Math Problem Statement

Given the region D = {(x, y) ∈ ℝ² | 0 ≤ x ≤ y and 0 ≤ y ≤ 1}, what is the transformation of the integral ∫∫_D e^(x² + y²) dxdy into polar coordinates?

Solution

The question asks for the transformation of the double integral Dex2+y2dxdy\int_D e^{x^2 + y^2} \, dx\,dy into polar coordinates, where the domain DD is defined as D={(x,y)R20xy and 0y1}D = \{(x, y) \in \mathbb{R}^2 \mid 0 \leq x \leq y \text{ and } 0 \leq y \leq 1\}.

Key steps to solve:

  1. Interpret the region DD:

    • 0xy0 \leq x \leq y: In Cartesian coordinates, this describes the region below the line x=yx = y.
    • 0y10 \leq y \leq 1: This bounds yy between 0 and 1.

    Together, DD is the triangular region in the first quadrant bounded by x=0x = 0, y=1y = 1, and x=yx = y.

  2. Convert the integral to polar coordinates:

    • In polar coordinates: x=rcosθ,y=rsinθ,dxdy=rdrdθ.x = r\cos\theta, \quad y = r\sin\theta, \quad dx\,dy = r\,dr\,d\theta. Also, x2+y2=r2x^2 + y^2 = r^2, so ex2+y2=er2e^{x^2 + y^2} = e^{r^2}.

    • The line x=yx = y translates to θ=π4\theta = \frac{\pi}{4} in polar coordinates.

    • The line y=1y = 1 translates to rsinθ=1    r=1sinθr\sin\theta = 1 \implies r = \frac{1}{\sin\theta}.

    • The line x=0x = 0 translates to θ=0\theta = 0, and the lower bound y=0y = 0 corresponds to r=0r = 0.

    Therefore, the bounds in polar coordinates are: 0r1sinθ,0θπ4.0 \leq r \leq \frac{1}{\sin\theta}, \quad 0 \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{4}.

  3. Set up the transformed integral: The integral in polar coordinates becomes: 0π/401/sinθer2rdrdθ.\int_0^{\pi/4} \int_0^{1/\sin\theta} e^{r^2} r \, dr\,d\theta.

  4. Match the correct option:

    • Option 1 matches exactly: 0π/401/sinθrer2drdθ\int_0^{\pi/4} \int_0^{1/\sin\theta} r e^{r^2} \, dr\,d\theta.

Final Answer:

Option 1 is correct.


Do you want further explanation or detailed steps?

Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do polar coordinates relate to Cartesian coordinates?
  2. Why does x=yx = y translate to θ=π/4\theta = \pi/4?
  3. What is the role of the Jacobian (rr) in changing to polar coordinates?
  4. How do you determine the upper bound of rr for polar transformations?
  5. Could this integral be solved directly in Cartesian coordinates?

Tip: Always sketch the region DD to verify bounds before transforming integrals!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Double Integration
Coordinate Transformation
Polar Coordinates

Formulas

x = r*cos(θ), y = r*sin(θ)
x² + y² = r²
dxdy = r dr dθ

Theorems

Jacobian Determinant for Polar Coordinate Transformation

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics