Find volume when curve rotated about y-axis

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a solid formed by rotating the curve defined by the equation \(y = -4 \ln x\) about the y-axis, specifically within the bounds \(0 \leq y \leq 2\). Participants are examining calculations related to this problem and seeking feedback on their approaches.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, Deus Abs, requests assistance with their calculations related to the volume of the solid of revolution and shares a screenshot of their work.
  • Another participant points out a specific error regarding the expression \(e^{0} \neq 0\), indicating a potential mistake in the calculations.
  • A later reply acknowledges the error and expresses relief at finally arriving at a solution, suggesting a need for a change in mindset when approaching problems.
  • Participants discuss the value of having another person review work to catch repeated mistakes and the benefits of taking breaks to gain perspective on challenging problems.

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Participants generally agree on the value of peer review and the importance of a fresh perspective when encountering persistent errors. However, there is no consensus on the specific calculations or methods used to find the volume, as the discussion focuses on individual experiences rather than a unified solution.

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Participants express uncertainty regarding specific calculations and approaches, and there are indications of unresolved mathematical steps in the volume calculation process.

DeusAbscondus
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Hi folks, could someone please take a look at this for me:

Here are the givens:

$$\text{ Find the volume when this curve is rotated about the y-axis }$$
$$y=-4lnx\ \text{ where } 0\le y \le 2$$

I have set my working out in a geogebra file, taken a screenshot and attached same below.

Would someone kindly take a look at my calculations and point out where I am going astray?

Really appreciate your time,
Deus Abs
 
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e^{0}\ne 0

Good work otherwise.
 
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tkhunny said:
e^{0}\ne 0

Good work otherwise.

Thank you kindly!

so: $$-2.2114547+2\pi \approx 3.97$$

Which is the solution given!

Do you know I kept making that error over and over again, through a frustrating hour or so; this makes me *sure* that I must find a different approach (different mind-set/attitude, perhaps) my checking procedure: cultivate an attitude of radical skepticism: something like: "question *everything* again regarding your working assumptions!"

Regs,
D'Abs
 
Contrary to the too broad definition of privacy, another pair of eyes often is quite beneficial. :)
 
Very true! Oftentimes when I make an error like that, I will keep blindly making it over and over, and the best thing for me is to move on to something else, and when I come back to it after a break, then I am much more likely to catch the error. If I don't, then I will seek another pair of eyes! ;)
 

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