Evaluating a Double Integral: Finding the Volume of a Bounded Region

In summary, The author is trying to evaluate an integral involving three variables. The double integrals are hard to visualize, so he asks for help. Some hints are offered, and then the final solution is provided.
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stunner5000pt
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More fun yaaay
evaluate [tex] \int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz dx dy dz [/tex]
where G is bounded by plane z=0, z=x, y=1, y=x

certrainly zi s bounded below by 0 and above by x. and y is boundedbelow by 1 and above by x. having a hard time picturing this...

i don't think this would pictured how the double integrals were, is there a way to visualize this?? Let x come out of the apge, y go right and z upwards
then z=0 is the x y plane, y =1 come out the page y=x come out of the and goes right and finally z=x come out the page and goes upward
but i don't think this helped determining the bounds did it??
Plase help
 
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stunner5000pt said:
More fun yaaay
evaluate [tex] \int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz dx dy dz [/tex]
where G is bounded by plane z=0, z=x, y=1, y=x

certrainly zi s bounded below by 0 and above by x. and y is boundedbelow by 1 and above by x. having a hard time picturing this...

i don't think this would pictured how the double integrals were, is there a way to visualize this?? Let x come out of the apge, y go right and z upwards
then z=0 is the x y plane, y =1 come out the page y=x come out of the and goes right and finally z=x come out the page and goes upward
but i don't think this helped determining the bounds did it??
Plase help
SOLUTION HINTS:
Try the following:

[tex] 1: \ \ \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=1}^{x} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 2: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ \left( \int_{z=0}^{x} z \, dz \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 3: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ \left( \, \left[ z^{2}/2 \right]_{0}^{x} \, \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 4: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \cdot (x^{2}/2) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 5: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

Continue this process until all integrations have been performed and evaluated.


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stunner said:
evaluate [tex] \int \int \int_{G} x^2 yz dx dy dz [/tex]
where G is bounded by plane z=0, z=x, y=1, y=x

xanthym said:
SOLUTION HINTS:
Try the following:

[tex] 1: \ \ \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=1}^{x} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx [/tex]
...


[tex] 5: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left ( \int_{y=1}^{x} y \ dy \right ) \ dx [/tex]
...

Xanthym, the result is negative, that should not be. Change over the bound of integration with respect to y.

Stunner, you should sketch a diagram to find the bounds of integration. You have to find a closed volume as the domain of integration. That is a tetrahedron in this case, with vertexes (0,0,0), (1,1,1), (0,1,0) and (1,1,0) Look at the picture. So it is either

[tex] \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=x}^{1} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx [/tex]

or

[tex] \int_{y=0}^{1} \int_{x=0}^{y} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dx \, dy [/tex].

ehild
 
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(Bounds on y-integration corrected, now {y="x→1"} instead of previous {y="1→x"}, thanks to ehild's comment.)
SOLUTION HINTS:

[tex] 1: \ \ \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \int_{y=x}^{1} \int_{z=0}^{x} x^2 \cdot y \cdot z \ dz \, dy \, dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 2: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \ \left( \int_{z=0}^{x} z \, dz \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 3: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \ \left( \, \left[ z^{2}/2 \right]_{0}^{x} \, \right) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 4: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ x^2 \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \cdot (x^{2}/2) \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 5: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left ( \int_{y=x}^{1} y \ dy \right ) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

[tex] 6: \ \ \ \ = \ \ \int_{x=0}^{1} \ (x^{4}/2) \ \left( \, \left[ y^{2}/2 \right]_{x}^{1} \, \right) \ dx \ \ = [/tex]

Continue this process until all integrations have been performed and evaluated.


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Related to Evaluating a Double Integral: Finding the Volume of a Bounded Region

1. What is a double integral?

A double integral is a type of mathematical operation that involves calculating the area under a two-dimensional function over a certain region in the coordinate plane. It is represented by a double integral sign (∫∫) and is used to solve problems in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.

2. How is a double integral evaluated?

To evaluate a double integral, the region of integration is divided into small rectangles and the function is approximated by a constant value within each rectangle. The values from each rectangle are then summed up, which gives an estimate of the total area under the function. As the rectangles become smaller and more numerous, the sum becomes more accurate, and in the limit, it becomes the exact value of the double integral.

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

Unlike a single integral, which calculates the area under a one-dimensional function, a double integral calculates the volume under a two-dimensional function. It involves integrating with respect to two variables, usually x and y, and the result is a number rather than a function.

4. What are some applications of double integrals?

Double integrals are used in a variety of fields, including physics, engineering, economics, and statistics. Some specific applications include calculating the moment of inertia of an object, finding the center of mass of a two-dimensional shape, determining the volume of a three-dimensional solid, and finding the probability of an event occurring in a two-dimensional probability density function.

5. Are there any techniques for simplifying the evaluation of double integrals?

Yes, there are several techniques for simplifying the evaluation of double integrals, including changing the order of integration, using symmetry to reduce the number of integrals, and using appropriate substitutions to convert the integral into a simpler form. Additionally, using software such as Mathematica or Wolfram Alpha can also help with the evaluation of complicated double integrals.

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