What are the bounds for evaluating a triple integral in the first octant?

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The problem involves evaluating a triple integral of the function z over a solid bounded by a cylinder and specific planes in the first octant. The solid is defined by the cylinder y² + z² = 9, the planes x = 0, y = 3x, and z = 0.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the bounds for the triple integral and the interpretation of the solid's geometry. There is consideration of using cylindrical coordinates and the projection of the solid onto the yz-plane. Questions arise about the limits of integration and how to set them correctly based on the geometry described.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the bounds and the setup of the integral. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of cylindrical coordinates, but there is no explicit consensus on the final limits of integration.

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Participants note the constraints of the first octant and the specific geometric features of the cylinder and planes involved. There is uncertainty regarding the correct limits of integration based on the described shapes and projections.

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Homework Statement



evaluate triple integral of z.dV where the solid E is bounded by the cylinder y2+z2=9 and the planes x=0 and y=3x and z=0 in the first octant

Homework Equations



for cylindrical polar co-ords, x=rcos\theta, y=rsin\theta and z=z

The Attempt at a Solution



im just struggling to grasp the bounds here. the cylinder has x as its centre line. and r=3. which means shape extends out from x 3 units along y and z axis's. and extends along x from origin 3x units. then stops due to plane on y. that's about as much as i can gather. the projected region that i should take the volume of the solid over should be projected onto the yz plane for this case. which would show a quarter circle with r = 3 right? with y=sqrt(9-z2) with y>0 so achieve first quadrant.
but i can't actually work out what to integrate each integral between.

help? much appreciated!
 
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The given cylinder, y^2+ z^2= 1 has axis on the x-axis and its curved side projects to a circle in the yz plane. I would d you "swap" x and z in setting up the cylindrical coordinates:
x= x
y= r sin(\theta)
z= r cos(\theta)

Now the limits of integration should be easy.
 
Yeah I knew that bit. R=3 and theta=pi/2 for first octant also. So looking at quarter circle is first quadrant of yz plane. Y goes from 0-3 and z goes from 0-3 and therefore with x=y/3 then x goes from 0 to 1?
 
so then the integral needing evaulation is.. i can't do latex so ub means upper bounds and lb means lower bound

\int(ub 3, lb 0)\int(ub 3, lb 0)\int(ub 1, lb 0) z.dz.dy.dx??
 

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