Volume of Solid within Sphere and Outside Cone | Integration Homework Solution

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The problem involves finding the volume of a solid that is located within a sphere defined by the equation x² + y² + z² = 1, situated above the xy-plane, and outside a cone described by z = 3√(x² + y²). The context is centered around integration techniques in multivariable calculus.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss using different coordinate systems, including cylindrical and spherical coordinates, to set up the volume integral. There are questions about the limits of integration, particularly for the angles phi and theta in spherical coordinates, and how to express the equations of the sphere and cone in this system.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various methods to approach the problem. Some guidance has been provided regarding the limits for theta and the need to find the intersection of the sphere and cone to determine the limits for phi. However, there is no explicit consensus on the correct setup yet.

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Participants express urgency due to an impending homework deadline and a test, which may influence their approach to the problem. There is a noted challenge in converting the equations into spherical coordinates.

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Homework Statement



FInd the volume of the solid that lies within the sphere x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 1, above the xy plane, and outside the cone z = 3 \sqrt{x^2+y^2}

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i tried to use rdzdrd(theta) to integrate this question but i can't get it right, i used 0 to 2pi for theta, z is from 3r to sqrt(1-r^2), and r is from 0 to sqrt(1/10), help
 
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I think this might be easier to do in spherical coordinates where the volume element is:

dV = r^{2}sin(\phi)dr d\theta d\phi
 
i also tried that way but how do i get phi though and theta
 
You know that theta should vary from 0 to 2pi because you aren't restricted to any octant here. To find phi, you should find the intersection of the sphere and the cone. I think the easiest will be to do this in cartesian and then convert them to spherical polar. Upon the conversion, you will see at what phi this happens. Then you know that phi will vary form the point of intersection down to pi/2, which will satisfy the requirement that you are above the xy plane.
 
so i did as u said, i changed them to spherical polar, z=3psin(phi), but x^2+y^2+z^2=1, i don't know how to change that to shperical polar, could you please help me. the homework is due tomorrow and I've a test on that day too! thanks!
 

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