How Do You Calculate the Volume of Solid B Bounded by Given Surfaces?

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The volume of solid B, bounded by the surfaces defined by the equations x² + y² = 1 and x² + y² + z² = 2², is calculated using cylindrical coordinates. The correct integration function is based on the projection of the circle on the xy-plane, leading to the volume expression Pi*sqrt(3). However, this result does not align with the volume calculated using the cylinder volume formula V(cyl) = pi*r²*h, which yields Pi*2*sqrt(3). The discrepancy indicates a need for careful verification of integration limits and function definitions.

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Homework Statement


Sketch the solid B that lies inside the surface x^2 + y^2 = 1 and is bounded above and below by the surface x^2 + y^2 + z^2= 2^2. Then find the volume of B.


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projxy = projection onto the xy plane, proj zy = projection on the zy plane

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I just wanted to check whether my definition of the integration is correct, meaning:

1) Is the function of the integration right? (Since the circle on the xy plane is x^2 + y^2 = 1, I've used that)

2) Are the limits correct?

Thanks for any help!
 
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I've converted the above integral into cylindrical coordinates and solved it, and I ended up with Pi*sqrt(3) as the solution. However, it doesn't match the answer of solving the cylinder by using the formula V(cyl)=pi*r^2*h = pi*(1)^2*2*sqrt(3) = pi*2*sqrt(3)
 

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