Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around a problem involving the calculation of volume by integration, where the original poster presents their answer and compares it to a book's answer, seeking to identify any mistakes in their calculation.
Discussion Character
- Assumption checking, Problem interpretation, Mixed
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants examine the original poster's calculations, with some affirming the correctness of the work while others suggest potential typos in the book's answer. There is also a consideration of geometric reasoning as a means to validate the volume calculation.
Discussion Status
The discussion includes various perspectives on the correctness of the original poster's answer compared to the book's answer. Some participants have offered guidance on the potential for a typo in the book, while others have raised concerns about the approximation of π used in the calculations.
Contextual Notes
There is mention of a possible typo in the book's answer, as well as a discussion about the appropriateness of using a crude approximation for π in the calculations. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the volume comparison using geometric reasoning.