Is this the right integral set-up to find the volume?

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The problem involves finding the volume of a solid of revolution formed by the curves f(x) = x and g(x) = sin(sqrt(5x + 3)) between x = 1 and x = 2, when revolved around the line y = 4. The original poster is attempting to set up the integral using the washer method.

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  • The original poster questions the correctness of their integral setup and discusses the definitions of inner and outer radii in relation to the axis of rotation. Some participants confirm the setup and suggest checking for intersections between the curves.

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Participants are actively discussing the integral setup, with some providing confirmation of the original poster's approach. There is a focus on ensuring the curves do not intersect within the specified range, indicating a productive exploration of the problem.

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The discussion includes considerations about the axis of rotation being above the functions involved, which influences the definitions of the inner and outer radii. There is also an emotional appeal from the original poster for a prompt response.

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1. Find volume between f(x) = x, g(x)= sin(sqrt(5x+3)), x=1, and x=2, when revolved around y=4.


2. Would it be correct to write the integral like this?

∫1 to 2 of [[itex]\pi[/itex](4 - sin(√(5x + 3))2 - [itex]\pi[/itex](4 - x)2]


I am using the washer method, and for the gap that's in the middle I usually think about it by saying r= inner curve - axis of rotation.
R= outer curve - axis of rotation

But in this case the axis of rotation is above the function, so would it be r= 4 - inner curve

and R= 4 - outer curve?

Thanks! :)
 
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Lo.Lee.Ta. said:
∫1 to 2 of [[itex]\pi[/itex](4 - sin(√(5x + 3))2 - [itex]\pi[/itex](4 - x)2]
Yes, that's right. You ought to check that the curves do not cross within the range.
 
Yes, the inner radius should be 4 - inner curve and the outer radius should be 4 - outer curve. I think your setup is correct.
 
:D Thanks so much, haruspex and JPaquim! :D
 

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