Problem with a double integral

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The discussion centers on evaluating a double integral using polar coordinates, specifically for the region defined by the equation (x − 1)^2 + y^2 ≤ 1 and 0 ≤ y ≤ x. The user initially divided the region into two parts but questioned if a single region could suffice, given the polar representation r=2cos(θ) with θ ranging from 0 to π/4. Responses confirm that using one region is valid, and the user successfully verifies their approach by calculating the integral. A miscalculation in the final result is acknowledged, leading to a corrected answer of (3π/4) + 1.
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Homework Statement
Compute the integral (3x dx dy), where the region of equation is : (x − 1)^2 + y^2 ≤ 1, 0 ≤ y ≤ x
Relevant Equations
0<=r<=2cos(θ),
I already have the solution in which the region of integration has been divided into two regions
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but I was wondering if I can only use one region considering the polar coordinate system) the disk equation for me is r=2cos(θ) and the theta goes from 0 to (pi/4)

0<r<2cos(θ) and the 0 <θ<pi/4
the total integral becomes
D3%20r%5E%7B2%7B%7D%7Dcos%5CTheta%20dr%20d%5CTheta.gif


is my approach is correct?

Thanks a lot in advance!
 
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Amaelle said:
Homework Statement:: Compute the integral (3x dx dy), where the region of equation is : (x − 1)^2 + y^2 ≤ 1, 0 ≤ y ≤ x
Relevant Equations:: 0<=r<=2cos(θ),

I already have the solution in which the region of integration has been divided into two regions View attachment 267622
but I was wondering if I can only use one region considering the polar coordinate system) the disk equation for me is r=2cos(θ) and the theta goes from 0 to (pi/4)

0<r<2cos(θ) and the 0 <θ<pi/4
the total integral becomes
View attachment 267623

is my approach is correct?

Thanks a lot in advance!
I don't see why it wouldn't work. See if you get the same answer with both approaches. If you do, that would confirm that your approach is correct, and would also be good practice for converting integrals from Cartesian (rectangular) form to polar form.
 
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Thanks a lot for your prompt answer, the problem is that I couldn't find the same
Mark44 said:
I don't see why it wouldn't work. See if you get the same answer with both approaches. If you do, that would confirm that your approach is correct, and would also be good practice for converting integrals from Cartesian (rectangular) form to polar form.
Thanks a lot , i did it and it works!
 
etotheipi said:
You can do it even without a double integral. You just need to evaluate ##\frac{1}{2}\int (2\cos{\theta})^2 d\theta##$$A = \frac{1}{2} \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 4\cos^2{\theta} \, d\theta = 2\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}\cos{2\theta} \, d\theta = \left[ \theta +\frac{1}{2}\sin{2\theta} \right]_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} = \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{1}{2}$$
thanks a lot but i think you did a miscalculation the final answer is (3pi/4)+1
 
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Amaelle said:
thanks a lot but i think you did a miscalculation the final answer is (3pi/4)+1

Whoops... you're right! I thought you just wanted the area :doh:
 
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