Find the volume y=sinx, bounded by the y axis, and the line y=1

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of the region bounded by the curve y=sin(x), the y-axis, and the line y=1, with the axis of revolution being the line y=1. Participants are exploring methods to compute this volume.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss various methods, including the disk method and cylindrical shell method, while questioning the integration setup and the limits of integration. There are attempts to clarify the radius of the disks and the thickness in relation to the axis of rotation.

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The discussion is active, with participants sharing their attempts and questioning each other's reasoning. Some guidance has been offered regarding the methods to use, but there is no clear consensus on the correct approach or the final answer.

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Participants express uncertainty about their integration skills and the correctness of their methods. There is mention of a specific answer provided in a reference sheet, which some participants are questioning.

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Can anybody help me find the volume y=sinx, bounded by the y axis, and the line y=1. The axis of revolution is the line y=1.

I tried so many times and I can't find the correct answer, in the sheet it says (pie^2)/2 - 2pie
 
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cmab said:
Can anybody help me find the volume y=sinx, bounded by the y axis, and the line y=1. The axis of revolution is the line y=1.

I tried so many times and I can't find the correct answer, in the sheet it says (pie^2)/2 - 2pie

What method are you using, and what are you integrating?
 
OlderDan said:
What method are you using, and what are you integrating?

[int a=0 b=1] pie(arcsiny)^2 dy

disk method.
 
I don't know if I did good, cause I'm uncapable of integrating it. :cry:
 
try cylindrical shell method
 
p53ud0 dr34m5 said:
try cylindrical shell method

In my paper it says use disk method. :cry:
 
cmab said:
Can anybody help me find the volume y=sinx, bounded by the y axis, and the line y=1. The axis of revolution is the line y=1.


[int a=0 b=1] pie(arcsiny)^2 dy

disk method.

I don't think you are looking at it right. As I see it, the radius of a disk centered on the axis of rotation is 1 - sin x and the thickness of the disk is dx. The integral runs from the y-axis (x = 0) to the value of x at the intersection of y = 1 with y = sin x.
 
I was thinking the same thing, and maybe it's just me, but if you finish integrating that, won't you get an answer that's off somewhat? (I think by about +[tex]\textstyle{\frac{\pi^2}{4}}[/tex], otherwise I'm totally and utterly wrong )
cmab, can you doublecheck that answer that your book states?
 
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