Iterated integral in polar coordinates

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The discussion focuses on finding the volume of a solid defined by a hemisphere and an offset cylinder using polar coordinates. The integral setup is initially correct, but confusion arises regarding the bounds for the radius due to the cylinder's position. The cylinder's equation needs to be accurately transformed into polar coordinates for proper integration. Participants emphasize the importance of visualizing the shapes involved and suggest drawing diagrams to clarify the relationships between the hemisphere and the cylinder. Ultimately, a precise understanding of the cylinder's geometry is crucial for correctly setting up the integrals.
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Homework Statement


Use polar coordinates to find the volume of the solid inside the hemisphere z=sqrt(16-x^2-y^2) and inside the cylinder x^2+y^2-4x=0

Homework Equations


z=sqrt(16-x2-y2)
x2+y2-4x=0
x=rcos(Θ)
y=rsin(Θ)

z=√(16-r2)

The Attempt at a Solution



∫∫ r√(16-r2) dr dΘ

The problem is the bounds; because the circle isn't centered it's throwing me off. Would dr be from 2 to 4? That's the start and end of the radius as it's a circle centered at (2,0) with a radius of 2. Of course I'm assuming that dΘ is from 0 to 2pi. I tried integrating with dr from 0 to 2 and from 2 to 4, but both times the answer was different than Wolfram's.
 
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Do you understand what the object looks like? Can you post a decent picture, or describe it well in words?
The first trick is to get the order of integration right, and you have done that (z first here). But you need r to be a radius of the circle. How can you arrange that?
 
It's an offset vertical cylinder under a hemisphere. I don't follow what else you're saying.
 
e^(i Pi)+1=0 said:

Homework Statement


Use polar coordinates to find the volume of the solid inside the hemisphere z=sqrt(16-x^2-y^2) and inside the cylinder x^2+y^2-4x=0

Homework Equations


z=sqrt(16-x2-y2)
x2+y2-4x=0
x=rcos(Θ)
y=rsin(Θ)
So what do you get for the polar coordinate equation of that cylinder? You need that.
 
e^(i Pi)+1=0 said:
It's an offset vertical cylinder under a hemisphere. I don't follow what else you're saying.
Yes, it's offset, but can you be more precise about how the cylinder fits within the hemisphere? Draw a diagram for z=0.
In principle, you have a triple integral, ∫∫∫dxdydz. In what you posted, you have already done the dz integral, reducing it to ∫∫zdxdy. That was good. So now you can think of z as just a function of x and y, and forget the reality of the hemisphere.
In your conversion to polar, you have set r = √(x2+y2). That represents a radius of the hemisphere, which is no longer interesting. What will work better?
 
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