MHBSolving a Double Integral Problem with Polar Form

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In summary, In polar coordinates, if x and y are both at least zero, then each point is in the first quadrant. The bounds for $\theta$ are $0$ and $\dfrac \pi 2$. Furthermore, when switching to polar coordinates, you should replace $dxdy$ by $rd\theta dr$.
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Hello MHB,
I got as homework to solve this problem and get recommend to solve it with polar but I have not really work with polar but we have had lecture about it and I have done some research. This is the problem and what I understand
\(\displaystyle \int\int_Dx^3y^2\ln(x^2+y^2)\), \(\displaystyle 4\leq x^2+y^2\leq 25\) and \(\displaystyle x,y\geq 0\)
if we want to change it to polar form let's write \(\displaystyle x=r\cos\theta\) and \(\displaystyle y=r\sin\theta\)
so we got:
\(\displaystyle \int_{\theta_1}^{\theta_2}\int_{r_1}^{r_2}r^3\cos^3\theta*r^2\sin^2\theta \ln(r^2\cos^2\theta+r^2\sin^2\theta) \ drd\theta\)
and we got our identity that \(\displaystyle x^2+y^2=r^2\) that means we got our r limit as \(\displaystyle 2\leq r \leq 5\) if I am thinking correct we can't use our negative limit cause it says \(\displaystyle x,y\geq 0\) I am stuck with how to get my \(\displaystyle \theta\) limit well so far I can think we know that \(\displaystyle 4 \leq r^2cos^2\theta + r^2sin^2\theta \leq 25\) here is what I strugle with. is solve limit for \(\displaystyle \theta\)

Regards,
 
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Petrus said:
Hello MHB,
I got as homework to solve this problem and get recommend to solve it with polar but I have not really work with polar but we have had lecture about it and I have done some research. This is the problem and what I understand
\(\displaystyle \int\int_Dx^3y^2\ln(x^2+y^2)\), \(\displaystyle 4\leq x^2+y^2\leq 25\) and \(\displaystyle x,y\geq 0\)
if we want to change it to polar form let's write \(\displaystyle x=r\cos\theta\) and \(\displaystyle y=r\sin\theta\)
so we got:
\(\displaystyle \int_{\theta_1}^{\theta_2}\int_{r_1}^{r_2}r^3\cos^3\theta*r^2\sin^2\theta \ln(r^2\cos^2\theta+r^2\sin^2\theta) \ drd\theta\)
and we got our identity that \(\displaystyle x^2+y^2=r^2\) that means we got our r limit as \(\displaystyle 2\leq r \leq 5\) if I am thinking correct we can't use our negative limit cause it says \(\displaystyle x,y\geq 0\) I am stuck with how to get my \(\displaystyle \theta\) limit well so far I can think we know that \(\displaystyle 4 \leq r^2cos^2\theta + r^2sin^2\theta \leq 25\) here is what I strugle with. is solve limit for \(\displaystyle \theta\)

If x and y are both at least zero, that means each point is in the first quadrant.
In the first quadrant the bounds for $\theta$ are $0$ and $\dfrac \pi 2$.Furthermore, you should use the trigonometric identity $\cos^2\theta + \sin^2\theta=1$.In your original integral you omitted $dxdy$, which represent a very small square with sides of length $dx$ and $dy$.
In polar coordinates we also have a very small square-like region with sides $dr$ and $rd\theta$. The area of that small square is (in the limit) $rd\theta dr$.
You're supposed to replace $dxdy$ by $rd\theta dr$ when switching to polar coordinates, introducing an extra $r$.
This extra factor $r$ is called the Jacobian.
 
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I like Serena said:
If x and y are both at least zero, that means each point is in the first quadrant.
In the first quadrant the bounds for $\theta$ are $0$ and $\dfrac \pi 2$.Furthermore, you should use the trigonometric identity $\cos^2\theta + \sin^2\theta=1$.In your original integral you omitted $dxdy$, which represent a very small square with sides of length $dx$ and $dy$.
In polar coordinates we also have a very small square-like region with sides $dr$ and $rd\theta$. The area of that small square is (in the limit) $rd\theta dr$.
You're supposed to replace $dxdy$ by $rd\theta dr$ when switching to polar coordinates, introducing an extra $r$.
This extra factor $r$ is called the Jacobian.
Hello I like Serena
I understand they used that method when I saw it I was thinking and figoure it out, $\cos^2\theta + \sin^2\theta=1$
hmm this got more tricky then I thought when you say "In the first quadrant the bounds for $\theta$ are $0$ and $\dfrac \pi 2$." does that means that is our lower limit if I understand this correct? I need to think more about this

Regards,
 
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Petrus said:
Hello I like Serena
I understand they used that method when I saw it I was thinking and figoure it out, $\cos^2\theta + \sin^2\theta=1$
hmm this got more tricky then I thought when you say "In the first quadrant the bounds for $\theta$ are $0$ and $\dfrac \pi 2$." does that means that is our lower limit if I understand this correct? I need to think more about this

Regards,

Check out the picture I drew in post http://www.mathhelpboards.com/f10/integral-polar-coordinates-4389/index2.html#post19934 (I know you already did ;)).
The lower limit for $\theta$ is $0$.
 
