Triple Integral in Cylindrical Coordinates

In summary, the task is to evaluate the triple integral of x^2 over the solid E, which is defined by the cylinder x^2+y^2=1, the plane z=0, and the cone z^2=4x^2+4y^2. Using cylindrical coordinates, the correct bounds for z are from 0 to 2r.
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Homework Statement


Evaluate [tex]\int \int \int_E x^2 \, dV[/tex] where E is the solid that lies within the cylinder [tex]x^2+y^2=1[/tex], above the plane [tex]z=0[/tex], and below the cone [tex]z^2=4x^2+4y^2[/tex].

Homework Equations


In cylindrical coordinates, [tex]x^2+y^2=r^2[/tex] and [tex]x=r\cos{\theta}[/tex].

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried [tex]\int _0^{2\pi }\int _0^1\int _{-2r}^{2r}r^2 cos^2\theta\;\;r\;\;dzdrd\theta[/tex] but I must have messed up the bounds somehow.

Any ideas?
 
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daveyman said:
… above the plane [tex]z=0[/tex]

I tried [tex]\int _0^{2\pi }\int _0^1\int _{-2r}^{2r}r^2 cos^2\theta\;\;r\;\;dzdrd\theta[/tex] but I must have messed up the bounds somehow.

Hi daveyman! :smile:

z goes from zero to 2r. :wink:
 
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Of course - it says it right in the problem :-) Thanks!
 

What is a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates?

A triple integral in cylindrical coordinates is a mathematical concept used in multivariable calculus to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional object. It involves integrating a function over a region defined in cylindrical coordinates, which uses the distance from the origin, the angle from a fixed axis, and the height above a plane as variables.

How is a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates different from a regular triple integral?

A triple integral in cylindrical coordinates differs from a regular triple integral in that it uses a different coordinate system. Instead of using x, y, and z coordinates, it uses r, θ, and z coordinates. This allows for a more convenient way to integrate over objects with cylindrical symmetry, such as cylinders, cones, and spheres.

What is the formula for calculating a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates?

The formula for calculating a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates is ∫∫∫f(r, θ, z) rdrdθdz. This represents the integration of a function f with respect to r, θ, and z, where r represents the distance from the origin, θ represents the angle from a fixed axis, and z represents the height above a plane.

What are the limits of integration for a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates?

The limits of integration for a triple integral in cylindrical coordinates depend on the shape and orientation of the region being integrated. Generally, the limits for r will be from 0 to a certain value, the limits for θ will be from 0 to 2π, and the limits for z will be from a lower bound to an upper bound. These limits can be determined by visualizing the region in cylindrical coordinates and finding the intersections of the boundaries with the r, θ, and z axes.

What are some real-world applications of triple integrals in cylindrical coordinates?

Triple integrals in cylindrical coordinates have various applications in science and engineering. They are commonly used in physics to calculate the moment of inertia of a rotating object and in electromagnetics to calculate the electric and magnetic fields around a cylindrical conductor. They are also used in engineering for determining the distribution of stresses in cylindrical structures. Additionally, they can be used in computer graphics to render three-dimensional objects and in biology to model the diffusion of substances in cylindrical cells.

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