Math Problem Statement

Match the given surfaces together. There are two surfaces that do not match anything else - match these two together.

Solution

The image you've uploaded provides a set of equations and surface names, where you need to match the equations to their corresponding surfaces. Let’s go through the matches one by one:

  1. x2+y2+z2=R2x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = R^2 corresponds to sphere, as this is the equation for a sphere in 3D.
  2. x2+y2=R2x^2 + y^2 = R^2 corresponds to circular cylinder, as this describes a cylinder where the radius in the x-y plane is constant.
  3. z=rz = r corresponds to cone, as this represents a cone when expressed in cylindrical coordinates.
  4. r=Rr = R corresponds to cylinder in cylindrical coordinates.
  5. r=sin(θ)r = \sin(\theta) corresponds to a specific type of surface (likely sphere, but this is related to polar equations in 3D).

Now, there are two equations that do not match anything else:

  • ϕ=π4\phi = \frac{\pi}{4} (likely refers to a constant angle in spherical coordinates).
  • ρ=R\rho = R refers to a constant radius in spherical coordinates.

Let's look for the surfaces that go with these last two, as they don't have a direct match.

If you'd like further explanation or details on these, feel free to ask!

Relative Questions:

  1. What is the general form of the equation of a cone?
  2. How can you convert between cylindrical and spherical coordinates?
  3. What surface is represented by the equation ϕ=constant\phi = \text{constant} in spherical coordinates?
  4. What is the equation of a paraboloid, and how can we distinguish it?
  5. How can r=sin(θ)r = \sin(\theta) describe part of a sphere?

Tip:

Remember that equations in different coordinate systems (Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical) often describe the same geometric surfaces!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Surface equations
3D geometry
Coordinate systems

Formulas

x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = R^2
x^2 + y^2 = R^2
z = r
r = R
r = sin(θ)
ρ = R
φ = π/4

Theorems

Equation of a sphere
Equation of a cylinder
Equation of a cone
Equation of a circular cylinder in cylindrical coordinates
Surface equation in spherical coordinates

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level