Spherical coordinates, angle question

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The discussion focuses on determining the angle intervals for spherical coordinates in the context of the equation x² + y² + z² = 4, specifically for the conditions y = x and y = √3x with z = 0. The integral setup is given as ∫₀^(π/2) ∫_(π/4)^(?) ∫₀², where the angle π/4 is established based on the geometry of the problem. The key challenge is identifying the upper limit of the angle integral, which relates to the intersection points of the lines y = x and y = √3x within the defined circular region.

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Hey guys,
Im trying to figure out how the angles for the following sphere are obtained.


[itex]x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2} = 4, y = x, y = \sqrt[]{3}x, z = 0[/itex]


I understand that the integral is:

[itex]\int_{0}^{\pi/2}\int_{\pi/4}^{?}\int_{0}^{2}[/itex]

However, I can't not see how the "?" interval is found! I know it is using y = sqrt(3)*x
pi/4 was determined because 90/2 = 45 degrees.

Thanks in advance

 
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Look at the xy plane from "above," and draw the region bounded by y=x, y=sqrt(3)*x, and the circle of radius 2 centered at origin. Where are the intersection points? Any famous angles?
 

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