How do I determine the volume of a revolved area using integrals?

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This discussion focuses on determining the volume of a revolved area using integrals, specifically revolving the area between the functions f(x) = sin(x) and g(x) = -sin(x) about the vertical line x = -1 on the interval [0, π]. The user expresses difficulty in setting up the integral correctly, particularly in identifying the outer and inner radii. The correct volume formula is established as V = π ∫ (something + 1)² - (something + 1)² dy, with the area between the two functions calculated as v = 2 ∫₀^π sin(x) dx.

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Hello. I am a calculus student currently studying integrals. I am able to logically break down most problems, but I came to a breaking point today. I am trying to understand how to revolve the area between two trigonometric functions about a vertical line. The conditions I am trying to satisfy is when these functions form an area that is apparently symmetric and end on identical y coordinates. To simplify my question, I'll create an example.


Revolve the area enclosed by f(x) and g(x) about the line x= -1 on the interval [0, [tex]\pi[/tex]]
f(x) = sin(x)
g(x) = -sin(x)


I am having incredible difficulty merely setting up the integral. Clearly, I'll need something like this:



V = [tex]\pi[/tex] [tex]\int[/tex] ( something + 1)^2 - ( something + 1)^2 dy

I understand the concept of selecting f(y) and g(y) and subtracting the axis' x-coordinate, but I do not understand how to choose which one is an outer radius and which one is an inner radius. Additionally, because the points that they intersect at are identical, I am not sure what bounds to use without getting a bad answer (v=0). I appreciate your time and hope that you will forgive my English.
 
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To find area between two functions you have to find integral of module of differences of them.

But in current situation it's a bit easier:
[tex]sin(x) > -sin(x)[/tex] on [tex][0, \pi][/tex]
[tex]v = \int_o^\pi sin(x)-(-sin(x)) dx = 2 \int_0^\pi sin(x) dx[/tex]

My English is also not really good :wink:
 

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