Triple integral to find the volume

In summary, The problem asks for the volume of the region that is common to the interiors of two equations. One approach is to set up a triple integral using the given equations and solve for the volume. However, the region of integration is not a two-dimensional object, so a double integral cannot be used.
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Homework Statement



use a triple integral to find the volume of the region that is common to the interiors of z^2 +y^2 + z^2 = 1 and x^2 + z^2 = 1

Homework Equations



Would I just calculate the are of the disc? I set up a triple integral as inte [0 to 1] 2nd inte [0 to sqrt(1-z^2)] 3rd inte [0 to 0] dy dx dz
That doesn't really work though since after the first integration it would just be 0 (??)
How would you set up this triple integral? (I might just not be understanding what the region is??)
 
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This isn't a double integral, so the region of integration isn't a disk or other two-dimensional object. The region of integration is the three-dimensional space that is "common to the interiors of z^2 +y^2 + z^2 = 1 and x^2 + z^2 = 1."
 

Related to Triple integral to find the volume

1. What is a triple integral?

A triple integral is a mathematical tool used to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional region. It involves integrating a function over a three-dimensional space, resulting in a single value representing the volume of the region.

2. When is a triple integral used?

A triple integral is used when calculating the volume of a three-dimensional shape or solid, such as a cube, prism, or sphere. It is also used in physics and engineering to calculate the mass or density of a three-dimensional object.

3. How is a triple integral written?

A triple integral is typically written as ∫ ∫ ∫ f(x,y,z) dV, where f(x,y,z) represents the function being integrated and dV represents the infinitesimal volume element. The limits of integration are defined by the boundaries of the three-dimensional region.

4. What is the process for evaluating a triple integral?

The process for evaluating a triple integral involves breaking down the region into smaller, simpler shapes and setting up multiple integrals to calculate the volume of each shape. These integrals are then combined to find the total volume of the region.

5. Are there any shortcuts or tricks for solving a triple integral?

There are some techniques that can make solving triple integrals easier, such as using symmetry to simplify the limits of integration or switching the order of integration. However, in general, triple integrals require careful planning and multiple steps to accurately find the volume of a region.

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