Need help finding Volume bound by curves.

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The problem involves 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 original poster attempts to use the washer method but expresses uncertainty about the setup and results.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the setup of the washer method, questioning the identification of inner and outer radii. There are suggestions to reconsider the expressions used for the radii based on the rotation about x=10.

Discussion Status

Several participants have provided feedback on the original poster's approach, indicating potential errors in the setup of the integral. There is ongoing exploration of the correct formulation of the inner radius and the integrand, with no explicit consensus reached yet.

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Participants are working within the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the amount of direct assistance provided. The original poster has indicated a willingness to share integration steps for further clarification.

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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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