How to Calculate the Volume of a Solid Using Polar Coordinates?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the volume of a solid using polar coordinates. The solid is defined by the region under the plane described by the equation 3x + 4y + z = 12, above the xy-plane, and within the cylinder defined by x^2 + y^2 = 2x.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the conversion of the cylinder equation into polar coordinates and the subsequent volume calculation. There are attempts to set up the integral for volume, with one participant expressing confusion over the limits of integration for theta.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the correct limits for theta in the context of the polar equation. Some guidance has been offered regarding checking the limits, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach yet.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted discrepancy between the calculated volume and the answer provided in the textbook, prompting further examination of the setup and limits of integration.

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Homework Statement


Use polar coordinates to find the volume of the solid where T is the region that lies under the plane 3x+4y+z=12, above the xy-plane, and inside the cylinder x^2+y^2=2x.

Homework Equations


None.

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's my work:
x^2+y^2=2x
x^2-2x+y^2=0
x^2-2x+1+y^2=1
(x-1)^2+y^2=1
(r*cos(theta)-1)^2+(r*sin(theta))^2=1
r^2(cos(theta))^2-2r*cos(theta)+1+r^2(sin(theta))^2=1
r^2-2r*cos(theta)=0
factor
r(r-2*cos(theta))=0
r-2cos(theta)=0
r=2cos(theta)
V=r dz dr d(theta) from 0 to 2pi, from 0 to 2cos(theta), from 0 to 12-3r(cos(theta))-4r(sin(theta))
=18pi
But the answer in the book is 9pi. Which answer is right?
 
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Math10 said:

Homework Statement


Use polar coordinates to find the volume of the solid where T is the region that lies under the plane 3x+4y+z=12, above the xy-plane, and inside the cylinder x^2+y^2=2x.

Homework Equations


None.

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's my work:
x^2+y^2=2x
x^2-2x+y^2=0
x^2-2x+1+y^2=1
(x-1)^2+y^2=1
(r*cos(theta)-1)^2+(r*sin(theta))^2=1
r^2(cos(theta))^2-2r*cos(theta)+1+r^2(sin(theta))^2=1
r^2-2r*cos(theta)=0
factor
r(r-2*cos(theta))=0
r-2cos(theta)=0
r=2cos(theta)
V=r dz dr d(theta) from 0 to 2pi, from 0 to 2cos(theta), from 0 to 12-3r(cos(theta))-4r(sin(theta))
=18pi
But the answer in the book is 9pi. Which answer is right?

The book is. Check your ##\theta## limits.
 
So how do I find the theta limits? Is it from -2pi to 2pi?
 
Math10 said:
So how do I find the theta limits? Is it from -2pi to 2pi?
Plot the graph of the polar equation circle and see what ##\theta## you need to get the circle.
 

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