Exact Volume of Solid of Revolution for y=cos(x^2) | Rotating about x and y-Axis

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The discussion focuses on calculating the exact volume of the solid of revolution formed by rotating the region R, defined by the x-axis, y-axis, and the curve y=cos(x^2), about both the x-axis and y-axis. The correct approach involves using integration techniques with limits defined by the intersections of the curve with the axes. For the y-axis rotation, the volume is determined using the cylindrical shells method, while the x-axis rotation utilizes the disk method. The integration limits must be carefully established to ensure accurate volume calculations.

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Homework Statement


let R be the region enclosed by the x-axis,y-axis and the curve y=cos(x^2)
A)find the exact volume of the solid of revolution obtained by rotating R about the y-axis

B) find the exact volume of the solid of revolution obtained by rotating R about the x-axis

i am lost on the integration limit and how to set up this problem help please got exam in 10hours

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


A) r=X and h= cos(x^2)
so integrate from 0 to infinity of 2 pi (x)(cos(x^2)) dx= pi sin(x^2)<-i don't think this is correct
 
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seto6 said:

Homework Statement


let R be the region enclosed by the x-axis,y-axis and the curve y=cos(x^2)
Is this the exact description of the region as shown in your book? A better description might be "the region in the first quadrant enclosed by the x-axis,y-axis and the curve y=cos(x^2)."
seto6 said:
A)find the exact volume of the solid of revolution obtained by rotating R about the y-axis

B) find the exact volume of the solid of revolution obtained by rotating R about the x-axis

i am lost on the integration limit and how to set up this problem help please got exam in 10hours

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


A) r=X and h= cos(x^2)
so integrate from 0 to infinity of 2 pi (x)(cos(x^2)) dx= pi sin(x^2)<-i don't think this is correct
Where does the graph of y = cos(x^2) cross each axis? For the first problem, are you using cylindrical shells or disks? Same for the second problem. I can tell which method you are using, but you should say what method you're using as part of the work you do.

For each integral, what's the volume of your typical volume element? That will correspond directly to your integrand.
 
thanks a lot man it makes more sense now
ps: this question was from a previous exam i was not given any grap or any thing

i got it now thanks again
 

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