Question regading integration (Volume generated)

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The discussion revolves around a question regarding the evaluation of the volume generated by revolving a specific region in the first quadrant around the y-axis. Participants are addressing the mathematical formulation of the problem, including the use of LaTeX for presenting equations and the accuracy of the proposed solutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for help with a volume calculation problem and shares an attachment containing their solution.
  • Another participant questions the safety of opening attachments from strangers and suggests using LaTeX for clarity.
  • A participant who does not know how to use LaTeX defends their choice to use an attachment, assuring others it is safe.
  • A participant points out a potential mistake in the calculation of the total volume, suggesting that the correct volume generated by rotating a rectangle is 3²π√10, rather than the previously stated 3π√10.
  • Another participant provides a formula for the volume that needs to be subtracted, indicating that the original poster got that part correct.
  • One participant acknowledges their attempt to use LaTeX and thanks another for correcting their errors.

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There is no clear consensus on the correctness of the original solution, as participants point out potential errors and provide corrections. Multiple views on the use of attachments versus LaTeX also exist.

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Participants express uncertainty regarding the accuracy of calculations and the proper presentation of mathematical expressions. There are unresolved aspects related to the calculations and the use of LaTeX.

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I have my question,solution,doubt in the attachment that followed.I hope that anyone will help me figure out this problem.Thanks for anybody that spend some time on this question.
 

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Help, I really need somebody to look out this question for me whether I have done wrong or not.I have my solution to the question in the attachment.
 
I might be slightly paranoid, but why would I open a Word document from a complete stranger? Besides, there's a perfectly good way to write (mostly) anything you need here on the forum, using LaTeX.
 
I don't know how to write equation in LateX form , so I post up the question with attachment.Trust me ,the ataachment don't have virus and won't affected your computer.
 
You crashed Word!

--J

(PS. Major accomplishment, but can't help ya' since I can't see it, sorry.)
 
can you ask your question in plain old words?
 
The question asks to evaluate the volume generated by revolving the region S in the first quadrant, bounded by the coordinate axes , the line x=3 and the curve [itex]y=\sqrt{1+x2}[/itex] around the y-axis.

Check out this thread for LateX:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=8997&highlight=latex
You can also click the latex equations from other posters to see the exact code used. It's fast and easy to learn this way. I advise making access to the problems easier if you want people to help you.

Anyway, you seem to have a made a slight mistake in calculating the 'total volume'
The volume generated by rotating the rectangle bounded by x=0, y=0, x=3 and y=[itex]\sqrt{10}[/itex] is [itex]3^2\pi \sqrt{10}[/itex], instead of [itex]3 \pi \sqrt{10}[/itex].

The volume use have to subtract is:
[tex]\pi \int_1^{\sqrt{10}}(y^2-1)dy=\pi\left[\frac{10\sqrt{10}}{3}-\sqrt{10}+2/3\right][/tex]
You got that part right.

If you subtract the above from [itex]\pi 9\sqrt{10}[/itex] you get the right answer.
 
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[itex]\pi 9\sqrt{10}[/itex]
 
Soory,I was just trying with the LateX equation and thanks for Galileo for seeking out the question for me and correct my errors.
 

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