Problem with a double integral

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a double integral using polar coordinates. The original poster is exploring whether they can simplify their approach by using a single region of integration, specifically for the disk defined by the equation r=2cos(θ) with limits for θ from 0 to π/4.

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  • The original poster questions the validity of using a single region in polar coordinates instead of dividing the region of integration. They seek confirmation on their approach.

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Some participants provide feedback on the original poster's approach, suggesting that testing both methods could validate the correctness of the single-region approach. There is acknowledgment of the potential for different outcomes based on the method used, but no consensus is reached on the best approach.

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Participants note the original poster's previous solution involved dividing the region into two parts, and there is mention of converting integrals from Cartesian to polar form. There is also a discussion about potential miscalculations in the evaluation of the integral.

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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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