Evaluate the following surface integral

In summary, a surface integral is a mathematical concept used to calculate the flow of a vector field over a surface. It allows us to determine the total amount of the vector field passing through a given surface and has various real-world applications. The calculation involves breaking down the surface into small pieces and approximating the flow over each piece using a vector dot product. There are different types of surface integrals, each with its own specific formula for calculation.
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Homework Statement



[tex]\int_S 2z+1 dS [/tex]
where S is the surface
[tex] z = 16-x^2-y^2 \quad z>0[/tex]

Homework Equations



[tex]\int_S f dS = \int_S f(S(u,v)) | \frac{\partial S}{\partial u }\times \frac{\partial S}{\partial v } | dudv[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


let
[tex] x= u \quad y=v[/tex]
[tex] z = 16 - u^2-v^2[/tex]
[tex]S=(u,v,16-u^2-v^2)[/tex]
[tex] -4 \le u \le 4 \quad -4\le v \le 4[/tex]
[tex]\frac{\partial S}{\partial u } = (1, 0, -2u) \quad \frac{\partial S}{\partial v } = (0,1,-2v) [/tex]
[tex]| \frac{\partial S}{\partial u }\times \frac{\partial S}{\partial v }| = \sqrt(4u^2+4v^2+1)[/tex]
[tex]\int_{-4}^4 \int_{-4}^4 (2(16-u^2-v^2)+1) \sqrt (4u^2+4v^2+1) dudv [/tex]

using wolfram the answer I get is 2771.99. However this answer is wrong. This is my first time doing surface integrals and parameterizing surfaces so I can't figure out where I am wrong.
 
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wahaj said:

Homework Statement



[tex]\int_S 2z+1 dS [/tex]
where S is the surface
[tex] z = 16-x^2-y^2 \quad z>0[/tex]

Homework Equations



[tex]\int_S f dS = \int_S f(S(u,v)) | \frac{\partial S}{\partial u }\times \frac{\partial S}{\partial v } | dudv[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


let
[tex] x= u \quad y=v[/tex]

No point in doing that. Just use ##x## and ##y## in the first place.

[tex] z = 16 - u^2-v^2[/tex]
[tex]S=(u,v,16-u^2-v^2)[/tex]
[tex] -4 \le u \le 4 \quad -4\le v \le 4[/tex]

Those limits would describe a square. But the boundary of the surface in the xy plane is ##x^2+y^2 = 16##, which isn't a square, whether you call the variables uv or xy. You might consider polar coordinates to evaluate the integral.
 

FAQ: Evaluate the following surface integral

What is a surface integral?

A surface integral is a mathematical concept that calculates the flux, or flow, of a vector field over a surface. It is similar to a line integral, but instead of calculating the flow along a curve, it calculates the flow across a surface.

What is the purpose of evaluating a surface integral?

Evaluating a surface integral allows us to calculate the total amount of a vector field that passes through a given surface. This can be useful in many applications, such as calculating electric or magnetic flux through a surface.

How is a surface integral calculated?

A surface integral is calculated by breaking down the surface into small pieces and approximating the flow over each piece using a vector dot product. The sum of these approximations gives the total flow over the entire surface.

What are some real-world applications of surface integrals?

Surface integrals have many real-world applications, including calculating the amount of fluid passing through a surface, determining the mass of an object with varying density, and calculating heat transfer through a surface.

Are there different types of surface integrals?

Yes, there are several types of surface integrals, including surface integrals of scalar fields, surface integrals of vector fields, and surface integrals over parameterized surfaces. Each type has its own specific formula for calculation.

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