Find the volume of the resulting solid

The volume of one of those "caps" is \int_2^(11) \pi(121- y^2)dy. Double that and you have the total volume of the sphere with the cylindrical hole removed.In summary, the volume of the resulting solid is the volume of the sphere with radius 11 minus the volume of the cylinder with radius 8 and height 2√(57), plus twice the volume of the "caps" removed on each end of the cylinder, which can be calculated using the disk method with limits of integration from y= √(57) to y= 11.
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A ball of radius 11 has a round hole of radius 8 drilled through its center. Find the volume of the resulting solid

here's what i done:
y = sqrt(11^2-x^2)
y = 8 about x-axis

[tex]\int pi*(8)^2 - pi*(8-sqrt(11^2-x^2))[/tex]

this is where I am stuck at, no clue if my setup is even correct. What would the bounds be and is my setup correct?
 
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It's not at all clear what you are doing. Where is that "pi*(8)2" from?

It looks like you are confusing a "ball" (sphere) with a circle.

Draw a picture: a circle (the sphere seen from the side) with a rectangle inscribed in it (the cylidrical hole). The center of the sphere is at the middle of the rectangle. The top of the rectangle marks where the hole exits the sphere. If you draw a line from the center of the sphere to the center of the top of the rectangle, it has length h/2 (h is the length of the rectangle). Drawing a line from the center of the sphere to the vertex of the rectangle gives a right triangle with legs of length h/2 and 8 (the radius of the hole) and hypotenuse of length 11 (the radius of the sphere). By the Pythagorean theorem h2/4+ 64= 121 so h2= (57)(4) and h= 2√(57).

Now:

The volume of the sphere, before the hole is drilled, is [itex]\frac{4\pi r^3}{3}= \frac{ (4 \pi(11)^3}{3}[/itex].
The volume of the cylinder removed is [itex]\pi r^2 h= \pi (8)^2(2\sqrt{57})= 128\sqrt{57}\pi[/itex].

BUT you still need to subtract the volume of those two little "caps" that are removed on each end of the cylinder- that's the calculus part of this problem.
Since they are clearly the same, you can calculate the volume of one and double it.
You can do that using the "disk" method. At height "y", The x coordinate is [itex]\sqrt{121- y^2}[/itex] and that becomes the radius of each disk: the area of each such disk is [itex]\pi(121- y^2)[/itex] so the volume is [itex]\pi \int (121- y^2)dy[/itex].
The limits of integration are y= √(57) (the top of the cylinder) to y= 11 (the top of the sphere.
 
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Your setup is correct, but there are a few small errors. First, when finding the volume of a solid of revolution, you need to use the formula V = pi * integral of (R(x))^2 dx, where R(x) is the radius of the solid at a given point x. In this case, R(x) would be the distance from the x-axis to the outer edge of the solid, so it would be 11-sqrt(11^2-x^2).

Secondly, when finding the bounds, you need to consider the limits of integration. In this case, the solid is being formed by rotating a semicircle (half of the ball) around the x-axis. So, the limits of integration would be from x = -11 to x = 11, since the semicircle has a radius of 11.

Finally, when setting up the integral, you need to make sure you are using the correct function for the outer radius. In this case, it would be (11-sqrt(11^2-x^2))^2. So, the correct integral would be V = pi * integral from -11 to 11 of (11-sqrt(11^2-x^2))^2 dx.

Solving this integral would give you the volume of the resulting solid. I would recommend using a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the integral, as it can be quite complex to do by hand. I hope this helps clarify any confusion and helps you solve the problem!
 

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"Find the volume of the resulting solid" refers to determining the amount of space that a three-dimensional object takes up. This is often done by measuring the length, width, and height of the object and using a formula to calculate the volume.

2. Why is finding the volume of a solid important?

Finding the volume of a solid is important because it allows us to understand the size and capacity of objects, which can be useful in a variety of fields such as engineering, construction, and chemistry. It also helps in making accurate measurements and calculations for practical applications.

3. What are the units of measurement for volume?

The units of measurement for volume can vary depending on the system being used. In the metric system, the most common unit is the cubic meter (m³). In the imperial system, the most common unit is the cubic foot (ft³). Other units of measurement for volume include liters, gallons, and cubic inches.

4. How do I find the volume of a regular solid?

To find the volume of a regular solid, such as a cube or cylinder, you can use a simple formula. For a cube, the formula is V = s³, where s is the length of one side. For a cylinder, the formula is V = πr²h, where r is the radius and h is the height. Simply plug in the values and solve for the volume.

5. What about irregular solids?

For irregular solids, finding the volume can be a bit more challenging. One method is to use a graduated cylinder filled with water and measure the change in water level when the object is submerged. Another method is to divide the object into smaller regular shapes and calculate the volume of each, then add them together to get the total volume.

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