Area of a hemisphere(surface integral)

In summary, the conversation is about finding the parameters and performing a cross product, as well as double integrating with an absolute value component. The solution involves using trigonometry and looking up the definition of ||N||.
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I was finally able to find the parameters and do a cross product, i can double integrate but I am unsure what to do in this circumstance(with the absolute value thing as well).
 

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clurt said:

Homework Statement


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The Attempt at a Solution


I was finally able to find the parameters and do a cross product, i can double integrate but I am unsure what to do in this circumstance(with the absolute value thing as well).

||N|| is the same thing as the length of the vector N. Use a little trig.
 
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Clurt, when you post in the homework forum, you are expected to show your attempt to solve the problem up to the point where you get stuck. You're asking about what do about the "absolute value thing" in
$$\iint_S \|N(u,v)\|\mathrm du\mathrm dv,$$ where N is a function you have already found. The obvious first step is to look up the definition of ##\|\ \|## in your book and try to use it. We won't have a lot to say until you have done that.
 

FAQ: Area of a hemisphere(surface integral)

What is the formula for finding the area of a hemisphere?

The formula for finding the area of a hemisphere is: A = 2πr2

How do I calculate the area of a hemisphere using integration?

To calculate the area of a hemisphere using integration, you can use the formula: A = 2π∫ab(r2 - x2)1/2dx, where a and b represent the limits of integration.

Can the area of a hemisphere be found without using calculus?

Yes, the area of a hemisphere can also be found using the formula: A = 2πr2. This is the same formula used to calculate the area of a circle.

What are the units for the area of a hemisphere?

The units for the area of a hemisphere will be in square units, such as square meters or square feet, since area is measured in two dimensions.

What is the difference between the surface area and the area of a hemisphere?

The surface area of a hemisphere refers to the total area of all its surfaces, including the curved surface and the flat base. The area of a hemisphere, on the other hand, refers only to the curved surface area. This means that the surface area will always be larger than the area of a hemisphere.

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