Voulme of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere

In summary, the problem is to find the volume of an ice cream cone bounded by a sphere and a hyperboloid. The cone part is given by z= sqrt{x^2+ y^2}, with limits of integration \theta= 0 to \pi/4 and r= 0 to 1. However, the -1 inside the square root in the hyperboloid equation z=sqrt(x^2+y^2-1) is causing confusion, and the solution is still being worked on.
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Homework Statement


Find the volume of an ice cream cone bounded by the sphere x^2+y^2+z^2=1 and the cone z=sqrt(x^2+y^2-1)


Homework Equations


The two simultaneous equations yield x^2+y^2=1


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z=sqrt(x^2+y^2-1) is NOT the equation of a cone- it is a hyperboloid.

z= sqrt{x^2+ y^2) would be (the upper nappe of) a cone with vertex at the origin with sides making angle [itex]\pi/4[/itex] with the xy-plane.
 
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Thanks for your response, so is it logical to re-arrange the integral limits such that it becomes:
Volume of cone =integral(limits theta= 0 to pi/4)integral(limits r=0 to 1/sqrt2)[sqrt((1-r^2)-r)dr d theta.
 
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First you are going to have to define the cone part! If it is z= sqrt{x^2+ y^2}, then yes, you take, in polar coordinates, [itex]\theta= 0[/itex] to [itex]\pi/4[/itex]. However, r goes from 0 to 1, not [itex]1/\sqrt{2}[/itex] because you are going up to the spherical cap.
 
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The "cone" part is given as z= sqrt{x^2+ y^2-1} which I agree is not an equation for a cone but a hyperboloid as you mentioned above. What is troubling me is how to deal with the (-1) inside the sqrt.
 
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Any ideas please, I am stuck.
 
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Did you ever get this figured out?
I am working on the same problem with the exact same issue .. the -1.
 

What is the formula for calculating the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere?

The formula for calculating the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere is (4/3)πr^3 - (1/3)πh^2(3r-h), where r is the radius of the sphere and h is the height of the cone.

How is the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere related to the volume of a cone and a sphere?

The volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere is equal to the difference between the volume of a sphere and the volume of a cone. This can be seen in the formula (4/3)πr^3 - (1/3)πh^2(3r-h), where the first term represents the volume of the sphere and the second term represents the volume of the cone.

Why is the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere important?

The volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere is important because it helps in determining the amount of ice cream that can be placed inside the cone without it overflowing. This is especially useful for ice cream manufacturers and sellers who want to ensure that they are providing the correct amount of ice cream to their customers.

Does the shape of the cone or the sphere affect the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere?

Yes, the shape of the cone and the sphere can affect the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere. The formula for calculating the volume takes into account the radius and height of both the cone and the sphere, so any changes in their shape will result in a different volume.

Can the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere be used to calculate the amount of ice cream needed for a specific number of cones?

Yes, the volume of an ice cream cone bound by a sphere can be used to calculate the amount of ice cream needed for a specific number of cones. By knowing the volume of one cone, the total volume needed for a certain number of cones can be easily calculated by multiplying the volume of one cone by the number of cones desired.

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