Simple Volume Problem: Solving for x and Rotating a Region around the Y-Axis

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The discussion revolves around a volume problem involving the rotation of a region bounded by the curves y=x^3 and y=2x-x^2 around the Y-axis. The original poster expresses difficulty in solving for x and integrating the resulting expression.

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  • The original poster attempts to solve for x in the equation y=2x-x^2, using Mathematica for assistance. They also question the method of solving quadratic equations in general.
  • Some participants provide insights into the quadratic nature of the equation and confirm the integration approach seems reasonable.
  • There is a reflection on potential mistakes in evaluating the integral, indicating a focus on careful calculation.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different aspects of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the quadratic equation, and there is acknowledgment of possible errors in the integration process, but no consensus has been reached on the final solution.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions using Mathematica for solving the equations and expresses concern about potential mistakes in their calculations, particularly regarding the evaluation of the integral.

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Ok,so I have a simple volume problem that I'm having a little trouble with.

I want to rotate the region in the first quadrant bounded by the following formulas around the Y axis.
[tex] y=x^3[/tex]
[tex]y=2x-x^2[/tex]

I solved for x and got
[tex] x=\sqrt[3]{y}[/tex]
[tex]x=1- \sqrt{1-y}[/tex] I know I get two roots but I am pretty sure this is the one I want.

I do have one question here, when given such equations as [tex]y=2x-x^2[/tex] how do you go about solving for x? I used Mathematica because I couldn't get it, but anyways back to the main problem.

so I then did [tex]\pi \int^1 _0 \sqrt[3]{y}^2 - (1- \sqrt{1-y})^2 dy[/tex]

I expanded [tex](1- \sqrt{1-y})^2[/tex] and then integrated the expresion and got the following:

[tex]\pi [\frac{3y^\frac{5}{3}}{5} - 2y - \frac{4}{3} (1-y)^{\frac{3}{2}}+\frac{y^2}{2}]^1_0[/tex]

This isn't right however and I assume I messed up somewhere in my final integration, any help? Thanks a lot. I am also going to assume it has to do with [tex](1- \sqrt{1-y})^2[/tex], I did U substitution on the term [tex]2 \sqrt{1-y}[/tex] and am thinking I messed that up, but once again, am not sure. The only other thing I can think about is maybe I missed up my functions somehow. Thanks for any help.
 
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mewmew said:
I do have one question here, when given such equations as [tex]y=2x-x^2[/tex] how do you go about solving for x?
It's a quadratic in x:

[tex]x^2-2x+y=0 \Rightarrow x=1\pm \sqrt{1-y}[/tex]
 
At a first glance,your integration seems okay.

Daniel.
 
Oh, sorry, I think I just messed up evaluating it, I forgot that all the terms aren't 0 when it is evaluated at 0...I make the dumbest mistakes! :blushing:
 

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