What is the volume between two intersecting spheres with given equations?

In summary, to find the volume of the solid that lies inside both the spheres x^2+y^2+z^2=4 and x^2+y^2+z^2+4x-2y+4z+5=0, we can complete the square on the second equation to get (x+2)^2 + (y-1)^2 + (z+2)^2 = 4. This gives us two circles with centers at (0,0,0) and (-2,1,-2) and radii of 2, which are 3 units apart. We can then find the volume of their intersection by revolving it around the x-axis, which will give us the volume of the solid
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Homework Statement



Find the volume of the solid that lies inside both the spheres
x^2+y^2+z^2=4
x^2+y^2+z^2+4x-2y+4z+5=0


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The Attempt at a Solution



I completed the square on the 2nd equation to get (x+2)^2 + (y-1)^2 + (z+2)^2 = 4

So I have the two centers (0,0,0) and (-2,1,-2) which are 3 units apart and both have a radius of two. I think I have to take an integral, but I don't know where to go from here. Thanks for any help
 
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That's a great start! Now pretend you have two circles of radius 2 with centers on the x-axis that are 3 units apart, say one centered at x=0 and one centered at x=3. Could you find the volume of their intersection revolved around the x-axis? That's the same as the volume you are looking for, isn't it?
 
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Ohhh ok thank! I got it! :)))
 

FAQ: What is the volume between two intersecting spheres with given equations?

What is the formula for calculating the volume between two spheres?

The formula for calculating the volume between two spheres is V = (4/3)π(R13 + R23), where R1 and R2 are the radii of the two spheres.

How do you determine the radius of the smaller sphere in order to calculate the volume between two spheres?

The radius of the smaller sphere can be determined by measuring the distance between the centers of the two spheres and subtracting the radius of the larger sphere.

Can the volume between two spheres be negative?

No, the volume between two spheres cannot be negative. Volume is a measurement of space and cannot have a negative value.

What units are typically used for volume between two spheres?

The units used for volume between two spheres can vary, but the most common units are cubic units such as cubic meters (m3) or cubic centimeters (cm3).

Is there a way to calculate the volume between two spheres if their centers are not aligned?

Yes, the volume between two spheres can still be calculated if their centers are not aligned. This can be done by finding the distance between the two centers and using this as the radius for a third sphere that encompasses both spheres. The volume between the two original spheres can then be calculated by subtracting the volumes of the third sphere and the individual spheres.

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