SUMMARY
The volume of the solid formed by rotating the region inside the first quadrant enclosed by the curves y=x^2 and y=2x about the x-axis is calculated using the disk method. The correct integral setup involves subtracting the area of the inner radius from the outer radius, leading to the expression V = π ∫[0 to 2] ((2x)^2 - (x^2)^2) dx. This results in the integral V = π ∫[0 to 2] (4x^2 - x^4) dx, which accurately represents the volume of the solid.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of the disk method for volume calculation
- Familiarity with definite integrals
- Knowledge of polynomial functions and their graphs
- Basic calculus concepts, including integration techniques
NEXT STEPS
- Study the disk method in more detail, focusing on cases with inner and outer radii
- Practice solving volume problems involving rotation of regions around axes
- Learn about the washer method for volume calculation
- Explore advanced integration techniques, such as integration by parts and substitution
USEFUL FOR
Students studying calculus, particularly those focusing on volume calculations and integration techniques, as well as educators looking for examples of applying the disk method in real-world scenarios.