Integral in cylindrical coordinates

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of calculating a double integral over a given region using cylindrical coordinates. The bounds for the radius and z values are determined to be 0 <= theta <= 2pi, sqrt(3)/2 <= r <= 1, and -sqrt(2-r^2) <= z <= sqrt(2-r^2). The order of integration is also discussed, with the realization that doing the dz integral first would require two integrals due to the hyperboloid surfaces.
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Homework Statement



I need to calculate the integral where the region is given by the inside of x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2 and outside of 4x^2 + 4y^2 - z^2 = 3

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



So far, I think that in cylindrical coordinates (dzdrdtheta):

0 <= theta <= 2pi
sqrt(3)/2 <= r <= 1
-sqrt(2-r^2) <= z <= sqrt(2-r^2)

Are the bounds for the radius and z correct?
 
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ravenea said:

Homework Statement



I need to calculate the integral where the region is given by the inside of x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2 and outside of 4x^2 + 4y^2 - z^2 = 3

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



So far, I think that in cylindrical coordinates (dzdrdtheta):

0 <= theta <= 2pi
sqrt(3)/2 <= r <= 1
-sqrt(2-r^2) <= z <= sqrt(2-r^2)

Are the bounds for the radius and z correct?

Do you know what this figure looks like? If you look at the surfaces you should see that you don't want to do the dz integral first, on the inside. Do you see why? And don't forget the ##r## in your cylindrical volume element.
 
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In the order drdzdtheta, i get:

0 <= theta <= 2pi
sqrt(z^2 + 3)/2 <= r <= sqrt(2-z^2)
-1 <= z <= 1

I understand your point, the radius varies from z = -1 to z = 1 because of the hyperboloid, but the exercise is asking me to give the integrals for both orders: dzdrdtheta, drdzdtheta

Thanks for the help.
 
  • #4
If you look at a cross-section in the ##z-r## plane you will see that ##z## is a two-piece function of ##r## on both the top and bottom. So doing ##z## first will require two integrals for ##dz##.
 

FAQ: Integral in cylindrical coordinates

1. What is the formula for converting an integral in Cartesian coordinates to cylindrical coordinates?

The formula for converting an integral from Cartesian coordinates (x,y,z) to cylindrical coordinates (ρ,θ,z) is:

∫∫∫ f(x,y,z) dV = ∫∫∫ f(ρcosθ, ρsinθ, z) ρ dz dρ dθ

2. How do you determine the limits of integration for an integral in cylindrical coordinates?

The limits of integration for an integral in cylindrical coordinates are determined by the boundaries of the region being integrated. The limits for ρ and θ are usually determined by the shape of the region, while the limit for z is determined by the height of the region.

3. What is the role of the Jacobian in an integral in cylindrical coordinates?

The Jacobian is used to convert the differential element dV in Cartesian coordinates to the differential element ρ dz dρ dθ in cylindrical coordinates. It takes into account the changes in the coordinate system and is necessary for correctly setting up the integral in cylindrical coordinates.

4. Can an integral in cylindrical coordinates be evaluated using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

Yes, an integral in cylindrical coordinates can be evaluated using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, as long as the integrand is continuous and the limits of integration are constant.

5. How does the volume element differ in cylindrical coordinates compared to Cartesian coordinates?

In cylindrical coordinates, the volume element is ρ dz dρ dθ, while in Cartesian coordinates it is dx dy dz. This difference is due to the fact that the shape of the differential element changes when converting from one coordinate system to another.

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