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Multivariable CalculusChallengeDouble Integrals

Double Integrals · Challenge problem

Using polar coordinates, the integral ∬De−(x2+y2)dA\displaystyle\iint_D e^{-(x^2+y^2)}dA over the WHOLE plane equals π\pi. Given that, the famous one-dimensional integral ∫−∞∞e−x2dx\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2}dx equals kπ\sqrt{k\pi} with k=1k = 1... instead: compute ∬D1 dA\displaystyle\iint_D 1\,dA where DD is the quarter disk x2+y2≤4x^2+y^2\le 4, x,y≥0x,y \ge 0. The answer is kπk\pi; find kk.