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I like Serena said:
Check out the picture I drew in post http://www.mathhelpboards.com/f10/integral-polar-coordinates-4389/index2.html#post19934 (I know you already did ;)).
The lower limit for $\theta$ is $0$.
Ohh now I see, Thanks!

I like Serena said:
I know you already did ;))
I did not know I had a stalker :eek:
 
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Hello MHB,
I wanted to share the solution if someone is intressted ( did take me around 4h to integrate but I learned alot!)


problem:
calculate double integrate
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We convert to polar cordinate (read post over how I did) and get:

\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\int_2^5 r^4\cos^3( \theta)r^2\sin( \theta) \ln(r^2\cos^2( \theta) +r^2\sin^2( \theta)) \ drd\theta\)

still look complicated for me and I want to try simplify as much as possible. We can use Fubini's theorem and take out our constant and we can use pythagorean trigonometric identity and rewrite that inside ln \(\displaystyle \ln(r^2\cos^2( \theta) +r^2\sin^2( \theta)) <=> \ln(r^2(\cos^2( \theta) +\sin^2( \theta))) <=> \ln(r^2(1))\)
so how does our integrate looks like now after we done all this!
\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^3(\theta)sin^2(\theta) \ d\theta \int_2^5 r^6 \ln(r^2) \ dr\)
That looks a lot more better! let's start integrate our

\(\displaystyle d\theta\):
We got
\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^3(\theta)sin^2 (\theta) \ d\theta\)
Let's start to break it up so we got:
\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} sin^2 (\theta) \cos^2(\theta)\cos( \theta) \ d\theta\)
Now we can use the identity \(\displaystyle \cos^2 ( \theta) =1- \sin^2( \theta)\)
and we got:
\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^2(\theta)(1-\sin^2( \theta)) \cos (\theta) \ d\theta\)
let's simplify to:
\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (\sin^2(\theta)-\sin^4( \theta)) \cos (\theta) \ d\theta\)
now we can integrate! Subsitute \(\displaystyle u= \sin(\theta) <=> du= \cos(\theta)\) (notice that I don't rewrite the limit cause I will subsitute back after I antidifferentiat) so we got
\(\displaystyle \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (u^2-u^4) du\)
if we antidifferentiat that and subsitute back we get
\(\displaystyle \left[\frac{\sin^3(\theta)}{3}- \frac{\sin^5(\theta)}{5} \right]_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} = \frac{2}{15}\)

dr:
\(\displaystyle \int_2^5 r^6 \ln(r^2) dr\)
use integrate by part and choose that
\(\displaystyle u=\ln(r^2) <=> du=\frac{2}{r} dr\) and \(\displaystyle dv=r^6 dr <=> u= \frac{r^7}{7}\)
I will skip integrate by part and you will get result (without simplify)
\(\displaystyle \ln(25) \frac{5^7}{7} - \ln(4) \frac{2^7}{7} - \frac{1555994}{49}\)
now we have to multiplicate both of them so the result is
\(\displaystyle \frac{2}{15}(\ln(25) \frac{5^7}{7} - \ln(4) \frac{2^7}{7} - \frac{1555994}{49})\)

Regards,

 
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Looks good! :)
 
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I like Serena said:
Looks good! :)
Thanks for helping me! The integration part did take me a lot atemp but it's start to become more easy, after practice and practice you start to get used with it :)

Regards,
 

FAQ: MHBSolving a Double Integral Problem with Polar Form

What is a double integral?

A double integral is a type of mathematical operation that involves integrating a function of two variables over a specific region in a two-dimensional plane.

What is polar form?

Polar form is a way of representing points in a two-dimensional plane using a distance from the origin and an angle from the positive x-axis.

How do you solve a double integral problem with polar form?

To solve a double integral problem with polar form, you first need to convert the function to polar coordinates and then evaluate the integral using polar integration formulas.

What is the benefit of using polar form in double integral problems?

Using polar form in double integral problems can simplify the calculation process and make it easier to visualize and understand the problem.

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