Finding the Bounds for Evaluating a Triple Integral

In summary, the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is bounded by the paraboloid x = 5y2 + 5z2 and the plane x = 5, can be evaluated using cylindrical polar coordinates with bounds of 0 ≤ r ≤ 1 and 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π. The resulting triple integral is ∫0^2π ∫0^1 ∫5r^2^5 5xr dx dr dθ.
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carl123
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Evaluate the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is bounded by the paraboloid
x = 5y2 + 5z2 and the plane x = 5.
 
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carl123 said:
Evaluate the triple integral ∫∫∫E 5x dV, where E is bounded by the paraboloid
x = 5y2 + 5z2 and the plane x = 5.

Since it's a paraboloid, where each cross section parallel to the plane x = 5 is a circle, cylindrical polars would be the best to use. So your bounds are $\displaystyle \begin{align*} 5\,y^2 + 5\,z^2 \leq x \leq 5 \implies 5\,r^2 \leq x \leq 5 \end{align*}$, since each cross-section is a full circle $\displaystyle \begin{align*} 0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi \end{align*}$. Note that when $\displaystyle \begin{align*} x = 0 \implies y^2 + z^2 = 0 \implies r = 0 \end{align*}$ and $\displaystyle \begin{align*} x = 5 \implies y^2 + z^2 = 1 \implies r = 1 \end{align*}$, so your bounds for r are $\displaystyle \begin{align*} 0 \leq r \leq 1 \end{align*}$. So finally we can set up our triple integral as

$\displaystyle \begin{align*} \int{\int{\int_E{5\,x\,\mathrm{d}V}}} = \int_0^{2\,\pi}{ \int_0^1{ \int_{5\,r^2}^5{ 5\,x\,r \,\mathrm{d}x } \,\mathrm{d}r } \,\mathrm{d}\theta } \end{align*}$

Now it's up to you to do the integration :)
 

FAQ: Finding the Bounds for Evaluating a Triple Integral

What is a triple integral?

A triple integral is a mathematical concept used in multivariable calculus to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional object. It involves integrating a function over a three-dimensional region.

Why is it important to evaluate a triple integral?

Evaluating a triple integral allows us to find the volume of complex three-dimensional objects, which is useful in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics. It also allows us to solve optimization problems and calculate probabilities in multivariable scenarios.

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The process for evaluating a triple integral involves breaking down the integral into three single integrals, one for each variable. Then, we use the appropriate integration techniques, such as substitution or integration by parts, to solve each integral. Finally, we combine the results to get the overall value of the triple integral.

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