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benji55545
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Homework Statement
Evaluate ∫∫S √(1 + x^2 + y^2) dS where S is the helicoid: r(u, v) = ucos(v)i + usin(v)j + vk, with 0 ≤ u ≤ 4, 0 ≤ v ≤ 3π
The Attempt at a Solution
What I tried to do was say x=ucos(v) and y=usin(v), then I plugged those into the sqrt(1+x^2+y^2) eq, which I ended up simplifying to sqrt(1+u) somehow. I then took the cross product of the surface eq differentiated (respect to u) with eq (respect to v). I found the length of that, which I somehow got to be sqrt(2).
I then said that the intergal was ∫∫sqrt(1+u)*sqrt(2)du*dv
where the limits of integration are the limits of u and v given above.
Well this is wrong. Hah!
Any help would be appreciated.