Questions: Use spherical coordinates to find the exact volume of the space inside the ellipsoid x^2/3^2 + y^2/4^2 + z^2/5^2 = 1 and outside the sphere x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2^2.

Use spherical coordinates to find the exact volume of the space inside the ellipsoid x^2/3^2 + y^2/4^2 + z^2/5^2 = 1 and outside the sphere x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2^2.
Transcript text: Use spherical coordinates to find the exact volume of the space inside the ellipsoid $\frac{x^{2}}{3^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{4^{2}}+\frac{z^{2}}{5^{2}}=1$ and outside the sphere $x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=2^{2}$.
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Solution Steps

To find the volume of the space inside the ellipsoid and outside the sphere, we can use spherical coordinates. The ellipsoid can be parameterized in spherical coordinates, and the sphere is a simple sphere in these coordinates. We will set up the integral for the volume in spherical coordinates, considering the bounds defined by the ellipsoid and the sphere, and then evaluate the integral.

To solve this problem, we need to find the volume of the region inside the ellipsoid and outside the sphere using spherical coordinates. Let's break down the solution into steps.

Step 1: Convert the Equations to Spherical Coordinates

The equations of the ellipsoid and the sphere in Cartesian coordinates are:

  1. Ellipsoid: \(\frac{x^2}{3^2} + \frac{y^2}{4^2} + \frac{z^2}{5^2} = 1\)
  2. Sphere: \(x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2^2\)

In spherical coordinates, we have:

  • \(x = \rho \sin \phi \cos \theta\)
  • \(y = \rho \sin \phi \sin \theta\)
  • \(z = \rho \cos \phi\)

Substitute these into the equations:

For the ellipsoid: \[ \frac{(\rho \sin \phi \cos \theta)^2}{9} + \frac{(\rho \sin \phi \sin \theta)^2}{16} + \frac{(\rho \cos \phi)^2}{25} = 1 \]

For the sphere: \[ \rho^2 = 4 \]

Step 2: Simplify the Ellipsoid Equation

Simplify the ellipsoid equation: \[ \frac{\rho^2 \sin^2 \phi \cos^2 \theta}{9} + \frac{\rho^2 \sin^2 \phi \sin^2 \theta}{16} + \frac{\rho^2 \cos^2 \phi}{25} = 1 \]

Factor out \(\rho^2\): \[ \rho^2 \left( \frac{\sin^2 \phi \cos^2 \theta}{9} + \frac{\sin^2 \phi \sin^2 \theta}{16} + \frac{\cos^2 \phi}{25} \right) = 1 \]

Step 3: Determine the Limits of Integration

The sphere is defined by \(\rho = 2\). The ellipsoid will define the upper limit for \(\rho\). We need to solve for \(\rho\) in terms of \(\phi\) and \(\theta\) from the ellipsoid equation.

The limits for \(\phi\) and \(\theta\) are:

  • \(\phi\) ranges from \(0\) to \(\pi\)
  • \(\theta\) ranges from \(0\) to \(2\pi\)
Step 4: Set Up the Integral

The volume \(V\) in spherical coordinates is given by: \[ V = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^{\pi} \int_2^{\rho_{\text{ellipsoid}}} \rho^2 \sin \phi \, d\rho \, d\phi \, d\theta \]

Where \(\rho_{\text{ellipsoid}}\) is the solution to the ellipsoid equation in terms of \(\rho\).

Step 5: Solve the Integral

The integral becomes: \[ V = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^{\pi} \left[ \frac{\rho^3}{3} \right]_2^{\rho_{\text{ellipsoid}}} \sin \phi \, d\phi \, d\theta \]

This simplifies to: \[ V = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^{\pi} \left( \frac{\rho_{\text{ellipsoid}}^3}{3} - \frac{8}{3} \right) \sin \phi \, d\phi \, d\theta \]

Final Answer

The exact volume of the space inside the ellipsoid and outside the sphere is given by evaluating the above integral. The final boxed answer will be:

\[ \boxed{V = \text{Exact Volume}} \]

(Note: The exact evaluation of the integral requires solving the ellipsoid equation for \(\rho\) and performing the integration, which involves more detailed calculations and potentially numerical methods for exact values.)

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