Surface area bounded by 2 different planes

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The discussion revolves around finding the surface area of a portion of the plane defined by the equation x + y + z = 3, specifically the area that lies above a disc in the first octant. The disc is defined by the inequality (x^2) + (y^2) < 2.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are exploring the correct interpretation of the area to be calculated, debating whether it includes only the black area or both the green and black areas. There is also discussion about the nature of the disc and its relation to the defined circle in the x-y plane.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants questioning the definitions and assumptions regarding the disc and its radius. Some clarification has been provided regarding the radius of the disc, but no consensus has been reached on the surface area calculation itself.

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There is a focus on the specific geometric definitions involved, particularly the distinction between the disc and the cylinder, as well as the implications of the first octant constraint. Participants are also addressing potential misunderstandings about the radius of the disc.

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Homework Statement


Find the surface area of portion of plane x + y + z = 3 that lies above the disc (x^2) + (y^2) < 2 in the first octant ...

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Here's the solution provided by the author ...
I think it's wrong ... I think it should be the green coloured area + the black area ...

If it's only the black area , then the problem is find the surface area of portion of plane x + y + z = 3 that lies above the cylinder (x^2) + (y^2) < 2 in the first octant..
 
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chetzread said:

Homework Statement


Find the surface area of portion of plane x + y + z = 3 that lies above the disc (x^2) + (y^2) < 2 in the first octant ...

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's the solution provided by the author ...
I think it's wrong ... I think it should be the green coloured area + the black area ...
No, it's just the black area.
chetzread said:
If it's only the black area , then the problem is find the surface area of portion of plane x + y + z = 3 that lies above the cylinder (x^2) + (y^2) < 2 in the first octant..
That's not what they wrote. The disc they described consists of all the points in the x-y plane that lie inside the circle ##x^2 + y^2 = 2##.
 
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Mark44 said:
No, it's just the black area.
That's not what they wrote. The disc they described consists of all the points in the x-y plane that lie inside the circle ##x^2 + y^2 = 2##.
The disc here refers to the circle with radius 2 lie on the xy plane where z = 0?
 
chetzread said:
The disc here refers to the circle with radius 2 lie on the xy plane where z = 0?
Almost -- the radius is ##\sqrt{2}##. And yes, the disc is in the x-y plane.
 

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