Rotating About y=-1: Volume of Region Bounded by sinx and cosx?

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the curves y=sin(x) and y=cos(x) from 0 to π/4 about the line y=-1. Participants are exploring the setup and implications of the problem in the context of volume calculation methods.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss using both the shell method and washer method for volume calculation. There are attempts to set up integrals but some express uncertainty about the correctness of their setup. Questions arise regarding the impact of the axis of rotation on the volume and how to adjust the radius accordingly.

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Some participants have provided guidance on reconsidering the setup of the problem, particularly in relation to the axis of rotation. There is acknowledgment of the complexity of the integral involved, and multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored without a clear consensus on the approach.

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Participants note the difficulty of the integral and question the assumptions made regarding the setup, particularly in relation to the axis of rotation and the resulting volume calculations.

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Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region
bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the
region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer.

y=sinx, y=cosx, 0≤ x≤∏/4, About y=-1

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


Tried 2 ways, shell method and washer method..

\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}(cosx-sinx)^{2}\,dx - \pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}(-1)^{2}\,dx
\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}cos^{2}x-2sinxcosx+sin^{2}x\,dx - \pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}1\,dx
^Hard integral

2\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}(x+1)(cosx-sinx)\,dx
2\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}xcosx+cosx-xsinx-sinx\,dx
2\pi (sinx+cosx)| (From 0 to ∏/4, not sure how to do this in latex)
(And so on)Thanks for any help.
 
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You might want to relook at the way you set up the problem.

Your first integral is some finite value, let's say 1 (I know that isn't right, but follow the idea). Now imagine, instead of the line y = -1, it is rotated about y = -100. Your volume should be bigger, right? But the way you have the equation, it's getting smaller.

So, for starters, imagine instead you rotate about the line y = 0. What would each individual part look like (the Cos part minus the sin part). Now shift the radius by 1 larger (since you are rotating about y=-1). What is the radius of the outer diameter as you go from 0 to pi/4?
 
iRaid said:

Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region
bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the
region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer.

y=sinx, y=cosx, 0≤ x≤∏/4, About y=-1

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


Tried 2 ways, shell method and washer method..

\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}(cosx-sinx)^{2}\,dx - \pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}(-1)^{2}\,dx
\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}cos^{2}x-2sinxcosx+sin^{2}x\,dx - \pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}1\,dx
^Hard integral

2\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}(x+1)(cosx-sinx)\,dx
2\pi \int_0^\frac{\pi}{4}xcosx+cosx-xsinx-sinx\,dx
2\pi (sinx+cosx)| (From 0 to ∏/4, not sure how to do this in latex)
(And so on)

Thanks for any help.
The result is the same as subtracting,
the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by y=sin(x), 0≤ x≤∏/4, about y=-1
FROM
the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by y=cos(x), 0≤ x≤∏/4, about y=-1 .
 
@SammyS, OK, but it's still a hard integral.
 
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daveb said:
You might want to relook at the way you set up the problem.

Your first integral is some finite value, let's say 1 (I know that isn't right, but follow the idea). Now imagine, instead of the line y = -1, it is rotated about y = -100. Your volume should be bigger, right? But the way you have the equation, it's getting smaller.

So, for starters, imagine instead you rotate about the line y = 0. What would each individual part look like (the Cos part minus the sin part). Now shift the radius by 1 larger (since you are rotating about y=-1). What is the radius of the outer diameter as you go from 0 to pi/4?

Ah I see, I thought it was becoming a cylinder..
 

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