I can't believe I am not getting this, shell method

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of the solid formed by rotating the area bounded by the curves y1 = √x and y2 = x2 around the x-axis, specifically within the interval (0,1). The correct integral for this volume is given by π∫01 (√x - x2)2 dx, which simplifies to π∫01 (x4 - x) dx. The first proposed integral is incorrect as it leads to a negative volume, indicating a misunderstanding of the washer method and the relative positions of the curves.

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Homework Statement




Let's say I have the area bounded by [tex]y_1 = \sqrt{x}[/tex] and [tex]y_2 = x^2[/tex] in (0,1). Rotate that about the x-axis, find that volume of solid.


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Which one is right?

[tex]\int_{0}^{1} \pi (x^2 - \sqrt{x})^2 dx[/tex]

[tex]\pi \int_{0}^{1} x^4 - x dx[/tex]

I think the second integral is right because it uses washeres?

If the second integral is wrong, what is the meaning of the first integral?
 
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The second is the correct one.
The first maybe be... something like a "cone" shaped solid whose radious is [itex]y_1(x)-y_2(x)[/itex]
 
I think you have the signs of the terms in the second integral reversed. The square root of x is larger than x squared on the interval from 0 to 1. If you evaluate your integral, you get a negative volume.
 

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