Math Problem Statement

Explain the solving of integration

Explain the solving of integration.

Solution

The images you've uploaded involve solving a double integral by converting Cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates and simplifying the resulting integrals. Let's go through the key steps of solving this integral.

Problem Statement:

You're given the following boundaries: 0xby0 \leq x \leq b - y 0ya0 \leq y \leq a The goal is to evaluate the integral: a2x2dxdy\int \int \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} \, dx \, dy

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify the Region: The limits suggest that the region of integration lies in the first quadrant, bounded by the lines x=0x = 0, y=0y = 0, x=byx = b - y, and y=ay = a. This region is suitable for conversion into polar coordinates since the limits and the function have symmetry.

  2. Convert to Polar Coordinates: In polar coordinates, the transformation from Cartesian coordinates is: x=rcosθ,y=rsinθx = r \cos \theta, \quad y = r \sin \theta The Jacobian determinant for this transformation introduces an extra factor of rr, so the area element dxdydx \, dy becomes rdrdθr \, dr \, d\theta.

    The given integral then converts into: 0π20ara2r2rdrdθ\int_0^\frac{\pi}{2} \int_0^a r \sqrt{a^2 - r^2} \, r \, dr \, d\theta

  3. Substitute the Integral: To simplify the inner integral, let a2r2=ta^2 - r^2 = t. Differentiating both sides with respect to rr: 2rdr=dtrdr=12dt-2r \, dr = dt \quad \Rightarrow \quad r \, dr = -\frac{1}{2} dt The limits of integration for rr are from 00 to aa, and accordingly, tt ranges from a2a^2 to 00.

  4. Solve the Integral: Substituting into the integral, we get: 0π2a20t(12)dtdθ\int_0^\frac{\pi}{2} \int_{a^2}^0 \sqrt{t} \left( -\frac{1}{2} \right) dt \, d\theta Solving the inner integral: tdt=23t3/2\int \sqrt{t} \, dt = \frac{2}{3} t^{3/2} Evaluating this from a2a^2 to 0: 23(03/2(a2)3/2)=23a3\frac{2}{3} (0^{3/2} - (a^2)^{3/2}) = -\frac{2}{3} a^3 So the integral simplifies to: a330π2dθ=a33π2\frac{a^3}{3} \int_0^\frac{\pi}{2} d\theta = \frac{a^3}{3} \cdot \frac{\pi}{2}

  5. Final Answer: The result of the double integral is: a3π6\frac{a^3 \pi}{6}

This approach involves using polar coordinates to simplify the given integral, substituting appropriate limits, and evaluating the resulting integrals step by step.

Do you have any questions about this? Here are five related questions:

  1. How can we verify the limits of integration when converting to polar coordinates?
  2. What conditions make polar coordinates more suitable than Cartesian coordinates for integration?
  3. How does the Jacobian affect the transformation of coordinates in multiple integrals?
  4. Can this technique of substitution be applied to any integral with square roots?
  5. What are the general steps to follow when converting double integrals from Cartesian to polar coordinates?

Tip: When solving integrals involving square roots, look for symmetry in the limits or the integrand to simplify using polar or other coordinate systems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Double Integration
Coordinate Transformation
Polar Coordinates
Substitution Method

Formulas

r^2 = x^2 + y^2 (polar coordinate transformation)
Jacobian determinant for polar coordinates: dx dy = r dr dθ
Integral of square root: ∫√t dt = (2/3)t^(3/2)

Theorems

Polar Coordinate Transformation
Substitution Method for Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics