Evaluate the iterated integral by converting to polar coordinates

In summary, the homework statement is that there is a region D in polar coordinates with f(x,y) = \sqrt{}x^2+y^2. The equation of the semi-circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units is r(dr)d(theta).
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zm500
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Homework Statement



Where the region is:

D = {(x,y)| 0[tex]\leq[/tex]x[tex]\leq[/tex]2;0[tex]\leq[/tex]y[tex]\leq[/tex][tex]\sqrt{}2x-x^2[/tex]}

Double integral over region D with f(x,y) = [tex]\sqrt{}x^2+y^2[/tex] and respect to dA

Homework Equations


Trig. Identities:
x = rcos(theta)
y = rsin(theta)
x^2+y^2 = r^2

The Attempt at a Solution



First, I graphed D in xy-plane and got a semi-circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units and is bounded by
x=0 and x=2
I converted to polar coordinates and got these:
f(x,y) = r
dA = r(dr)d(theta)

D = {(r,theta)| 0[tex]\leq[/tex]r[tex]\leq[/tex]2;x/0[tex]\leq[/tex]theta[tex]\leq[/tex]pi}

I'm not sure if everything is accounted from (x,y) to (r,theta) and the cone that is made from f(x,y).

Thank you for taking your time to read this.
 
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What is the equation of the "(semi-)circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units" (radius = 1) ? - in polar coordinates.
 
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SammyS said:
What is the equation of the "(semi-)circle with its center translated to the right by 1 units" (radius = 1) ? - in polar coordinates.

it's the function of the y interval --> [tex]\sqrt{}2x-x^2[/tex]
I didn't convert it to polar coordinates, I just graphed it using (x,y) coordinates and looked at the boundaries.
 
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zm500 said:
it's the function of the y interval --> [tex]\sqrt{}2x-x^2[/tex]
I didn't convert it polar coordinates, I just graphed it using (x,y) coordinates and looked at the boundaries.
You need it in polar coordinates to get your integration limits for the iterated integral in polar coordinates. The upper limit of integration for r is a function of θ .
 
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SammyS said:
You need it in polar coordinates to get your integration limits for the iterated integral in polar coordinates. The upper limit of integration for r is a function of θ .

OOOOH
Ok Imma try that.
 
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So, I used x and y trig identities and got this
y-upper bound: r(theta) = 2cos(theta)
y-lower bound: r(theta) = 0

But How do I get theta bounds?
 
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zm500 said:
So, I used x and y trig identities and got this
y-upper bound: r(theta) = 2cos(theta)
y-lower bound: r(theta) = 0

But How do I get theta bounds?

Wait... I already have the theta bounds: it's 0 to pi. For theta, I just look at the graph.
 
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zm500 said:
Wait... I already have the theta bounds: it's 0 to pi. For theta, I just look at the graph.

ooops never mind. I finally got it. So, the final region D in polar coordinates is

r-upper: 2cos(theta)
r-lower:0

theta-upper:pi/2
theta-lower:0

i just used r = 2cos(theta) to solve for theta bounds.
 
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Yes! Looks good.
 

FAQ: Evaluate the iterated integral by converting to polar coordinates

What is the purpose of converting to polar coordinates when evaluating an iterated integral?

Converting to polar coordinates allows us to represent the integrand as a function of a single variable, making it easier to integrate and evaluate the integral.

How do you convert an iterated integral to polar coordinates?

To convert an iterated integral to polar coordinates, we use the following substitutions: x = rcosθ and y = rsinθ, and replace dx dy with r dr dθ. We also change the limits of integration to reflect the new coordinate system.

Can you use polar coordinates to evaluate any type of iterated integral?

No, polar coordinates are only useful for evaluating integrals with circular or radial symmetry. If the region of integration is not circular, it is not possible to convert the integral to polar coordinates.

What are the advantages of using polar coordinates when evaluating an iterated integral?

Converting to polar coordinates can simplify the integrand and the limits of integration, making it easier to evaluate the integral. It is also useful when dealing with regions that have circular or radial symmetry.

Are there any disadvantages to using polar coordinates when evaluating an iterated integral?

One disadvantage of using polar coordinates is that it may not be applicable to all types of integrals. If the region of integration does not have circular symmetry, using polar coordinates may make the integral more complicated. Additionally, some people may find it more difficult to visualize and work with polar coordinates compared to rectangular coordinates.

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