Triple integral - solid tetradhedon

In summary, a triple integral is a mathematical concept used to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional object by integrating a function over a region in three-dimensional space. A solid tetrahedron is a three-dimensional object with four triangular faces, six edges, and four vertices. To set up a triple integral for a solid tetrahedron, you need to determine the limits of integration for each variable (x, y, z) based on the boundaries of the tetrahedron. The main difference between a triple integral and a regular integral is that triple integrals involve integrating over three variables, while regular integrals only involve one. The triple integral is useful in scientific research because it allows for the calculation of volumes and mass distributions of three
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Evaluate the triple integral [tex] \int \int \int xy*DV[/tex] where E is the solid
tetrahedon with vertices (0,0,0), (4,0,0),(0,1,0),(0,0,7)

first I'm going to find n:
AB= <-4,1,0>
AC= <-4,0,7>
AB X AC = <7,28,4> = n

so i get this equation: 7(x-4) + 28y + 4z = 0
=> 7x+28y+4z = 28

so the bounds of z should be z = 0..28-7x-28y

solving for y gives me the bounds for y = 0.. 1-1/4*x

and the x bounds x = 0..1

are my bounds correct?
 
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Whatupdoc said:
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=> 7x+28y+4z = 28
so the bounds of z should be z = 0..28-7x-28y
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Don't forget that z had a coefficient of 4.
 

1. What is a triple integral?

A triple integral is a mathematical concept used to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional object. It involves integrating a function over a region in three-dimensional space.

2. What is a solid tetrahedron?

A solid tetrahedron is a three-dimensional object with four triangular faces, six edges, and four vertices. It is a type of pyramid with a triangular base.

3. How do you set up a triple integral for a solid tetrahedron?

To set up a triple integral for a solid tetrahedron, you need to determine the limits of integration for each variable (x, y, z) based on the boundaries of the tetrahedron. This will involve breaking the tetrahedron into smaller shapes, such as triangles or rectangles, and setting up a double or triple integral for each shape separately.

4. What is the difference between a triple integral and a regular integral?

A regular integral is used to find the area under a curve on a two-dimensional plane, while a triple integral is used to find the volume of a three-dimensional object. Triple integrals involve integrating over three variables (x, y, z), while regular integrals only involve integrating over one variable.

5. Why is the triple integral useful in scientific research?

The triple integral is useful in scientific research because it allows for the calculation of volumes and mass distributions of three-dimensional objects, which is important in fields such as physics, engineering, and biology. It also has applications in calculating probabilities and solving differential equations.

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