(repost since typos) Volume of revolution using shell method

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of solids of revolution using the shell method, specifically for the curves defined by the equations x=y² and x=y+2, with revolutions about the y-axis and x-axis.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the shell method but questions the establishment of shell height and width in their calculations. They express confusion over the results they obtained and whether they are correct.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the original poster's attempts, questioning the setup of the problem and suggesting that there may be a misunderstanding regarding the shell width versus height. There is an ongoing exploration of whether the volume remains the same when the axes are swapped.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of specific expected results (72π/5) that the original poster is trying to achieve, indicating a potential constraint in their calculations. The original poster identifies as a beginner, which may influence the level of detail in the discussion.

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1. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving about the y-axis. x=y^2, x=y+2

2. same as #1, except change y and x for the two equations and revolve about x-axis.

I tried doing 2pi\int_{x=0}^4(x)(\sqrt{x}-x+2)dx but the answer is off for #1.

I tried doing 2pi\int_{y=-1}^4(y)(\sqrt{y}-y+2)dy, well it's wrong.

Is there a problem with how I established the shell height?

the answer for these two questions are supposed to give me 72pi/5.
 
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Hi Call my name! :smile:

(have a pi: π and a square-root: √ and try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)
Call my name said:
(EDITED)
1. Use the shell method to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving about the y-axis. x=y^2, x=y+2

Is there a problem with how I established the shell height?

Yeees … it's the shell width, isn't it? :wink:
2. same as #1, except change y and x for the two equations and revolve about x-axis.

Are you sure that's the question? If you swap everything, isn't the volume the same?:smile:
 
tiny-tim said:
Hi Call my name! :smile:

(have a pi: π and a square-root: √ and try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)


Yeees … it's the shell width, isn't it? :wink:


Are you sure that's the question? If you swap everything, isn't the volume the same?:smile:


Yeah, I meant that those two questions' answers are the same.

So is what I have established wrong?
 
Call my name said:
So is what I have established wrong?

You've used height instead of width

(or you've revolved around the wrong axis).
 
tiny-tim said:
You've used height instead of width

(or you've revolved around the wrong axis).

What do you mean? I'm a newbie so please specify and clarify
 

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