Setting up limits of integration for multiple integral

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around setting up the limits of integration for finding the volume of a region defined by the equations of a cylinder and a sphere. The original poster seeks assistance specifically with the integration limits in cylindrical coordinates.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the original poster's limits of integration and the definition of the cylindrical coordinate frame. Some question the appropriateness of the integration limits based on the cylinder's center.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes attempts to clarify the setup of the cylindrical coordinates and the limits of integration. Some participants express agreement with the original poster's approach, while others seek further clarification on the definitions being used.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted confusion regarding the center of the cylinder and the implications for the limits of integration. The original poster is trying to reconcile their understanding with the feedback received.

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Homework Statement



I need to find the volume of the region bounded by

(x-1)^2 + y^2 =1 \ \ \text{and} \ \ x^2+y^2+z^2=4 \ .
But I only need help setting up the limits of integration.

Homework Equations



The typical cylindrical change of variables.

The Attempt at a Solution



I have 0 \leq r \leq 2\cos\theta, \ -\sqrt{4-r^2} \leq z \leq \sqrt{4-r^2}, \ \text{and} \ -\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}. Then the volume is given by
<br /> \int\limits_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}\int\limits_0^{(2\cos\theta)}\int\limits_{(-\sqrt{4-r^2})}^{(\sqrt{4-r^2})} dz\,(r\,dr)\,d\theta \ .<br />
 
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Pls define your cylindrical coordinate frame.
 
Your integral is over a cylinder with center at (0, 0). The cylinder of the problem has center at (1, 0).
 
@haruspex: Sorry, but I do not know what you mean by cylindrical coordinate frame.

@HallsofIvy: I thought that taking 0 \leq r \leq 2\cos\theta with \theta\in(-\pi/2, \pi/2) made it so that I would be integrating over the projection of the cylinder onto the x,y plane as a circle of radius 1 centered at (1,0). The region is bound by \pm\sqrt{4-r^2} on z. Can I get some insight into how I can fix my limits of integration?
 
dustbin said:

Homework Statement



I need to find the volume of the region bounded by

(x-1)^2 + y^2 =1 \ \ \text{and} \ \ x^2+y^2+z^2=4 \ .
But I only need help setting up the limits of integration.

Homework Equations



The typical cylindrical change of variables.

The Attempt at a Solution



I have 0 \leq r \leq 2\cos\theta, \ -\sqrt{4-r^2} \leq z \leq \sqrt{4-r^2}, \ \text{and} \ -\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}. Then the volume is given by
<br /> \int\limits_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}\int\limits_0^{(2\cos\theta)}\int\limits_{(-\sqrt{4-r^2})}^{(\sqrt{4-r^2})} dz\,(r\,dr)\,d\theta \ .<br />
That integral looks fine to me.

What's your question?
 
SammyS said:
That integral looks fine to me.

Agreed. Not clear what the fuss is about.
 

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