Volume inside a cone and between z=1 and z=2

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The discussion focuses on evaluating a triple integral in spherical coordinates to determine the volume inside the cone defined by the equation z² = x² + y², constrained between the planes z=1 and z=2. The correct volume is calculated to be 7π/3. The user initially misapplied the limits for r, mistakenly using cosec instead of sec, which led to an incorrect setup of the integral. The final integral setup is confirmed as ∫₀²π ∫₀^(π/4) ∫_(secθ)^(2secθ) r² sinθ dr dθ dφ.

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Homework Statement



Write an evaluate a triple integral in spherical coordinates for the volume inside the cone z^2 = x^2 + y^2 between the planes z=1 and z=2.

The answer is 7π/3

The Attempt at a Solution



Substitute values to work out the limits. From z^2 = x^2 + y^2, substitute for the spherical coordinates and I get \theta = \pi/4. Similarly substitute 1 = x^2 + y^2 and 2^2 = x^2 + y^2, and I find that r ranges from cosec \theta to 2 cosec \theta.

Then, put together into the triple integral:

\int_0^{2\pi = \phi} \int_0^{\pi/4} \int_{cosec\theta}^{2cosec\theta} = r^2 sin\theta dr d\theta d\phi = 2\pi \int_0^{\pi/4} \frac{1}{3}(7 cosec^3 \theta)(sin \theta) d\theta = 2\pi (\frac{7}{3})

This answer is off. Appreciate if someone could check the working for me, please!
 
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bigevil said:
... and I find that r ranges from cosec \theta to 2 cosec \theta.
Those cosecs should be secs.
 

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