Finding the Volume of a solid by integration

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the volume of solids obtained by rotating specific regions about the x-axis and y-axis, involving two distinct problems related to solids of rotation. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and homework-related inquiries.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents two problems involving the volume of solids of rotation, specifically asking for help with calculations.
  • Another participant inquires whether the original poster has covered solids of rotation in class, implying a prerequisite knowledge for solving the problems.
  • A participant states the formula for calculating the volume of a solid of revolution about the x-axis, suggesting familiarity with the topic.
  • One participant claims to have calculated the volume for the first problem as 9π and for the second problem as 14π, indicating their approach to the problems.
  • Another participant mentions using the cylindrical shells method for the second problem, arriving at a volume of 6π initially, later correcting it to 12π.
  • A participant emphasizes the importance of posting in the correct section and providing details on attempted solutions, while also confirming the volume calculations for both problems as 9π and 12π, respectively.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is some agreement on the volume of the first problem being 9π. However, there is disagreement regarding the volume of the second problem, with different participants providing varying answers (14π, 6π, and 12π) and methods (disk method vs. cylindrical shells).

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided detailed workings for their calculations, and there is a lack of consensus on the correct approach for the second problem, which may depend on the method used and interpretations of the problem statement.

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I need help with these 2 problems.

problem 1:
Find the volume if the solid obtained when the region bounded by the x-axis, the y-axis, and the line y-x=3 is rotated about the x-axis.

problem 2:
The regionbounded by the graph of f(x)=x^2+1 and the x-axis between x=0 and x=2 is rotted about the y-axis. Find the volume of the resulting soild
 
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Have you covered solids of rotation in class?
 
yes. Have you?
 
Then you should know that if you revolve the area under the graph of f(x) for [tex]a \geq x \leq b[/tex] about the X axis, the volume is given by:
[tex]V = \pi \int _a^b f(x)^2dx[/tex]
 
I worked the problem using that formula I just need to know if you got the same. For the first one I got 9pi and on the secong I got14pi
 
I really would appreciate any help
 
I got 6pi for the second one using cylindrical shells method

height of each cylinder is y = x^2 + 1

radius of each cylinder is simply "x"

circumference of each cylinder is 2pi times "x"

Then integrate over the interval [0,2]
 
Sorry I meant to say second one is 12 pi
 
1. These should be posted in the "homework help" section.

2. You should show us what you have tried on homework problems.

3. In the original post you did NOT ask us to verify your answer and did not tell us what you got.

4. The first figure is a cone with base radius and height both equal to 3 and so has volume 9π.

5. The second problem can be done by "shells" as jon said and the volume is indeed 12π.
 

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