To solve this problem, we need to find the volume of a region that is enclosed by both a cone and a sphere. Let's break down the steps and details required to set up and evaluate the appropriate integral.

Problem Setup

1. Cone Equation: The cone is given by: $z = \sqrt{2(x^2 + y^2)}$ This equation represents a cone opening upwards along the $z$-axis.

2. Sphere Equation: The sphere is described by: $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 7z$ We can rewrite this equation by completing the square in $z$ to get a standard form for the sphere.

Rewriting the Sphere Equation

Starting with: $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 7z$ we move $7z$ to the other side: $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 - 7z = 0$ Then, complete the square on $z$: $x^2 + y^2 + (z - \frac{7}{2})^2 = \left(\frac{7}{2}\right)^2$ which simplifies to: $x^2 + y^2 + (z - \frac{7}{2})^2 = \frac{49}{4}$ This represents a sphere with center $(0, 0, \frac{7}{2})$ and radius $\frac{7}{2}$.

Volume of the Region

To find the volume of the region inside both the cone and the sphere, we can use spherical coordinates because of the symmetry in the problem. In spherical coordinates:

• $x = \rho \sin\theta \cos\phi$
• $y = \rho \sin\theta \sin\phi$
• $z = \rho \cos\theta$

Bounds in Spherical Coordinates

1. Radial Distance ($\rho$): The region we are interested in is between the cone and the sphere. The intersection of the sphere and cone occurs when $z$ values match in both equations: $\rho \cos \theta = \sqrt{2} \rho \sin \theta$ Solving for $\theta$, this relationship will help define the angular bounds.

2. Angular Bound ($\theta$): Since the cone defines the lower boundary of $\theta$, we get an angular bound.

Integral Setup

The volume integral in spherical coordinates is: $V = \int_{\theta_{\text{min}}}^{\theta_{\text{max}}} \int_{\phi=0}^{2\pi} \int_{\rho=0}^{\rho_{\text{max}}} \rho^2 \sin \theta \, d\rho \, d\phi \, d\theta$ where $\rho_{\text{max}}$ is defined by the sphere.

Calculation

To proceed, I’ll evaluate these steps to set up and solve the integral for an approximate answer to four decimal places.

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Related Questions

1. How do we convert Cartesian equations to spherical coordinates?
2. Why is it beneficial to use spherical coordinates for this volume calculation?
3. What is the geometric significance of the intersection point between the cone and the sphere?
4. How do we determine the limits for $\rho$, $\theta$, and $\phi$ in spherical coordinates?
5. Can we use cylindrical coordinates for this problem, and how would that change the integral?

Tip

Always verify the symmetry of the region when choosing a coordinate system; it simplifies integration greatly.