1. Chapter 15 – Multiple Integrals
15.8 Triple Integrals in Cylindrical Coordinates
Objectives:
Use cylindrical coordinates to solve triple integrals
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2. Polar Coordinates
In plane geometry, the polar coordinate system is used to give a convenient description of certain curves and regions.
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3. Polar Coordinates
The figure enables us to recall the connection between polar and Cartesian coordinates.
If the point P has Cartesian coordinates (x, y) and polar coordinates (r, θ), then x = r cos θ y = r sin θ r2 = x2 + y tan θ = y/x
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4. Cylindrical Coordinates
In three dimensions there is a coordinate system, called cylindrical coordinates, that:
Is similar to polar coordinates.
Gives a convenient description of commonly occurring surfaces and solids.
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5. Cylindrical Coordinates
In the cylindrical coordinate system, a point P in three- dimensional (3-D) space is represented by the ordered triple (r, θ, z), where:
r and θ are polar coordinates of the projection of P onto the xy–plane.
z is the directed
distance from the
xy-plane to P.
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6. Cylindrical Coordinates
To convert from cylindrical to rectangular coordinates, we use the following (Equation 1):
x = r cos θ
y = r sin θ
z = z
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7. Cylindrical Coordinates
To convert from rectangular to cylindrical coordinates, we use the following (Equation 2):
r2 = x2 + y2
tan θ = y/x
z = z
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8. Example 1
Plot the point whose cylindrical coordinates are given. Then find the rectangular coordinates of the point. a) b)
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9. Example 2 – pg # 4
Change from rectangular coordinates to cylindrical coordinates. a) b)
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10. Example 3 – pg 1004 # 10
Write the equations in cylindrical coordinates. a) b)
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11. Cylindrical Coordinates
Cylindrical coordinates are useful in problems that involve symmetry about an axis, and the z-axis is chosen to coincide with this axis of symmetry.
For instance, the axis of the circular cylinder with Cartesian equation x2 + y2 = c2 is the z-axis.
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12. Cylindrical Coordinates
In cylindrical coordinates, this cylinder has the very simple equation r = c.
This is the reason for the name “cylindrical” coordinates.
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13. Example 4 – pg 1004 # 12
Sketch the solid described by the given inequalities.
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14. Example 5
Sketch the solid whose volume is given by the integral and evaluate the integral.
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15. Evaluating Triple Integrals
Suppose that E is a type 1 region whose projection D on the xy-plane is conveniently described in polar coordinates.
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16. Evaluating Triple Integrals
In particular, suppose that f is continuous and E = {(x, y, z) | (x, y) D, u1(x, y) ≤ z ≤ u2(x, y)}
where D is given in polar coordinates by: D = {(r, θ) | α ≤ θ ≤ β, h1(θ) ≤ r ≤ h2(θ)}
We know from Equation 6 in Section 15.6 that:
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17. Evaluating Triple Integrals
However, we also know how to evaluate double integrals in polar coordinates.
This is formula 4 for triple integration in cylindrical coordinates.
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18. Evaluating Triple Integrals
It says that we convert a triple integral from rectangular to cylindrical coordinates by:
Writing x = r cos θ, y = r sin θ.
Leaving z as it is.
Using the appropriate limits of integration for z, r, and θ.
Replacing dV by r dz dr dθ.
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19. Example 6 15.8 Triple Integrals in Cylindrical Coordinates
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20. Example 7 – pg # 20
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21. Example 8 – pg # 27
Evaluate the integral by changing to cylindrical coordinates.
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22. Example 9 – pg # 31
When studying the formation of mountain ranges, geologists estimate the amount of work to lift a mountain from sea level. Consider a mountain that is essentially in the shape of a right circular cone. Suppose the weight density of the material in the vicinity of a point P is g(P) and the height is h(P).
Find a definite integral that represents the total work done in forming the mountain.
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23. Example 9 continued
Assume Mt. Fuji in Japan is the shape of a right circular cone with radius 62,000 ft, height 12,400 ft, and density a constant 200 lb/ft3. How much work was done in forming Mt. Fuji if the land was initially at sea level?
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24. More Examples
The video examples below are from section in your textbook. Please watch them on your own time for extra instruction. Each video is about 2 minutes in length.
Example 3
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25. Demonstrations Feel free to explore these demonstrations below.
Exploring Cylindrical Coordinates
Intersection of Two Cylinders
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