Finding the Volume of a Rotated Curve: Solving for the Correct Integral Limits

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a solid formed by rotating a region defined by the curves x=8y and x=y^3 around the y-axis. Participants are attempting to determine the correct integral limits and setup for the volume calculation.

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  • Participants are exploring the correct setup for the integral, questioning whether the rotation should be around the y-axis or x-axis. There is discussion about the area of disks and the correct expression for the volume integral.

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Some participants have offered guidance on the correct form of the integral and the limits of integration. There is acknowledgment of previous mistakes in setup, and some confusion remains regarding the integration process and the interpretation of the results.

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I'm suppose to rotate around y-axis...

x=8y;x=y^3 and y> and equal to 0

I was told to integrate (x^1/3-0)^2-(1/8x-0)^2

so... pi integral 0 to sqrt(512) x^2/3-1/64x^2 dx

I end up with 151.65 but that's incorrect can someone tell me what i did wrong and how to get the right answer?
 
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vipertongn said:
I'm suppose to rotate around y-axis...

x=8y;x=y^3 and y> and equal to 0

I was told to integrate (x^1/3-0)^2-(1/8x-0)^2
Who told you this? This would be the volume of the region rotated around the x- axis. You said you wanted the volume of the region rotated around the y- axis. That would be the integral of [itex]\pi((8y)^2- (y^2^2) dy[/itex]

so... pi integral 0 to sqrt(512) x^2/3-1/64x^2 dx
[itex]\sqrt{512}= 16\sqrt{2}[/itex]

I end up with 151.65 but that's incorrect can someone tell me what i did wrong and how to get the right answer?
 
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Oh wait so it should be integral 64y^2-y^6 dy?

when i integrate that way it comes out negative
 
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You are right. If forgot the squares (I have edited my response so I can pretend I didn't make thata mistake!). The area of a disk is [itex]\pi r^2[/itex] and you are taking the areas of two disks and subtracting them. The volume you want is [itex]\int_0^{2\sqrt{2}} 64y^2- y^4 dy[/itex].
 
Ahhh I'm confused ok I started with

x=8y
x=y^3
y>0

the limits of y are 0 to sqrt(512) and the limits of x is 0 to sqrt(8)

SO! Integral should look like 64y^2-y^6 dy Oh gosh nvm THANKS SO MUCH :D umm if i am correct its Rout-Rin right?
 

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