Some more volume integral questions

In summary, volume integrals involve calculating the total volume of a three-dimensional object using a specific mathematical formula. Some common questions related to volume integrals include finding the volume of a solid shape or determining the average value of a function over a given region. These calculations can be solved using various techniques, such as the disk method or the shell method, depending on the shape of the object. Additionally, volume integrals can be used in physics and engineering to determine quantities such as mass and fluid flow.
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Formulas:
Shell Method: dV = 2pi(radius) * (height) * (thickness)
Disk method: dV = pi(radius)^2 * (thickness)

Question 1 (26-3-15)
Statement
Using Shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the x-axis.
x = 4y - y^2 - 3, x = 0

Attempt
integrating:
4y^2 - y^3 - 3y = x
4/3y^3 - 1/4y^4 - 3/2y^2

at this point I would plug a boundary number into the variable, what number should it be?

Question 2 (26-3-19)
Statement
Using disk method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
y = 2(x^1/2), x = 0, y = 3

Attempt
y/2 = x^1/2
(y/2)^2 = x
y^2/4
(y^2/4)^2
y^4/16

is this the correct path?

Question 3 (26-3-21)
Statement
Using shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
x^2 - 4y^2 = 4, x = 3

Attempt
2pixy principal formula
isolate y
-4y^2 = 4 - x^2
-y^2 = (4-x^2)/4
-y^2 = -x^2
x = y
2pix^2 = 1/3x^3 = 9

but this answer is incorrect

Thank you for your time.
 
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togo said:
Question 1 (26-3-15)
Statement
Using Shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the x-axis.
x = 4y - y^2 - 3, x = 0

Attempt
integrating:
4y^2 - y^3 - 3y = x
4/3y^3 - 1/4y^4 - 3/2y^2

at this point I would plug a boundary number into the variable, what number should it be?
Be precise in your setup. There are a number of errors in your work. I see no integral sign, I see no dy, and I see no 2pi in the front. As to the limits of integration, well the graph is a sideways parabola. Find the y-intercepts.

togo said:
Question 3 (26-3-21)
Statement
Using shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
x^2 - 4y^2 = 4, x = 3

Attempt
2pixy principal formula
isolate y
-4y^2 = 4 - x^2
-y^2 = (4-x^2)/4
-y^2 = -x^2
This is wrong. It should be
[itex]-y^2 = 1 - \frac{x^2}{4}[/itex]
 
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thanks for the tips how do you use latex
 

1. What is a volume integral?

A volume integral is a mathematical concept used in calculus to calculate the total volume of a three-dimensional region. It involves integrating a function over a given volume, typically represented by a triple integral.

2. How do you set up a volume integral?

To set up a volume integral, you first need to define the boundaries of the three-dimensional region you want to find the volume of. Then, you need to choose an appropriate function to integrate over that region. Finally, you can set up the integral using the boundaries and the function, and solve for the volume.

3. What is the difference between a single, double, and triple integral?

A single integral calculates the area under a curve in two dimensions, while a double integral calculates the volume under a surface in three dimensions. A triple integral, on the other hand, calculates the volume of a solid within a three-dimensional region.

4. Can you use volume integrals in real-world applications?

Yes, volume integrals have many real-world applications, such as calculating the volume of a liquid in a container, finding the mass of an irregularly shaped object, or determining the flow rate of a fluid through a pipe.

5. What are some common techniques for solving volume integral problems?

Some common techniques for solving volume integral problems include using symmetry to simplify the integral, changing variables to make the integral easier to evaluate, and breaking up the region into smaller, more manageable pieces. It is also important to carefully choose the limits of integration and to use appropriate calculus techniques, such as substitution and integration by parts.

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