Software for Calculating Volumes of Revolution on Linux, Mac, Windows

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This discussion focuses on software options for calculating volumes of revolution across multiple operating systems, specifically Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows XP. The recommended commercial software is Matlab, which is noted for its robust capabilities in mathematical computations. For users seeking free alternatives, Maxima, Scilab, and Yacas are suggested as effective tools that offer similar functionalities to Matlab. These options cater to various user needs, from professional to educational applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of volumes of revolution in calculus
  • Familiarity with Matlab for advanced calculations
  • Basic knowledge of open-source software alternatives
  • Experience with mathematical software installation on Linux, Mac OS X, or Windows XP
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Matlab's volume calculation functions and capabilities
  • Learn to use Maxima for symbolic computation and volume calculations
  • Investigate Scilab for numerical analysis and engineering applications
  • Study Yacas for its algebraic capabilities and volume computation
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Mathematicians, engineering students, educators, and anyone interested in computational mathematics and volume calculations using software on Linux, Mac OS X, or Windows XP.

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I need software that can calculate volumes of revolutions, the only requirement is that it runs on any of the following:
* Linux (i386)
* Mac OS X
* Windows XP (i386)

Like calculate the volume when tan x is rotated around the y-axis with upper boundaries 0.2 and lower boundraries 0.1.
 
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If you have access to Matlab then that's what I would choose

http://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/requirements.html

If your looking for some free software then check these out:

http://maxima.sourceforge.net/
http://scilabsoft.inria.fr/
http://yacas.sourceforge.net/

They should pretty much work similar to matlab.
 
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