Calculating Volume of Solid Formed by Revolving Region

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The problem involves calculating the volume of a solid formed by revolving a region bounded by the curves y=x^3, y=1, and the line x=2. The axis of rotation is specified as the x-axis.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the setup of the problem, including the boundaries and the axis of rotation. There are attempts to clarify the integration method and the area being revolved. Some participants question the necessity of including the y=1 boundary and suggest drawing a picture for better understanding.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the setup and questioning assumptions about the boundaries. Some guidance has been offered regarding the integration method, but no consensus has been reached on the interpretation of the problem.

Contextual Notes

There is some confusion regarding the boundaries of the region being revolved, particularly concerning the y=1 line and its role in defining the solid. Participants are also exploring the implications of the problem's constraints and the graphical representation of the area.

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Homework Statement



Find the volume of a solid formed by revolving the region bounded by graphs of:
y=x^3
y=1
and
x=2


Homework Equations


\pi0\int2(x^3)dx


The Attempt at a Solution



x^7/7 with boundaries of [0,2]

Am I on the right path?
 
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That's ok if you ignore the y=1 boundary, but I don't think you should. Draw a picture. I presume you are rotating around the x-axis?
 
frumdogg said:

Homework Statement



Find the volume of a solid formed by revolving the region bounded by graphs of:
y=x^3
y=1
and
x=2
Revolved around what axis?


Homework Equations


\pi0\int2(x^3)dx
If you are the x-axis and are using the disk method, you would be integrating \pi\int_0^1 y^2 dx+ \pi\int_1^2 1 dx


The Attempt at a Solution



x^7/7 with boundaries of [0,2]

Am I on the right path?
 
Yes, rotating around the x-axis.
 
frumdogg said:
Find the volume of a solid formed by revolving the region bounded by graphs of:
y=x^3
y=1
and
x=2

Hi frumdogg! :smile:

That doesn't look solid … do you mean y = 2 ? :confused:
 
The problem says
y=x^3
y=1
x=2

When graphing it, it's a small area with x^3 on the left, y=1 on top, x=2 on right, and x-axis on bottom, at least what I am coming up with.
 
hmm … they might as well have said:

y=x^3
x=1;

the rest is just a cylinder. :confused:
 
frumdogg said:
The problem says
y=x^3
y=1
x=2

When graphing it, it's a small area with x^3 on the left, y=1 on top, x=2 on right, and x-axis on bottom, at least what I am coming up with.

It's a region with y=0 at the bottom and y=x^3 at the top from x equal 0 to 1 and y=1 at the top and y=0 at the bottom from x equal 1 to 2. Halls already set it up for you. tiny-tim is saying the same thing.
 

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