Double Integral over general region

In summary, the problem asks to find the integral of √(16 - x2 - y2) over the region D, which is a circle with radius 4 centered at (0,0). The integral can be set up using a double integral in polar coordinates with 0 ≤ r ≤ 4 and 0 ≤ θ ≤ π. Alternatively, it can be set up using the curves x = ±√(16-y2) and y = ±√(16-x2).
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Homework Statement



Find the integral using a geometric argument.

∫∫D√(16 - x2 - y2)dA
over the region D where D = {(x,y) : x2 + y2 ≤ 16}

By the way, the subscript D next to the integral refers to the region over which the function is integrated.

Homework Equations


∫∫f(x,y)dxdy = ∫∫f(x,y)dydx

Don't think it's a polar coordinate question but here is the equation for a double integral in polar coordinates anyway:
∫∫Df(x,y)r dA

The Attempt at a Solution


Attempted to solve the equation using a double integral in polar coordinates with:
0 ≤ r ≤ 4
0 ≤ θ ≤ pi
got 64π/3 but I'm not certain whether it is correct. I'm not sure whether the graph approaches the x-y plane asymptotically or not. The equation for f(x,y) = √(16 - x2 - y2) describes what seems like the positive z half of a sphere

Edit: Made a second attempt. Assumed the shape to be the top half of a sphere so the equation became:
(0.5)∫∫D(16 - x2 - y2)dA
Where x ranges from 0 to 4 and y ranges from -√(16-x2) to √(16-x2)

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you
 
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Draw your region, its a circle with radius 4 with a center at (0,0).

There are four curves you need to consider when setting up your integral. You can find these curves by solving x2 + y2 = 16.
 

Related to Double Integral over general region

1. What is a double integral over a general region?

A double integral over a general region is a mathematical concept used in multivariable calculus to calculate the volume under a surface or the area of a region in two-dimensional space. It involves integrating a function of two variables over a two-dimensional region.

2. How is a double integral over a general region different from a single integral?

A single integral calculates the area under a curve in one-dimensional space, while a double integral calculates the volume or area of a region in two-dimensional space. A double integral involves integrating with respect to two variables, whereas a single integral only involves one variable.

3. What types of regions can a double integral be used for?

A double integral can be used for any two-dimensional region, including rectangles, circles, triangles, and more complex shapes. It can also be used for curved regions, as long as the boundaries of the region can be described by mathematical functions.

4. How is a double integral over a general region calculated?

A double integral is calculated by breaking the region into smaller, simpler shapes (such as rectangles) and summing up the contributions from each of these smaller areas. This can be done using iterated integrals, where the inner integral integrates with respect to one variable while the outer integral integrates with respect to the other variable.

5. What are the real-world applications of double integrals over general regions?

Double integrals have a variety of applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics. They can be used to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional object, the mass of a two-dimensional surface, or the probability of an event occurring in a two-dimensional space.

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