[MultiVarCalc] Find the volume of the solid

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The problem involves finding the volume of the solid bounded by a cone described by the equation ##z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}## and a paraboloid given by ##z = 12 - x^2 - y^2##. The discussion centers around setting up the appropriate integral for calculating this volume using polar coordinates.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to visualize the solid and set up the volume integral in polar coordinates. Some participants question the correctness of the upper limit for the integral over ##z##, suggesting it should be based on the paraboloid's equation rather than the previously stated limit.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively discussing the setup of the integral, with some suggesting corrections to the limits of integration. There is a recognition of a potential error in the original upper limit, leading to a revised interpretation that could affect the final volume calculation.

Contextual Notes

There is an emphasis on ensuring the limits of integration accurately reflect the geometry of the solid formed by the intersection of the cone and paraboloid. The discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the setup of the integral, particularly concerning the relationship between the coordinates and the equations of the surfaces involved.

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Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid between the cone ##z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}## and the paraboloid ##z = 12 - x^2 - y^2##.

Homework Equations


##x^2 + y^2 = r^2##

The Attempt at a Solution


I drew a simple diagram to start off with to visualize the solid formed by the intersection of these equations which is in the attached image along with my work in raw form.

Since we're dealing with circular cross sections the polar coordinates will be best, (read easiest), to work with for me.

Volume = ?
Setting up the integral
##V = \int_R dV = \int_R r\, dz\, dr\, d\theta##
## z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = \sqrt{r^2} = r##
## z = 12 - x^2 - y^2 = 12 - r^2##

lower limit for z ## = r##
upper limit for z ## = 12 - r^2##

##\sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = 12 - x^2 - y^2##
##r = 12 - r^2##
##r^2 + r - 12 = 0##
##(r + 5)(r - 3) = 0##
##r = -4, 3: -4 \text{ is out of bounds, so }r = 3##
## 0 \leq r \leq 3##

##V = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^3 \int_r^{r^2} r\, dz\, dr\, d\theta##
##= \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^3 rz\, \left. \right|_r^{r^2}\, dr\, d\theta##
##= \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^3 r^3-r^2\,dr\,d\theta##
##=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac 1 4 r^4- \frac 1 3 r^3 \left. \right|_0^3 \,d\theta##
##=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac 81 4 - 9\, d/theta = \frac 81 4 \theta - 9\theta \left. \right|_0^{2\pi}##
##=\frac {81} 4 (2\pi)-9(2\pi) = \frac {81} 2\pi - 18\pi = \frac {81} 2\pi - \frac {36} 2 \pi##
##=\frac {45} 2 \pi##
 

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It looks like the upper limit in the innermost integral, the one over ##z##, is wrong. It needs to be the ##z## vertical coordinate of the paraboloid where the horizontal coords are ##(r,\theta)##. That will not be ##r^2##.
 
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Should the upper limit be ##12 - r^2##?

Which would give me ##\frac {99} 2 \pi## as an answer instead.
 
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bornofflame said:
Should the upper limit be ##12 - r^2##?
Yes
 

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