Solving Multiple Integral Homework Statement

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving a hemisphere with a radius of 2 and a cylindrical void inside it, where the cylinder's radius is less than 2. The problem requires finding the mass of the solid using both cylindrical and spherical coordinates without evaluating the integrals. The density varies throughout the solid, with the maximum density noted at a specific point.

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  • Participants discuss the equations for the sphere and the density function, questioning the limits for integration in both cylindrical and spherical coordinates. There is uncertainty about the upper limit for z in relation to the hemisphere and the cylinder.

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Participants are exploring different interpretations of the problem setup, particularly regarding the limits of integration for z. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between the cylinder and the hemisphere, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach.

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There is confusion regarding the height of the cylinder and how it affects the limits for z. The problem constraints include the requirement to not evaluate the integrals and the varying density within the solid.

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Homework Statement



Ok, so I am going to French University, I have to translate in English.

There is a hemisphere with the radius of 2. Inside of it, there is an empty space shaped as a cylinder with the radius (a< 2) which is perpendicular to the base of the hemisphere. The density of each point is different. Note that the farthest point from the base is 4.

a) Find the mass using cylinder coordinates (do not evaluate the integral)

b) Find the mass using sphere coordinates (do not evaluate the integral)



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The Attempt at a Solution





The equation of the sphere is x^2+y^2+z^2=2 where z >= 0

For a) we have to find the density equation with the given situation.

p(x,y,z) = 2(x^2 + y^2 +z^2-2)

now we have to find the interval. Before that we should change
x to rcos(theta)
y to rsing(theta)
z = z

r must be a <= r <= 2
theta must be 0 <= theta <= 2*pi
and the interval of z must be

(2-a^2)^(1/2) <= z <= 2 coz x^2+y^2=a^2


Am I right?? I feel dumb,,,


and I have no idea how to do b)


Please can you help me out? Thank you http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5822/32344458.jpg
 
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dengelanvil said:

Homework Statement



Ok, so I am going to French University, I have to translate in English.

There is a hemisphere with the radius of 2. Inside of it, there is an empty space shaped as a cylinder with the radius (a< 2) which is perpendicular to the base of the hemisphere. The density of each point is different. Note that the farthest point from the base is 4.

a) Find the mass using cylinder coordinates (do not evaluate the integral)

b) Find the mass using sphere coordinates (do not evaluate the integral)



Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution





The equation of the sphere is x^2+y^2+z^2=2 where z >= 0
The equation of a sphere of radius r centered at the origin is ##x^2+y^2+z^2 = r^2##, so the righthand side should be equal to 4.

For a) we have to find the density equation with the given situation.

p(x,y,z) = 2(x^2 + y^2 +z^2-2)

now we have to find the interval. Before that we should change
x to rcos(theta)
y to rsing(theta)
z = z

r must be a <= r <= 2
theta must be 0 <= theta <= 2*pi
and the interval of z must be

(2-a^2)^(1/2) <= z <= 2 coz x^2+y^2=a^2
At the base, z=0, so for a fixed r and θ, z is going to go from 0 until it hits the sphere. So what should the upper limit for z be?
 
vela said:
The equation of a sphere of radius r centered at the origin is ##x^2+y^2+z^2 = r^2##, so the righthand side should be equal to 4.


At the base, z=0, so for a fixed r and θ, z is going to go from 0 until it hits the sphere. So what should the upper limit for z be?



We have to know the height of the cylinder.
The cylinder equation is x^2+y^2 = a^2 where a is the radius.

z must be from 0 to z=(2^2-a^2)^(1/2)


Am I right?
 
No, that's not correct. Which surface defines the top of solid?
 
vela said:
No, that's not correct. Which surface defines the top of solid?


Hemisphere surface without the base surface of the cylinder?
 
The upper limit of z is the hemisphere, so solve the equation of the sphere for z. That's your upper limit.
 
vela said:
The upper limit of z is the hemisphere, so solve the equation of the sphere for z. That's your upper limit.

I don;t think so
the maximum height (the value of z) depends on the height of cylinder.

z=2-( √(2-x^2-y^2) - a^2 )



****,,,this is confusing
 

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