Transform to polar coordinates

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The discussion revolves around converting a double integral from Cartesian to polar coordinates, specifically for the region defined by 0 < x < 1 and x² < y < 1. Participants are exploring the implications of this transformation within the context of calculus.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are attempting to visualize the area of integration, with one suggesting it resembles a quarter of a circle. Questions arise regarding the boundaries and the correct expressions for the transformation into polar coordinates. There is also a clarification regarding the notation used for x².

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The discussion is ongoing, with various interpretations of the area and the transformation process being explored. Some participants have provided guidance on the limits of integration and the relationship between Cartesian and polar coordinates, but no consensus has been reached.

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There are mentions of specific angles for the polar coordinates and the need to express boundaries in terms of r and θ. The original poster's request is reiterated, indicating a focus on the conversion process without a complete solution being provided.

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Could someone please convert this double integral to polar coordinates?
0<x<1, x*2<y<1 Int.Int f(x,y)dxdy
 
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What is x*2?
 
Sorry x^2
 
If you draw your area, you ll see that it looks like 1/4 of a circle. Use something like that:
x=1+rcos(fi), y=1+rsin(fi). R will be going from 0 to 1, fi from -pi/2 to 0 then. dxdy gets changed to rdrdfi.
This is not the only solution of course.
 
dimi212121 said:
Could someone please convert this double integral to polar coordinates?
0<x<1, x*2<y<1 Int.Int f(x,y)dxdy

(have an int: ∫ and a squared: ² and a theta: θ and a pi: π :smile:)

The area is a triangle for π/4 < θ < π/2.

For 0 < θ < π/4, you simply need to write the boundary as an equation in r and θ.

Hint: for 0 < θ < π/4, each line of constant θ has tanθ = y/x, and it hits the boundary at y = x².

So what is the value of x at the boundary … and what value of r does that correspond to? :smile:
 

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