Surface Integrals of first octant

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The problem involves evaluating the surface integral ∫∫ F⋅dS, where F = yi+x2j+z2k and S is defined by the plane equation 3x+2y+z = 6, constrained to the first octant. Participants are exploring the appropriate parameterization of the surface and the correct approach to set up the integral.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the need to find a suitable parameterization r(u,v) for the surface and question the relationship between the parameters and the variables in the plane equation. There is confusion regarding the domain and the nature of the surface in the first octant.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on how to approach the parameterization and have pointed out misunderstandings regarding the geometry of the problem. There is acknowledgment of the correct form of the parameterization, but uncertainty remains about the domain and the setup of the integral.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of the first octant and are attempting to visualize the intersection of the plane with the coordinate axes. There is a focus on ensuring the correct orientation of the normal vector for the surface integral.

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Homework Statement



Evaluate ∫∫ F⋅dS, where F = yi+x2j+z2k and S is the portion of the plane 3x+2y+z = 6
in the first octant.

The orientation of S is given by the upward normal vector.

Homework Equations



∫∫S F⋅dS = ∫∫D F(r(u,v))⋅||ru x rv|| dA, dA=dudv

The Attempt at a Solution


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Since this is the first octant, our domain will be 0 ≤ u ≤ π/2 and 0 ≤ v ≤ π/2.

I have to obtain the equation of the form r(u,v) before I proceed to substitute it into the equation given by F. However, I am stuck trying to obtain the equation r(u,v).

Just wondering, is r(u,v) here the vector equation of the plane? (Cos r(u,v) is usually in the form i, j, k). From deduction, I found that x=y=z=1.

Thank you for any help given. :)
 
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galaxy_twirl said:

Homework Statement



Evaluate ∫∫ F⋅dS, where F = yi+x2j+z2k and S is the portion of the plane 3x+2y+z = 6
in the first octant.

The orientation of S is given by the upward normal vector.

Homework Equations



∫∫S F⋅dS = ∫∫D F(r(u,v))⋅||ru x rv|| dA, dA=dudv

The Attempt at a Solution


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Since this is the first octant, our domain will be 0 ≤ u ≤ π/2 and 0 ≤ v ≤ π/2.

No it won't. This problem has nothing to do with circles or ##\pi##. It is a plane slanted up against the first octant coordinate planes and its xy domain is not a rectangle. Have you drawn a sketch?

I have to obtain the equation of the form r(u,v) before I proceed to substitute it into the equation given by F. However, I am stuck trying to obtain the equation r(u,v).

Just wondering, is r(u,v) here the vector equation of the plane? (Cos r(u,v) is usually in the form i, j, k). From deduction, I found that x=y=z=1.

Thank you for any help given. :)

Let ##u=x,~v=y## be your parameters. So then ##\vec r(x,y) =~?##
 
LCKurtz said:
No it won't. This problem has nothing to do with circles or ##\pi##. It is a plane slanted up against the first octant coordinate planes and its xy domain is not a rectangle. Have you drawn a sketch?

Oh nope, I haven't drawn a sketch. I think I misread the question. How do I sketch the intersection? I know how to sketch the octant, which is like a quarter of a 3D sphere, but I am unsure of how to draw the plane. May I have your advice on sketching the plane? :)

LCKurtz said:
Let ##u=x,~v=y## be your parameters. So then ##\vec r(x,y) =~?##

r(x,y) = 3u i + 2v j + k = 6, am I right to say this?

Thanks! :)
 
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galaxy_twirl said:
Oh nope, I haven't drawn a sketch. I think I misread the question. How do I sketch the intersection? I know how to sketch the octant, which is like a quarter of a 3D sphere, but I am unsure of how to draw the plane. May I have your advice on sketching the plane?

Nothing in this problem is "like a 3D sphere". Find the x,y, and z intercepts. Join them with straight lines in the coordinate planes, and that will show you the first octant portion of the plane.

r(x,y) = 3u i + 2v j + k = 6, am I right to say this?

Thanks! :)

No. Not even close. You have x and y on the left and u and v on the right. Like I said before, your parameters are x and y. Your parameterization should look like ##r(x,y) = xi + yj + ? k##
 
LCKurtz said:
No. Not even close. You have x and y on the left and u and v on the right. Like I said before, your parameters are x and y. Your parameterization should look like r(x,y)=xi+yj+?k

Oh oops. I think it should be r(x,y) = 3i + 2j + k - 6, right?

Nothing in this problem is "like a 3D sphere". Find the x,y, and z intercepts. Join them with straight lines in the coordinate planes, and that will show you the first octant portion of the plane.

Hmm I shall try again. :)
 
LCKurtz said:
Your parameterization should look like ##r(x,y) = xi + yj + ? k##
galaxy_twirl said:
I think it should be r(x,y) = 3i + 2j + k - 6, right?
Does it look right?
 
LCKurtz said:
Does it look right?

I tried to do this as I learned how to convert cartesian equation of a plane into its vector parametric form at A levels:

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May I know if what I had done is correct?

Assuming it is correct, I guess my parametization of the plane should be:r(x,y) = xi + yj + (6-3x-2y)k

right? :)
 
galaxy_twirl said:
Assuming it is correct, I guess my parametization of the plane should be:r(x,y) = xi + yj + (6-3x-2y)k

right? :)

Yes, that is correct. Have you figured out the xy domain?
 
galaxy_twirl said:
I tried to do this as I learned how to convert cartesian equation of a plane into its vector parametric form at A levels:

May I know if what I had done is correct?

Assuming it is correct, I guess my parametization of the plane should be:r(x,y) = xi + yj + (6-3x-2y)k

right? :)

Your parametrization looks fine. So ##\vec r(x,y) = x \hat i + y \hat j + z \hat k## where ##z = 6 - 3x - 2y##.

Looking at the theorem you provided in the given equations:

∫∫S F⋅dS = ∫∫D F(r(u,v))⋅||ru x rv|| dA, dA=dudv

You should notice you are using the wrong equation. In-fact, your normal vector has completely disappeared unless you intended to mean:

$$\iint_S \vec F(x, y, z) \cdot d \vec S = \iint_S \vec F(x, y, z) \cdot \vec n \space dS = \iint_D [\vec F(\vec r(x,y)) \cdot \vec n] \space ||\vec r_x \times \vec r_y|| \space dA$$

It can be shown with ##\vec n = \frac{\vec r_x \times \vec r_y}{||\vec r_x \times \vec r_y||}## that the surface integral can be evaluated in the following fasion:

$$\iint_S \vec F(x, y, z) \cdot d \vec S = \iint_D \vec F(\vec r(x,y)) \cdot (\vec r_x \times \vec r_y) \space dA$$

which is much simpler in many cases.
 

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