Calculating the Volume of Revolution for e^x + 1 on x-axis

In summary, the volume of the solid formed is: V = \pi \left[ (\text{e}^{4} + 2\text{e}^{2} +1) - (1 + 2 + 1) \right]
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If the finite region bounded by the curve [itex] y = \text{e}^{x} +1 [/itex], the y-axis and the line [itex] x = \ln2 [/itex] is rotatated around the x-axis by [itex] 360^{\circ} [/itex] show that the volume of the solid formed is:
[tex] \frac{\pi}{2} (7 + \ln4 ) [/tex]
I did the intergral and got:
[tex] V = \pi \left[ (\text{e}^{4} + 2\text{e}^{2} +1) - (1 + 2 + 1) \right] [/tex]
But I can't see how I can manipulate it to get the required answer. :confused: Any help would be much appreciated.
 
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You won't be able to rewrite it like that since they aren't the same.
Perhaps you could show how you got that?
 
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[tex]V = \int_{0}^{\ln2} \pi\left[ f(x) \right]^2 \;\; dx[/tex]
[tex]V = \pi \int_{0}^{\ln2} \left[ e^{x} +1 \right]^2 \;\; dx = \pi \int_{0}^{\ln2} e^{2x} + 2e^{x} +1 \;\; dx[/tex]
[tex]V = \pi \left[ (e^{4} + 2e^{2} +1) - (1 + 2 + 1) \right][/tex]
 
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[tex]V = \pi \int_{0}^{\ln2} e^{2x} + 2e^{x} +1 dx[/tex]

This is still correct, the next step isn't. Show the primitive function first, then substitute the boundaries.
 
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I dear, I see that I've forgot to intergrate. That was a bit stupid wasn't it?
 
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Hootenanny said:
I dear, I see that I've forgot to intergrate. That was a bit stupid wasn't it?
I think that happens at least once to everyone :smile:
 
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Have I intergrated correctly? I get:
[tex]V = \pi \left[ \frac{1}{2} e^{2x} + 2e^{x} + x \right]^{\ln2}_{0}[/tex]
 
  • #8
Looks good, see if you can come to the given answer.
 
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The subsituting the values ln2 and 0 in gives:
[tex] V = \pi \left[ \left( \frac{1}{2}\cdot4 + 4 + \ln2 \right) - \left( \frac{1}{2} + 2 \right) \right] [/tex]
Simplifying:
[tex] \pi \left[ \frac{7}{2} + \ln2 \right] [/tex]
I can't see where I go now. I know I'm close.
 
  • #10
You are close indeed :smile:

Factor out 1/2 so you get the [itex]\pi/2[/itex] which is there in the given answer, then think of a property of logarithms...
 
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O yes, I forgot [itex] 2\cdot \ln2 = ln4[/itex]. My brains obviously not in gear today. Thanks very much.
 
  • #12
Well done :smile:
 

What is the equation for calculating the volume of revolution for e^x + 1 on the x-axis?

The equation is V = π∫(f(x))^2dx, where f(x) is the function e^x + 1.

What does e^x + 1 represent in this equation?

e^x + 1 represents the cross-sectional area of the solid generated by rotating the curve around the x-axis.

How do you find the limits of integration for this equation?

The limits of integration can be found by setting the function e^x + 1 equal to 0 and solving for x. This will give the x-values where the curve intersects the x-axis.

Can this equation be used to calculate the volume of revolution for any function?

Yes, this equation can be used for any function as long as it is rotated around the x-axis.

What is the unit of measurement for the volume of revolution?

The unit of measurement for the volume of revolution depends on the unit of measurement used for the function e^x + 1. For example, if the function is in meters, then the volume will be in cubic meters.

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