Need help finding Volume bound by curves.

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The discussion focuses on finding the volume of a solid formed by rotating the region bounded by the curves x=1-y^4 and x=0 around the line x=10. The washer method is being utilized, but there are concerns about the setup, particularly regarding the inner and outer radii. Participants suggest that the inner radius should be calculated as the distance from x=10 to the curve, leading to adjustments in the integral setup. After several iterations and corrections, the final expression for the volume is debated, with a proposed answer of 1376π/45. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly identifying the radii and integrating properly for accurate volume calculation.
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Homework Statement



The region bounded by the given curves is rotated about x = 10

<br /> x=1-y^{4}, x=0<br />

Find the Volume V of the resulting solid by any method.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I'm using the washer method. Not sure if it is being setup properly as I'm getting the wrong answer. I will show my integration steps if the problem is setup correctly. Thanks.

<br /> \begin{alignl*}<br /> 1-y^{4}=0 \\ \\<br /> <br /> y^{4}=-1 \\ \\<br /> <br /> \Rightarrow y=\pm1 \\ \\<br /> <br /> 10^{2}-((1-y^{4}))^2 \\ \\<br /> <br /> \pi \int_{-1}^{1} (10^{2}-((1-y^{4}))^2 dy \\ \\<br /> <br /> = \frac{8936\pi}{45} \\<br /> \end{alignl*}<br />

Hmm can't edit my LaTex code. That integral should have Pi out front.
 
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10 is the outer radius alright. I don't think (1-y^4) is the inner radius, though. You are rotating the inner curve around x=10 as well. Shouldn't it be larger. Check you picture again.
 
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Should the inner radius be 1+y^4 ?
 
No, no, no. It should be the distance between (1-y^4) and 10. Shouldn't it?
 
Okay, Thank you! I think I'm on the right path now. No?

<br /> <br /> \pi \int ((10^{2}) - (10-(1-y^{4}))^{2})dy<br /> <br />
 
Almost. I think you've got the square in the wrong place. Isn't the inner radius (10-(1-y^4))?? Shouldn't the square be on the outside?
 
Yeah, I must have caught that while you were posting.
 
I think I messed up my algebra somewhere. Could someone check over this for me? Thanks.

<br /> \pi \; \int_{-1}^{1}{\left( 100\; -\; \left( 100+10+10y^{4}+10+1+y^{4}+10y^{4}+y^{4}+y^{8} \right) \right)}dy<br />

<br /> \pi \; \int_{-1}^{1}{\left( -21-22y^{4}-y^{8} \right)}dy<br />

<br /> \pi \; \left[ -21y\; -\frac{22y^{5}}{5}-\frac{y^{9}}{9} \right]\; from\; -1\; to\; 1<br />

<br /> \pi \; \left[ \left( -21\; -\frac{22}{5}-\frac{1}{9}\; \right)\; -\; \left( 21+\frac{22}{5}+\frac{1}{9} \right) \right]<br />

<br /> \pi \; \left( -42-\frac{44}{5}-\frac{2}{9} \right)\; =\; \pi \left( -\frac{1890}{45}-\frac{396}{45}-\frac{10}{45} \right)=\; \frac{1484\pi }{45}<br />

I'm pretty sure answer should be:

<br /> \frac{1376\pi }{45}<br />
 
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The integrand is just 100-(9+y^4)^2. It doesn't look to me like you expanded that correctly.
 

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