Math Problem Statement

Use a triple integral to find the volume of the solid bounded below by the cone zequalsStartRoot x squared plus y squared EndRoot and bounded above by the sphere xsquaredplusysquaredpluszsquaredequals450.

Solution

To find the volume of the solid bounded below by the cone z=x2+y2z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} and bounded above by the sphere x2+y2+z2=450x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 450, we can use cylindrical coordinates. In cylindrical coordinates:

x=rcosθ,y=rsinθ,z=zx = r \cos \theta, \quad y = r \sin \theta, \quad z = z

In these coordinates:

  • The cone z=x2+y2z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} becomes z=rz = r.
  • The sphere x2+y2+z2=450x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 450 becomes r2+z2=450r^2 + z^2 = 450.

Step 1: Set up the bounds

We need to determine the region of integration. The solid is bounded below by the cone z=rz = r, and above by the sphere z=450r2z = \sqrt{450 - r^2}.

  • The limits for rr come from the projection of the region onto the xyxy-plane. The radius of the base of the solid is determined by the intersection of the cone and the sphere. From the equation r2+z2=450r^2 + z^2 = 450, substitute z=rz = r to find the intersection: r2+r2=4502r2=450r=225=15r^2 + r^2 = 450 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 2r^2 = 450 \quad \Rightarrow \quad r = \sqrt{225} = 15 Therefore, rr ranges from 0 to 15.

  • The limits for zz are from z=rz = r (the cone) to z=450r2z = \sqrt{450 - r^2} (the sphere).

  • The limits for θ\theta go from 00 to 2π2\pi, since the region is symmetric about the zz-axis.

Step 2: Write the volume integral

In cylindrical coordinates, the volume element dVdV is given by rdzdrdθr \, dz \, dr \, d\theta. Thus, the volume of the solid is:

V=02π015r450r2rdzdrdθV = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^{15} \int_r^{\sqrt{450 - r^2}} r \, dz \, dr \, d\theta

Step 3: Compute the integrals

  1. Integrating with respect to zz: r450r2rdz=r(450r2r)\int_r^{\sqrt{450 - r^2}} r \, dz = r \left( \sqrt{450 - r^2} - r \right)

  2. Integrating with respect to rr: Now, we compute: 015r(450r2r)dr\int_0^{15} r \left( \sqrt{450 - r^2} - r \right) \, dr This splits into two integrals: 015r450r2dr015r2dr\int_0^{15} r \sqrt{450 - r^2} \, dr - \int_0^{15} r^2 \, dr The second integral is straightforward: 015r2dr=r33015=1533=1125\int_0^{15} r^2 \, dr = \frac{r^3}{3} \Big|_0^{15} = \frac{15^3}{3} = 1125

    For the first integral, use the substitution u=450r2u = 450 - r^2, hence du=2rdrdu = -2r \, dr, and the limits change from r=0r = 0 to r=15r = 15, corresponding to u=450u = 450 to u=0u = 0: 015r450r2dr=124500udu=120450udu\int_0^{15} r \sqrt{450 - r^2} \, dr = -\frac{1}{2} \int_{450}^0 \sqrt{u} \, du = \frac{1}{2} \int_0^{450} \sqrt{u} \, du Now, integrate: 120450u1/2du=1223u3/20450=13(450)3/2\frac{1}{2} \int_0^{450} u^{1/2} \, du = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3} u^{3/2} \Big|_0^{450} = \frac{1}{3} (450)^{3/2} Simplifying 4503/2450^{3/2}: 4503/2=450450=45021.213=9545.85450^{3/2} = 450 \cdot \sqrt{450} = 450 \cdot 21.213 = 9545.85 Therefore: 139545.853181.95\frac{1}{3} \cdot 9545.85 \approx 3181.95

    So, the total integral is: 3181.951125=2056.953181.95 - 1125 = 2056.95

  3. Integrating with respect to θ\theta: Finally, multiply by 02πdθ=2π\int_0^{2\pi} d\theta = 2\pi: V=2π×2056.9512924.58V = 2\pi \times 2056.95 \approx 12924.58

Thus, the volume of the solid is approximately 12924.5812924.58 cubic units.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How would you find the surface area of the solid instead of the volume?
  2. What changes in the integral if the cone has a different angle?
  3. How do you adapt the approach if the cone is open at the bottom (z = 0)?
  4. Can you use spherical coordinates instead of cylindrical for this problem?
  5. How would you calculate the volume if the sphere had a different radius?

Tip: Substitution methods simplify integrals when functions inside are complex.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Triple Integrals
Cylindrical Coordinates
Solid Geometry

Formulas

Cylindrical coordinates: x = r cos(θ), y = r sin(θ), z = z
Volume integral: V = ∫∫∫ r dz dr dθ

Theorems

Integration in Cylindrical Coordinates
Volume Calculation using Triple Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus