How to Evaluate a Surface Integral on a Portion of a Sphere Above a Plane?

In summary, the given surface integral, evaluated over a portion of a sphere above a plane, can be expressed in terms of polar coordinates and simplified to a final answer of -20π/3. However, it is important to pay close attention to all steps and not make careless mistakes, such as introducing a negative factor.
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Homework Statement



Evauate Surface integral
[itex]\int\int_{\sigma}(x^2 + y^2)dS[/itex]
where [itex]\sigma [/itex] is the portion of the sphere [itex]x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 4 [/itex]
above the plane z = 1.

Homework Equations


[itex]
\int\int_{\sigma} f(x,y) \sqrt{\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}^2+\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}^2+1}
[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution



The plane and the sphere intercect at z=1 and x2+y2=3.
so
[itex]z=\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}[/itex]

we have

[itex]
\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}= \frac{-x}{\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}} [/itex]
and
[itex]\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}= \frac{-y}{\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}} [/itex]

Z gives a projection of a disk onto the xy plane of x2+y2[itex]\leq 3[/itex]

Which is
[itex] R: 0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi [/itex] [itex] 0\leq r \leq \sqrt{3} [/itex] in polar co-ordinates

Therefore
[itex]\int\int_{\sigma}(x^2 + y^2)dS[/itex]= [itex]\int\int_{R}(x^2 + y^2)\sqrt{(\frac{\partial z}{\partial x})^2+(\frac{\partial z}{\partial y})^2+1} [/itex]

which equals


[itex]\int\int_{R}(x^2 + y^2)dS[/itex]= [itex]\int\int_{R}(x^2 + y^2)\sqrt{(\frac{-x}{\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}})^2+(\frac{-y}{\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}})^2+1} [/itex]

In polar co-ordinates
We have I think...

[itex]\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}}\left[(r^2)2\sqrt{\frac{-1}{r^2-4}} (r) \right]dr d\theta[/itex]

[itex]\int_{0}^{2\pi}\frac{-10}{3}d\theta[/itex]
[itex] = \frac{-20\pi}{3}[/itex]

Does this look alright ?
I'm not sure about if I've changed the [itex]\sqrt{(\frac{-x}{\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}})^2+(\frac{-y}{\sqrt{4-x^2-y^2}})^2+1}[/itex] to polar co-ordinates correctly
 
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That actually looks pretty good. Except where did you get that wacky (-1) factor? You are integrating a nonnegative function, x^2+y^2. The answer had better be nonnegative.
 
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Thanks alot!
I don't think I was concentrating enough.
It is very easy to get lost doing some of these integrals.
 

What is a surface integral?

A surface integral is a mathematical concept used in calculus, specifically in multivariable calculus, to evaluate the flux of a vector field across a surface. It involves integrating a scalar or vector function over a specified surface in a three-dimensional space.

What is the purpose of evaluating a surface integral?

The purpose of evaluating a surface integral is to calculate the total amount of a physical quantity, such as fluid flow or electric field, passing through a given surface. This information can be useful in various fields such as physics, engineering, and geology.

How is a surface integral different from a regular integral?

A surface integral differs from a regular integral in that it involves integrating over a two-dimensional surface rather than a one-dimensional line. This requires a different approach and formula, as well as a deeper understanding of vector calculus concepts.

What are some real-world applications of surface integrals?

Surface integrals have numerous real-world applications, such as calculating the flow of fluids through pipes, determining the pressure on a body submerged in a liquid, and estimating the amount of heat transfer on a surface. They are also used in computer graphics to render three-dimensional objects and in physics to calculate the total electric charge on a surface.

What are some methods for evaluating surface integrals?

There are several methods for evaluating surface integrals, including using parametric equations, using vector fields, and using the Divergence Theorem or Stokes' Theorem. The choice of method depends on the specific problem and the given information. For more complex surfaces, numerical methods such as Monte Carlo integration may be used.

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