Volume of a quarter cylinder between 2 planes

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The volume V of the region inside the quarter cylinder defined by 0 ≤ r ≤ 1 and 0 ≤ θ ≤ 1/2 π, between the planes x+y+z=4 and z=0, is calculated using cylindrical polar coordinates. The integral for volume is expressed as integral dV = integral r dr dθ dz. The final solution derived is π - 2/3, confirmed by participants in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


Find the volume V of the region that lies inside the quarter cylinder
0 ≤ r ≤ 1, 0 ≤ θ ⇐ 1/2 π and between the planes x+y+z=4 and z=0, where (r, θ, z) are cylindrical polar coordinates.

Homework Equations


integral dV = integral r drdθdz

The Attempt at a Solution


I considered 4pi (volume of cylinder up to z=4) and the volume between the planes z=0 and x+y+z = 0

My biggest problem is working out which I should take as my final variable to integrate. I assume it'll be r
 
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Oops... Came up with a solution leading to the result π-2/3 immediately after posting. If anyone wants to check my answer, be my guest.
 
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Stephen Hodgson said:
Oops... Came up with a solution leading to the result π-2/3 immediately after posting. If anyone wants to check my answer, be my guest.
Looks right.
 
haruspex said:
Looks right.

Thanks
 

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