Help with bounds for integration

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The discussion focuses on changing the bounds for the integral of sin(x^2) with x ranging from 1 to 2y and y from 0 to 1. The user graphed the bounds and attempted to convert the equations but is struggling to achieve the correct answer. Despite using technology for verification, the computed result does not match the expected value from the textbook. Clarifications are sought regarding the region of integration and the correct order of integration. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately defining the bounds and showing detailed computations for better assistance.
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Homework Statement



I'm trying to change the bounds for this integral
Sin(x^2)dxdy

With x going from 1 to 2y, y going from 0 to 1
(I already know the integration for sin(x^2)

The Attempt at a Solution



I converted 2y=x to 1/2x=y and graphed all the bounds.

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haj14p

I went with 1,2 for my xbounds, and the 1/2x = y to to 1, I'm getting answer close to the correct answer, but no dice.
 

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Quatros said:

Homework Statement



I'm trying to change the bounds for this integral
Sin(x^2)dxdy

With x going from 1 to 2y, y going from 0 to 1
(I already know the integration for sin(x^2)

The Attempt at a Solution



I converted 2y=x to 1/2x=y and graphed all the bounds.

View attachment 215034
haj14p

I went with 1,2 for my xbounds, and the 1/2x = y to to 1, I'm getting answer close to the correct answer, but no dice.

Show your actual computations, and tell us your answer.
 
(forgot to add a +3 in sign) With wolfram (we were allowed to use tech for this one) I'm getting -.0116111 ( which is the correct answer in the book).
But with my parameters, -.0200198 with those parameters. y=.5x to 1, and x = 1 to 2. )
 
I really need help on this.
 
Quatros said:

Homework Statement



I'm trying to change the bounds for this integral
Sin(x^2)dxdy

With x going from 1 to 2y, y going from 0 to 1
(I already know the integration for sin(x^2)
Your problem statement isn't very clear. Is the region of integration the triangle bounded by the x-axis, the line x = 1, and the line y = (1/2)x?
And are you supposed to change the order of integration?

Based on what you wrote above, the region would be described as ##\{(x, y) | 2y \le x \le 1, 0 \le y \le 1\}##. Note that in the triangle, for a given y value, the x value on the sloping line is less than the x-value on the vertical line.
Quatros said:

The Attempt at a Solution



I converted 2y=x to 1/2x=y and graphed all the bounds.

View attachment 215034
haj14p

I went with 1,2 for my xbounds, and the 1/2x = y to to 1, I'm getting answer close to the correct answer, but no dice.
It's not as simple as just switching letters. Think about the range of x values in the triangle.
 
Quatros said:
(forgot to add a +3 in sign) With wolfram (we were allowed to use tech for this one) I'm getting -.0116111 ( which is the correct answer in the book).
But with my parameters, -.0200198 with those parameters. y=.5x to 1, and x = 1 to 2. )

This is not a helpful answer to my suggestion that you show your work. Write down the actual formulas you used.
 
Question: A clock's minute hand has length 4 and its hour hand has length 3. What is the distance between the tips at the moment when it is increasing most rapidly?(Putnam Exam Question) Answer: Making assumption that both the hands moves at constant angular velocities, the answer is ## \sqrt{7} .## But don't you think this assumption is somewhat doubtful and wrong?

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