How Do You Calculate Volume by the Shell Method for Rotated Solids?

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The volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the curves y=4x-x² and y=x around the y-axis and the line x=3 can be calculated using the shell method. The correct integrals are 2π∫ (0 to 3) x(4x-x² - x) dx for the y-axis and 2π∫ (0 to 3) (3-x)(4x-x² - x) dx for the line x=3. Both integrals require proper subtraction of the linear function y=x from the quadratic function y=4x-x². The setup of these integrals is confirmed to be accurate for finding the desired volume.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the shell method in calculus
  • Familiarity with integral calculus
  • Knowledge of the functions y=4x-x² and y=x
  • Ability to perform definite integrals
NEXT STEPS
  • Practice calculating volumes using the shell method with different functions
  • Explore the washer method for volume calculations
  • Learn about the applications of volume calculations in physics and engineering
  • Review integration techniques for polynomial functions
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Students studying calculus, particularly those focusing on volume calculations of solids of revolution, as well as educators teaching integral calculus concepts.

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Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by y=4x-x^2 and y=x about the y-axis and about the line x=3.


Homework Equations


1. y=4x-x^2 and y=x
2. y=4x-x^2 and x=3



The Attempt at a Solution


1. 2∏∫ (0 to 3) (x)(4x-x^2 -x) dx
2. 2∏∫ (0 to 3) (3-x)(4x-x^2 -x) dx
 
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Obviously you need to go ahead and actually subtract that last "x" in each formula: [itex]2\pi\int_0^3 x(3x- x^2)dx= 2\pi\int_0^3 3x^2- x^3 dx[/itex] and [itex]2\pi\int_0^3 (3- x)(3x- x^2)dx= 2\pi\int_0^3 9x- 6x^3+ x^3 dx[/itex] but, yes, those are set up correctly.
 
whatlifeforme said:

Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by y=4x-x^2 and y=x about the y-axis and about the line x=3.


Homework Equations


1. y=4x-x^2 and y=x
2. y=4x-x^2 and x=3



The Attempt at a Solution


1. 2∏∫ (0 to 3) (x)(4x-x^2 -x) dx
2. 2∏∫ (0 to 3) (3-x)(4x-x^2 -x) dx

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