Finding the volume - Polar coordinates

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a region defined by a cylinder and a paraboloid. The cylinder is described by the equation x² + y² = 2y, while the volume is bounded above by the surface x² + y² + z = 1 and below by the plane z = 0. Participants are exploring the conversion of these equations into polar coordinates to set up a double integral for volume calculation.

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  • Participants discuss converting the cylinder's equation to polar coordinates, with some expressing confusion over the correct form. There are attempts to set up a double integral for volume calculation, but discrepancies in the approach lead to questions about the validity of the equations derived. Some participants also explore the division of the integral into two parts based on the geometry of the region.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights and clarifications regarding the equations and integral setup. There is recognition of differing interpretations of the problem, and some guidance has been offered regarding the integration limits based on the geometry of the region.

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Participants are navigating potential misunderstandings related to the conversion of equations to polar coordinates and the implications for setting up the volume integral. There is mention of a coursebook example that may influence their reasoning.

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Hello everyone,

1. Homework Statement

Question : Find the volume of the region which remains inside the cyclinder x 2 + y 2 = 2y, and is bounded from above by the paraboloid surface x 2 + y 2 + z = 1 and from below by the plane z = 0

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This looks like a pretty straightforward question. First thing to do is converting equations to polar coordinates. When they are converted, the cylinder's region can be written as r = 2sinθ. Parabolaid surface's eq. is (1-r2).Through these, a double integral can easily be set up as the following:

∫(from 0 to π)∫from 0 to 2sinθ) (1-r2)rdrdθ.

However, the solution to this problem proposes a different approach which does not return the same answer.

Here it is:
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Thanks in advance,
 
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Dilemma said:
Hello everyone,Question : Find the volume of the region which remains inside the cyclinder x 2 + y 2 = 2y, and is bounded from above by the paraboloid surface x 2 + y 2 + z = 1 and from below by the plane z = 0

Attempt : This looks like a pretty straightforward question. First thing to do is converting equations to polar coordinates. When they are converted, the cylinder's region can be written as r = 2sinθ
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If you convert the cylinder's equation to polar coordinates, you get ##r^2 = 2r\sin(\theta)##, which is different from what you show.
Dilemma said:
. Parabolaid surface's eq. is (1-r2).
What you show here is not an equation. What equation do you get?
Dilemma said:
Through these, a double integral can easily be set up as the following:

∫(from 0 to π)∫from 0 to 2sinθ) (1-r2)rdrdθ.

However, the solution to this problem proposes a different approach which does not return the same answer.

Here it is:
Mm1ZSoV.png


Thanks in advance,
 
Hello Mark,

I am sorry for the inconvenience I caused.

Mark44 said:
No.
If you convert the cylinder's equation to polar coordinates, you get ##r^2 = 2r\sin(\theta)##, which is different from what you show.
What you show here is not an equation. What equation do you get?

I simplified ##r^2 = 2r\sin(\theta)##.

Then, I converted parabolaid's surface equation.

##z = 1 - x^{2}-y^{2}##
##z = 1 - r^{2}##​
 
Dilemma said:
Hello Mark,

I am sorry for the inconvenience I caused.
No problem. That's what we're here for.
Dilemma said:
I simplified ##r^2 = 2r\sin(\theta)##.

Then, I converted parabolaid's surface equation.

##z = 1 - x^{2}-y^{2}##
##z = 1 - r^{2}##​
You should get a different result from these equations.
 
Here is my reasoning :

By polar coordinates definition ##x = r\cos(\theta)## and ##y = r\sin(\theta)##. Therefore, ##x^{2}+y^{2} = r^{2}## I do not see any problem. Also, the answer confirms my logic. The only problem is that the answer divides the integral into two, one of them is from 0 to ##\pi/6##, and the other is from ##\pi/6## to ##\pi/2##. However, second part of the integral's "r" range is 0 to 1, and I am having difficult times understanding this. My coursebook has a similar question solved in a similar manner as mine.
 
You know, I feel like you're missing an extra integral sign. Shouldn't you use cylindrical coordinates, or something?
 
Dilemma said:
Here is my reasoning :

By polar coordinates definition ##x = r\cos(\theta)## and ##y = r\sin(\theta)##. Therefore, ##x^{2}+y^{2} = r^{2}## I do not see any problem. Also, the answer confirms my logic. The only problem is that the answer divides the integral into two, one of them is from 0 to ##\pi/6##, and the other is from ##\pi/6## to ##\pi/2##. However, second part of the integral's "r" range is 0 to 1, and I am having difficult times understanding this. My coursebook has a similar question solved in a similar manner as mine.

Look at the first quadrant in this picture, which shows the circle traces in the ##xy## plane:
upload_2017-1-2_11-46-6.png

The brown region is the polar area over which you need to integrate. The ##30^\circ## line divides the area into two parts. In the lower sliver under the line ##r## goes from ##0## to the pink circle. Above the line ##r## goes from ##0## to the brown circle.
 
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Thank you. I now understand that I did not consider the region which is limited by the surface x 2 + y 2 + z = 1.
 

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