}[/itex]
 
OK, it makes sense to project onto the xz plane

I set up the integrand to be

[itex]\displaystyle \int_{0}^{2 \pi} \int_{0}^{2} r sin \theta \sqrt(4r^2+1) r dr d \theta[/itex]...?
 
bugatti79 said:
OK, it makes sense to project onto the xz plane

I set up the integrand to be

[itex]\displaystyle \int_{0}^{2 \pi} \int_{0}^{2} r sin \theta \sqrt(4r^2+1) r dr d \theta[/itex]...?

Almost

[itex]y = x^2 + z^2 = r^2[/itex]

So you get [itex]\displaystyle \int_{0}^{2 \pi} \int_{0}^{2} r^2 \times \sqrt(4r^2+1)dS[/itex]

Where dS is the surface of this circle, which is given by [itex]r dr d \theta[/itex]

[itex]\displaystyle \int_{0}^{2 \pi} \int_{0}^{2} r^2 \times \sqrt(4r^2+1) \times rdrd \theta[/itex]

You can use the substitution [itex]u = 4r^2 + 1[/itex]

Wondered why this question seemed familiar, is it out of the James Stewart Calculus book?
 
Silversonic said:
Almost

[itex]y = x^2 + z^2 = r^2[/itex]

So you get [itex]\displaystyle \int_{0}^{2 \pi} \int_{0}^{2} r^2 \times \sqrt(4r^2+1)dS[/itex]

Where dS is the surface of this circle, which is given by [itex]r dr d \theta[/itex]

[itex]\displaystyle \int_{0}^{2 \pi} \int_{0}^{2} r^2 \times \sqrt(4r^2+1) \times rdrd \theta[/itex]

You can use the substitution [itex]u = 4r^2 + 1[/itex]

Wondered why this question seemed familiar, is it out of the James Stewart Calculus book?

Wolfram alpha seems to use u=r^2. Both give different answers.

My attempt for u=4^r2+1 is du=8rdr implies rdr =du/8 and r^2=(u-1)/4

The integrand becomes

[itex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{32} \int_0^2 u^{3/2} -u^{1/2} du[/itex]...?
 
bugatti79 said:
Wolfram alpha seems to use u=r^2. Both give different answers.

My attempt for u=4^r2+1 is du=8rdr implies rdr =du/8 and r^2=(u-1)/4

The integrand becomes

[itex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{32} \int_0^2 u^{3/2} -u^{1/2} du[/itex]...?

Did you change your limits?
 
Silversonic said:
Did you change your limits?

Forgot that. Thanks
 

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