Evaluate the integral $ \iiint \limits_D z \ dV ,$ where $D$ is the region bounded by the planes $y = 0$, $x = 0$, $z = 0$, $z = 1$, and the cylinder $x^2+y^2=1$ with $x,y \ge 0$.
Evaluate the triple integral $\iiint\limits_D z \ dV$ over this domain $D$
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1Surely this would be easier in cylindrical coordinates? – 2011-10-25
2 Answers
Usually the toughest part of these problems is finding the limits of integration. If we concentrate on just the $xy$-plane for a moment we can find the limits of integration for $x$ and $y$. The region in the $xy$-plane over which you are integrating is the region bounded by the circle $x^2+y^2=1$ in the first quadrant. Along the $x$-axis this region runs from $x=0$ to $x=1$. If we pick a particular $x$, then $y$ will run from $y=0$ to $y=\sqrt{1-x^2}$. So, now we've got bounds on $x$ and $y$. As for $z$, that certainly runs from $z=0$ to $z=1$. This gives all the bounds and the integral is
$ \int_0^1\int_0^1\int_0^{\sqrt{1-x^2}}z\,dy\,dx\,dz. $
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0Do a trig substitution with $x=\sin\theta$, $dx=\cos\theta\,d\theta$. Then $\sqrt{1-x^2}=\cos\theta$. – 2011-10-25
Isn't the answer simply $\pi/4$ ? It is a quarter cylinder of unit height and unit radius, right?
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0Now that you have seen the mistake, perhaps you should correct the answer incorporating @Brian's comment. – 2011-10-26