Calculating Volume of Object with Annular Slicing Method

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The problem involves calculating the volume of a hemisphere with a cylindrical hole drilled through its center, using the annular slicing method. The original poster has attempted to solve the problem using horizontal slicing and is seeking clarification on how to apply annular slicing to subtract the volume of the hole.

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  • The original poster describes their attempt using horizontal slicing and expresses uncertainty about how to apply annular slicing to account for the hole. Some participants question the distinction between annular slicing and horizontal slicing, while others suggest that the annular integral may involve integrating from a non-zero radius.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the slicing methods. Some guidance has been offered regarding the potential use of slicing for the hole, but no consensus has been reached on the best approach to take.

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The original poster references lecture notes that imply a difference between the slicing methods, which may not be universally understood among participants. There is also a mention of an earlier question that could provide additional context.

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Homework Statement
The question asks; An object is made of a hemisphere of radius 'R' with a hole of radius 'a' drilled through its center of symmetry, as shown in the figure. Use annular slicing to find the volume of the object.

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The attempt at a solution
I have managed to calculate the volume using the horizontal slicing method to be;

[itex]\frac{2}{3} π(R^{2}-a^{2})^{\frac{3}{2}}[/itex]

Using;

[itex]V = \int_{body} dv(y)[/itex] where [itex]dv(y) = π(R^{2}-y^{2}-a^{2})dy[/itex] where y is height.

I can get the volume of the whole sphere using the annular slicing method but am unsure about how to subtract the volume of the hole from this and cannot find any information on how it is done using this method. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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I don't see any difference between "annular slicing" and "horizontal slicing". I think you have already done the problem correctly. You could use slicing on the hole to figure out what to remove from the hemisphere, but I don't think that makes it any easier or different.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply. The lecture notes I have been given make it seem as there is a difference between the two.

Here is an earlier question;
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For the annular slicing, isn't it just the annular integral for the hemisphere, but integrating from a non-zero smallest radius (namely...)?
 

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