Triple Integral: Evaluating ∫∫∫E sqrt(x2+y2) dV

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the triple integral ∫∫∫E sqrt(x²+y²) dV, where E is defined by the solid bounded by the circular parabola z=9-4(x²+y²) and the xy-plane. The initial setup in cylindrical coordinates was incorrect due to a misunderstanding of the radius calculation, which should be r=3/2 instead of r=3/√8. The correct integral setup is ∫₀²π ∫₀³/₂ ∫₀⁹⁻⁴r² r dz dr dθ, ensuring the Jacobian is accounted for with an additional r factor in the integrand.

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evaluate [tex]\int \int \int _E \sqrt{x^2+y^2} dV[/tex], where E is the solid bounded by the circular parabola [tex]z=9-4(x^2+y^2)[/tex] and the xy-plane

so here's what I did, i tried to set this up in cylindrical coordinates.

the radius:

is when [tex]z=9-4(x^2+y^2)[/tex] equals with the xy-plane

so this means that z=0 and x=y

[tex]0=9-4(2x^2)[/tex]
[tex]r=\frac{3}{\sqrt{8}}[/tex]

the z-height:

[tex]z=9-4r^2[/tex]

the angle:

theta should rotate in a ciricle so it should be 2 pi

the setup:

[tex]\int_0 ^{2 \pi} \int_0 ^{\frac{3}{\sqrt{8}}}\int _0 ^ {9-4r^2} r rdzdrd \theta[/tex]

i evaluated this twice but it seems not to be the answer, where did I go wrong?
 
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UrbanXrisis said:
evaluate [tex]\int \int \int _E \sqrt{x^2+y^2} dV[/tex], where E is the solid bounded by the circular parabola [tex]z=9-4(x^2+y^2)[/tex] and the xy-plane

so here's what I did, i tried to set this up in cylindrical coordinates.

the radius:

is when [tex]z=9-4(x^2+y^2)[/tex] equals with the xy-plane

so this means that z=0 and x=y

[tex]0=9-4(2x^2)[/tex]
[tex]r=\frac{3}{\sqrt{8}}[/tex]

Here's your error. I don't know why you decided that x= y but in polar (cylindrical) coordinates, r is not x2, r2= x2+ y2. Your formula for the intersection of the paraboloid and z= 0 plane should be 0= 9- 4r2 so r= 3/2.

the z-height:

[tex]z=9-4r^2[/tex]

the angle:

theta should rotate in a ciricle so it should be 2 pi

the setup:

[tex]\int_0 ^{2 \pi} \int_0 ^{\frac{3}{\sqrt{8}}}\int _0 ^ {9-4r^2} r rdzdrd \theta[/tex]

i evaluated this twice but it seems not to be the answer, where did I go wrong?
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[tex]\int_{/theta= 0}^{2\pi}\int_{r=0}^{\frac{3}{2}}\int_{z=0}^{9- 4r^2} rdzdrd\theta[/itex].<br /> <br /> I assume the "rr" was a misprint.[/tex]
 
HallsofIvy said:
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[tex]\int_{/theta= 0}^{2\pi}\int_{r=0}^{\frac{3}{2}}\int_{z=0}^{9- 4r^2} rdzdrd\theta[/itex].[/tex]
[tex] <br /> The boundaries look ok to me, but shouldn't therebe a [tex]r^2[/tex] in stead of just [tex]r[/tex]. I mean, one r comes from the transformation of the given integrand to polar coordinates, but we also have the Jacobian being equal to r, no ?<br /> <br /> <br /> Marlon[/tex]
 

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