Triple Integral, Volume of a solid

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The original poster attempts to calculate a triple integral for the volume of a solid defined by specific geometric boundaries: a sphere, a cone, and a plane. The integral is expressed as \(\int \int \int_{V} (xy+z) dxdydz\), with the region \(V\) being bounded by \(x^2+y^2+z^2 \leq 9\), \(z^2 \leq x^2+y^2\), and \(z \geq 0\).

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of spherical coordinates and question the correctness of the angle ranges, particularly the beta angle related to the cone's geometry. There are also attempts to integrate in Cartesian coordinates before switching to polar coordinates.

Discussion Status

Some participants express uncertainty about the original poster's approach and the interpretation of the angle ranges. There is a suggestion to reconsider the angle conventions and a recommendation to use spherical coordinates for the evaluation of the integral. The discussion reflects multiple interpretations of the setup without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Participants note potential confusion regarding the angle definitions in spherical coordinates and the implications of the geometric boundaries on the integration limits. The original poster's language proficiency is also acknowledged as a factor in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


Well, first of all, I'm not english spoken, so sorry for the mistakes.
I was trying to calculate the integral below:

\int \int \int_{V} (xy+z) dxdydz

where V is a region in R^{3} bounded by

the sphere x^2+y^2+z^2<=9

the cone z^2<=x^2+y^2

and the plane z>=0


2. Relevant equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to calculate it with spherical coordinates in that way:

x= r sin(β) cos(α)
y= r sin(β) sin(α)
z= r cos(β)

0<=α<=2π
π/4<=β<=π/2
0<=r<=3

but I'm not sure if that it's correct so can anybody help me?Thanks a lot
 
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You have written z^2 LESS than or equal to x^2+y^2. If that's what you meant to write, I don't think the range of the beta angle is correct. Is it?
 
Dick said:
You have written z^2 LESS than or equal to x^2+y^2. If that's what you meant to write, I don't think the range of the beta angle is correct. Is it?

Well, I'm not sure, the solid bounded by those surfaces it's inside the sphere but outside the cone, so i thought beta angle goes from the straight lines that form cone, to the plane z=0, considering that beta angle starts at the z-axis
 
abbot said:
Well, I'm not sure, the solid bounded by those surfaces it's inside the sphere but outside the cone, so i thought beta angle goes from the straight lines that form cone, to the plane z=0, considering that beta angle starts at the z-axis

Ok, I'm just thinking of a different polar angle convention. I'd say that looks fine then.
 
I've also tried to calculate it integrating z in that way

\int \int( \int^{\sqrt{9-x^2-y^2}}_{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}} (xy+z) dz)dxdy

and then changing to polar coordinates with x and y
What do you think about it?
 
abbot said:
I've also tried to calculate it integrating z in that way

\int \int( \int^{\sqrt{9-x^2-y^2}}_{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}} (xy+z) dz)dxdy

and then changing to polar coordinates with x and y

That's not what i would recommend. Change to spherical coordinates, then evaluate the triple integral. Merry Christmas!
 
Char. Limit said:
That's not what i would recommend. Change to spherical coordinates, then evaluate the triple integral. Merry Christmas!

Thank you and Merry Christmas for you too!
 

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