Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates

In summary, double integrals in polar coordinates are used to find the volume under a surface on a polar coordinate plane by breaking it down into small sections and calculating the area of each section using polar coordinates. To convert from rectangular to polar coordinates, the limits of integration must be changed to correspond with polar coordinates. A single integral in polar coordinates deals with two-dimensional shapes, while a double integral deals with three-dimensional shapes. In science, double integrals in polar coordinates are important for calculating the volumes of complex three-dimensional shapes, and have real-life applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and mathematics. Some examples of these applications include finding the mass and center of mass of objects, determining electric fields, and calculating volumes of liquids in containers.
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Homework Statement



Use polar coordinates to find the volume of the given solid.

Enclosed by the hyperboloid -x2 - y2 + z2 = 1 and the plane z = 2

Homework Equations



r2 = x2 + y2, x = rcosθ, y = rsinθ

∫∫f(x,y)dA = ∫∫f(rcosθ,rsinθ)rdrdθ

The Attempt at a Solution



-x2 - y2 + 4 = 1 → x2 + y2 = 3

0 ≤ r ≤ √3
0 ≤ θ ≤ 2∏

f(x,y) = √(1 + x2 + y2)
f(rcosθ,rsinθ) = √(1 + r2)

V = ∫∫r√(1 + r2)drdθ

u = 1 + r2
du = 2rdr

V = ∫∫1/2√ududθ
V = ∫1/3(u3/2)dθ
V = 1/3∫43/2 - 1dθ
V = 7/3∫dθ
V = (7/3)θ = 14∏/3
 
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Oops, I just realized the integral should be ∫∫(2 - √(1 + r^2))rdrdθ, not ∫∫r√(1 + r^2)drdθ. Sorry about that.
 

Related to Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates

1. What are double integrals in polar coordinates?

Double integrals in polar coordinates are a method for finding the volume under a surface on a polar coordinate plane. It involves breaking down the surface into small sections and calculating the area of each section using polar coordinates.

2. How do you convert a double integral from rectangular to polar coordinates?

To convert a double integral from rectangular to polar coordinates, you need to change the limits of integration to correspond with polar coordinates. This involves substituting x and y with their polar coordinate equivalents, rcosθ and rsinθ, and converting the bounds accordingly.

3. What is the difference between a single and double integral in polar coordinates?

A single integral in polar coordinates involves finding the area under a curve on a polar coordinate plane, while a double integral involves finding the volume under a surface on a polar coordinate plane. In other words, a single integral deals with two-dimensional shapes, while a double integral deals with three-dimensional shapes.

4. What is the importance of double integrals in polar coordinates in science?

Double integrals in polar coordinates are important in science because they allow us to calculate the volumes of complex three-dimensional shapes, such as spheres, cylinders, and cones. This is essential for many fields, including physics, engineering, and mathematics.

5. What are some real-life applications of double integrals in polar coordinates?

Double integrals in polar coordinates have many real-life applications, including calculating the mass and center of mass of objects with varying densities, determining the electric field around a charged object, and finding the volume of liquids in a cylindrical or spherical container.

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