Triple Integral with Exponential and Radical Functions

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The discussion centers on solving the triple integral \(\int\int\int\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}e^{-x^2-y^2-z^2}dxdydz\) with limits from \(-\infty\) to \(\infty\). Participants suggest using a change of variables to spherical coordinates, which simplifies the integration process significantly. This substitution allows for easier evaluation of the integral, confirming that the problem becomes manageable once the appropriate transformation is applied.

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Homework Statement



Find \int\int\int\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}e^{-x^2-y^2-z^2}dxdydz
The limits of integration for all 3 variables are from -infinity to infinity.

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This one has me completely stumped, so I'm just wondering if someone could push me in the right direction in how to solve this one. I thought about maybe finding a suitable substitution for the region of integration but I'm not sure at how that might work.
Thanks
 
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HclGuy said:

Homework Statement



Find \int\int\int\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}e^{-x^2-y^2-z^2}dxdydz
The limits of integration for all 3 variables are from -infinity to infinity.

Hi HclGuy! :smile:

Hint: change the variables of integration from x y and z to … ? :smile:
 
Are you hinting towards spherical coordinates...?
I'm going to try that out.. Thanks
 
becomes trivial once you change variables
 
Thanks guys, got it now.
 

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