Arc Length and Rotation, Please Explain this problem

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around understanding the process of changing the limits of integration in a definite integral after making a substitution. Participants are exploring the mathematical reasoning behind the new terms of integration, specifically transitioning from the original variable to the new variable defined by the substitution.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about how the terms of integration were altered to range from 1 to 2305 after a substitution was made.
  • Another participant explains that when making a substitution in a definite integral, all components, including the limits, must be adjusted according to the new variable.
  • The substitution used is identified as $$u(x)=1+9x^4$$, with calculations provided for the new limits: $$u(0)=1$$ and $$u(4)=2305$$.
  • A participant notes a coincidence regarding the numerical relationship between the original calculation and the new limits, indicating a light-hearted acknowledgment of the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the necessity of changing the limits of integration when making a substitution, but there is no explicit consensus on the initial confusion regarding the reasoning behind the specific limits of 1 to 2305.

Contextual Notes

There may be limitations in the clarity of the initial problem setup, as well as potential misunderstandings regarding the substitution process and its implications for the limits of integration.

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EDIT: Okay now that the admin has cleaned up my mess, please scroll down to see the correct image and the question on the 3rd post in this thread.
 
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I suspect you've attached the wrong image...:D
 
MarkFL said:
I suspect you've attached the wrong image...:D

Indeed.

Here it is.

Can somebody explain how to get the new terms of integration? I understand the rest of it. I know where everything else came from, I don't know how they altered the terms of integration to 1 to 2305

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And if anyone can delete that image above that would be helpful.

EDIT: and even at that, 4^3 * 36 = 2304, so plus 1... 1 to 2305, but why?
 

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Whenever you make a substitution in a definite integral, everything that is in terms of the old variable must be changed in accordance with the substitution to be in terms of the new variable. This includes the integrand, the differential, and the limits.

Now, the substitution used is:

$$u(x)=1+9x^4$$

and so we compute:

$$u(0)=1+9(0)^4=1$$

$$u(4)=1+9(4)^4=2305$$

So, these are our new limits.
 
Sort of amusing coinsidence then that 4^3 * 36 is 1 shy of what I was looking for... Heh.

But thank you!
 

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