Area Between Curves: Calculate Volume Revolved Around Y Axis

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of a solid formed by revolving the region enclosed by the curve \( x = \sqrt{1 + y} \) and the lines \( x = 0 \) and \( y = 3 \) around the y-axis. The initial attempt incorrectly identified the limits of integration and the formula used. The correct volume calculation involves the integral \( \pi \int_{-1}^{3} (1 + y) \, dy \), resulting in a final volume of \( 8\pi \). The error was due to misinterpreting the graph, which should have been set with \( y \) as the dependent variable.

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Homework Statement



This is so basic and yet I'm not getting it.

Find the volume of the solid when the region enclosed is revolved arond the y axis.

[tex]x = \sqrt{1 + y}[/tex]
x=0, y=3

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So I first graphed the thing, finding that the enclosed area was between y=1 and y=3. I took the volumne of the equation, or A=pi *[tex]\sqrt{1 + y}^2[/tex]. I then took the integral, pi * [tex]\int_{1}^{3} 1 + y dy[/tex], coming out with 6*pi. My book says this isn't right. Did I do anything wrong? Use the wrong formula?
 
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The enclosed area is not between y=1 and y=3.
 
Oh wait...I think I got it.

I was graphing with the equation set equal to x, when it should have been set equal to y. This would make [tex]\int_{-1}^{3} 1 + y dy[/tex], which, when multiplied by pi, would get 8*pi.

Thanks.
 

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