Using polar coordinates to find the volume of a bounded solid

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The discussion revolves around using polar coordinates to determine the volume of a solid bounded by a paraboloid and a plane. Participants are exploring the setup of the integral and the appropriate integrand for the volume calculation.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to set up a double integral using polar coordinates but faces questions regarding the choice of integrand and the definitions of upper and lower bounds for z. Other participants suggest visualizing the volume to clarify the integration process.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the setup of the integral and the integrand. Some guidance has been offered regarding the importance of visualizing the volume, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach or integrand.

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There appears to be confusion regarding the appropriate integrand and the limits of integration, which may stem from differing interpretations of the problem setup. The original poster references external material for clarification, indicating a search for additional context.

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Using polar coordinates to find the volume of a bounded solid[Solved]

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I found the equation of the boundary circle by setting z to 4 in the paraboloid.
Then I did some work to get polar coords:
[tex]x^2+y^2 = 1[/tex]
[tex]x^2+y^2 = r^2[/tex]
[tex]1-x^2-y^2 = 1-r^2[/tex]
Then I set up my integral as such
[tex]\int_0^{2\pi}\int_{0}^{1}(1-r^2)rdrd\theta[/tex]
After the double integration, I get pi/2.

edit: It should be 4r-4r3 as the integrand.
 
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Why are you plugging 1-r2 in as the integrand? What are zupper and zlower?
 
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Draw a sketch of the volume you're integrating. It'll help you visualize what goes where.
 

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