MHB Is This Integral Calculating Area or Volume?

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The discussion centers on evaluating the double integral $$\iint_R(3x^5-y^2\sin{y}+5)\,dA$$ over the region defined by the circle $R=[(x,y)|x^2+y^2 \le 5]$. The integrand includes an odd function, $y^2\sin(y)$, which simplifies the calculation by reducing to zero when integrated over symmetric limits. The resulting volume integral is expressed in terms of $x$ and $y$, leading to a final evaluation of $V=25\pi$. Participants also consider alternative methods, such as using horizontal strips and polar coordinates, to confirm the nature of the integral as calculating area rather than volume. The conclusion emphasizes that the integral represents area, not volume.
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$$\iint_\limits{R}(3x^5-y^2\sin{y}+5)
\,dA$$
$$R=[(x,y)|x^2+y^2 \le 5]$$


 
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Re: 232.q1.5e dbl trig int

First, let's plot $R$...

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Let's try vertical strips:

$$V=\int_{-\sqrt{5}}^{\sqrt{5}}\int_{-\sqrt{5-x^2}}^{\sqrt{5-x^2}} 3x^5-y^2\sin(y)+5\,dy\,dx$$

One thing that makes our life a great deal easier is to recognize that the following term in the integrand:

$$y^2\sin(y)$$

is an odd function, and since the limits are symmetrical about the $y$-axis, it goes to zero, so we may state:

$$V=\int_{-\sqrt{5}}^{\sqrt{5}}\int_{-\sqrt{5-x^2}}^{\sqrt{5-x^2}} 3x^5+5\,dy\,dx$$

$$V=\int_{-\sqrt{5}}^{\sqrt{5}}3x^5+5\int_{-\sqrt{5-x^2}}^{\sqrt{5-x^2}}\,dy\,dx$$

$$V=2\int_{-\sqrt{5}}^{\sqrt{5}} \sqrt{5-x^2}\left(3x^5+5\right)\,dx$$

Again, we may use the odd-function rule to simplify this to:

$$V=10\int_{-\sqrt{5}}^{\sqrt{5}} \sqrt{5-x^2}\,dx$$

Now, we may use the even function rule to state:

$$V=20\int_{0}^{\sqrt{5}} \sqrt{5-x^2}\,dx$$

I will let you take it from here. :)

Can you set this up using horizontal strips? How about polar coordinates?
 

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Re: 232.q1.5e dbl trig int

would this not be Area not Volume

$=25\pi$
 

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