Science and Mathematics Faculty Publications
Silos, Snow Cones, Railroad Spikes, and Spherical Coordinates
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-27-2020
Journal Title
Mathematics Magazine
ISSN
1930-0980
Volume
93
Issue
2
First Page
143
Last Page
147
DOI
10.1080/0025570X.2020.1708694
Abstract
We present a fun alternative geometric approach for computing the volume of a “box” in spherical coordinates, which we then use to explain the formula for spherical triple integrals. Each step of our approach works well as an interactive classroom exercise.
Recommended Citation
Engbers, John and Hammett, Adam J., "Silos, Snow Cones, Railroad Spikes, and Spherical Coordinates" (2020). Science and Mathematics Faculty Publications. 408.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/science_and_mathematics_publications/408
