How to Calculate a Double Integer with a Function in a Given Area?

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The problem involves calculating a double integral of the function f(x,y)=2x*cos(y^4) over a specified region D in R^2, defined by the constraints 0≤x≤1 and x^(2/3)≤y≤1. The original poster seeks assistance with the integration process and the setup of limits.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to evaluate the double integral using different orders of integration and substitution methods but encounters difficulties. Some participants suggest drawing a sketch of the region to clarify the limits of integration. Others question the correctness of the limits provided by the original poster and encourage reconsideration of the integration setup.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the correct limits of integration and the appropriate order for evaluating the double integral. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance has been offered regarding the need to visualize the region and reconsider the integration limits.

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Participants note the importance of accurately defining the region of integration and the implications of changing the order of integration. There is an emphasis on understanding the geometric interpretation of the problem.

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This was a problem on a final test I took this april in Reykjavík University and I whould be greatful if you could help me with it.

Homework Statement



Let f(x,y)=2x*cos(y^4) be a function and let D be area in R^2 defined by 0≤x≤1 and x^(2/3)≤y≤1.
Calculate the double integer:
∫∫f(x,y)dA

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The Attempt at a Solution



∫dx∫2x*cos(y^4)dy
I have tried to use substitution but that doesn´t lead me anywhere.
I also tried to solve it this way...
∫dy∫2x*cos(y^4)dx which leads to...
∫dy*(x^2*cos(y^4)) and when I add in for x...
∫dy*cos(y^4) and if I use substitution now I will get...
1/4*∫cos(u)du and the final answer isn´t sufficient...
1/4*(sin(1)-sin(x^(8/3)))

I would be very greatful if you could help me...
 
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Carefully draw a sketch of the region. Now when you integrate dx, what will be the upper and lower limits of the integration in terms of y?
 
the upper limits are 1 and lower limits are x^(2/3) in terms of y
and upper limits are 1 and lower limits are 1 in terms of x
 
That's not what my picture looks like. The integration dx goes along a horizontal line through the region. It's the part above (above being the positive y direction) the curve x^(2/3)=y. Want to try again?
 
I have no clue...:S
 
The region inside of the square 0<=x<=1 and 0<=y<=1 above the curve y=x^(2/3). Pick a value of y and draw a horizontal line. Tell me what the x value is where it crosses the region. It looks to me like it will hit the y-axis first and then the curve, right?
 
The problem requires you to change the order of integration. The limits that are given have you integrating with respect to y first.
 

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