Math Problem Statement

  1. Parametrize each of the following surfaces and draw a picture of its parameter domain. (a) The surface defined by y = x

2 + sin z where x 2 + z 2 ≤ 4. (b) The part of the hyperboloid of one sheet H defined by x 2 + y 2 − z 2 − 3 = 0 where −2 ≤ z ≤ 5.

Solution

Let's tackle both parts one by one.

1. Parametrize the surface defined by y=x2+sin(z)y = x^2 + \sin(z) where x2+z24x^2 + z^2 \leq 4.

The surface is given by the equation y=x2+sin(z)y = x^2 + \sin(z), and we are told that the domain of the surface is constrained by x2+z24x^2 + z^2 \leq 4. This condition suggests that the domain is a disk in the xzxz-plane.

To parametrize the surface:

  • Let x=rcos(θ)x = r \cos(\theta) and z=rsin(θ)z = r \sin(\theta), where rr and θ\theta are polar coordinates. This parametrization ensures that x2+z2=r2x^2 + z^2 = r^2, where rr is constrained by r24r^2 \leq 4 (i.e., r2r \leq 2).

  • From the surface equation y=x2+sin(z)y = x^2 + \sin(z), we can express yy in terms of rr and θ\theta.

Thus, the parametrization becomes:

r(r,θ)=(rcos(θ),r2cos2(θ)+sin(rsin(θ)),rsin(θ))\mathbf{r}(r, \theta) = \left( r \cos(\theta), r^2 \cos^2(\theta) + \sin(r \sin(\theta)), r \sin(\theta) \right) with 0r20 \leq r \leq 2 and 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi.

Picture of the parameter domain:

The domain is a disk in the xzxz-plane, where x2+z24x^2 + z^2 \leq 4. In polar coordinates, this disk has radius 2, centered at the origin. The parameter domain consists of all rr and θ\theta values within this disk.

2. Parametrize the part of the hyperboloid of one sheet HH defined by x2+y2z23=0x^2 + y^2 - z^2 - 3 = 0 where 2z5-2 \leq z \leq 5.

The given equation of the hyperboloid is:

x2+y2z2=3x^2 + y^2 - z^2 = 3

This is the equation for a hyperboloid of one sheet, which is symmetric with respect to the zz-axis. To parametrize this surface:

  • Use cylindrical coordinates for xx and yy: x=rcos(θ)x = r \cos(\theta) and y=rsin(θ)y = r \sin(\theta).

  • Substituting these into the equation for the hyperboloid:

r2z2=3r^2 - z^2 = 3

Solving for r2r^2, we get:

r2=z2+3r^2 = z^2 + 3

Thus, r=z2+3r = \sqrt{z^2 + 3}. Therefore, the parametrization of the surface is:

r(z,θ)=(z2+3cos(θ),z2+3sin(θ),z)\mathbf{r}(z, \theta) = \left( \sqrt{z^2 + 3} \cos(\theta), \sqrt{z^2 + 3} \sin(\theta), z \right)

where 2z5-2 \leq z \leq 5 and 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi.

Picture of the parameter domain:

The parameter domain for zz ranges from 2-2 to 55, and for each zz, θ\theta spans a full circle from 00 to 2π2\pi. So, the domain is a strip in the zθz\theta-plane with 2z5-2 \leq z \leq 5 and θ\theta going around a circle.


Would you like further details or clarification on any part? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does the parametrization of a surface help in visualizing its geometry?
  2. Can you describe how the surface for part 1 behaves as zz increases?
  3. What would happen if the condition x2+z24x^2 + z^2 \leq 4 were changed to something else?
  4. How does the parametrization of the hyperboloid ensure that we cover the entire surface?
  5. Could you explore the connection between hyperboloids and other quadric surfaces like ellipsoids?

Tip: For a clearer understanding, try sketching the parameter domain and comparing it with the actual surface's shape. This helps in visualizing how the parametrization maps the domain to the surface.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parametrization of Surfaces
Polar Coordinates
Cylindrical Coordinates
Hyperboloid of One Sheet

Formulas

y = x^2 + sin(z)
x = r * cos(θ), z = r * sin(θ)
r^2 = z^2 + 3
r = √(z^2 + 3)

Theorems

Surface Parametrization
Polar and Cylindrical Coordinates

Suitable Grade Level

College/University