Volume of a Cylinder: Find via Polar Graphs

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a solid bounded by specific planes and a cylindrical base defined by a particular equation. The subject area includes calculus and geometric interpretation, particularly in relation to cylindrical coordinates and integration methods.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss different methods for calculating the volume, including a direct integration approach and a cylindrical coordinate method. Questions arise regarding the correct limits of integration based on the problem statement.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the problem with some participants validating each other's methods. Guidance is offered regarding the comparison of different approaches, though no consensus on a single method has been reached.

Contextual Notes

Participants note discrepancies in the limits of integration based on the problem statement, which specifies the volume is bounded between z = 0 and z = 10, while initial attempts referenced z = 6. The discussion also highlights the use of cylindrical coordinates and the geometric setup of the cylinder.

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Homework Statement


Find the volume of solid bounded below by plane z = 0 , and above by z = 10 , sides by (x^2) + (y-1)^2 = 1 ..

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I fins the area of the base first , which is pi (1^2) = pi , then i integrate with the length , which is from z = 0 to z=6 . so , my ans is 6pi , is my ans correct ?

But ,the author used cylindrical coordinate (polar graph method) , from r = 0 to r = 2sin theta , because the base of cylinder is centered at (0,1 )
 
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Your problem statement says the cylinder lies between the planes z = 0 and z = 10, but your attempt at a solution uses only the interval from z = 0 to z = 6. Which one is correct?
 
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slider142 said:
Your problem statement says the cylinder lies between the planes z = 0 and z = 10, but your attempt at a solution uses only the interval from z = 0 to z = 6. Which one is correct?
typo ,
I fins the area of the base first , which is pi (1^2) = pi , then i integrate with the length , which is from z = 0 to z=10 . so , my ans is 10pi , is my ans correct ?

But ,the author used cylindrical coordinate (polar graph method) , from r = 0 to r = 2sin theta , because the base of cylinder is centered at (0,1 )
 
That's fine. Your method is correct, and so is the author's. :-) I tend to prefer your method because its simpler. The author's intent is probably for you to compare the classical method to integration and see that they yield equivalent volumes for the classical solids.
 
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