Rotating y=x^(3)+1 about x=-1 Using Washer Method

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The problem involves finding the volume of a solid of revolution generated by rotating the curve defined by y=x^(3)+1, bounded by x=1 and y=1, about the line x=-1 using the washer method.

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  • Participants discuss the setup of the washer method and express confusion regarding the integration process. There is mention of an alternative shell method, with one participant indicating familiarity with it but seeking to understand the washer method better.

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Some participants have provided feedback on the setup of the integral, suggesting that the original poster may have made errors in their integration. There is acknowledgment of a mistake in squaring a term, which has been clarified by others. The discussion appears to be moving towards a resolution as participants share insights.

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There is a reference to a specific expected answer (9pi/10), indicating a potential benchmark for correctness in the discussion. Participants are navigating the differences between the washer and shell methods, with some expressing uncertainty about the appropriateness of each method for this problem.

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Homework Statement



y=x^(3) +1, x=1, y=1; rotated about x=-1

Homework Equations



Washer Method. Pi * Integral from a to b of [Outer radius]^2-[inner radius]^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I understand the shell method version but I wanted to learn the washer way for this one.

Pi* Integral from 1 to 2 of (1+1)^(2)-[1+(y-1)^(1/3)]^(2) dy.
I am sure this is the wrong way to set it up because I get like pi lol. The answer should be 9pi/10. Like I said I know how to do this through the shells but not the washer. I also do not know how one can see that the shells would be easier to use. Thanks for the help!
 
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You set it up correctly. You must be doing the integration incorrectly.
 
hvidales said:

Homework Statement



y=x^(3) +1, x=1, y=1; rotated about x=-1

Homework Equations



Washer Method. Pi * Integral from a to b of [Outer radius]^2-[inner radius]^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I understand the shell method version but I wanted to learn the washer way for this one.

Pi* Integral from 1 to 2 of (1+1)^(2)-[1+(y-1)^(1/3)]^(2) dy.
I am sure this is the wrong way to set it up because I get like pi lol. The answer should be 9pi/10. Like I said I know how to do this through the shells but not the washer. I also do not know how one can see that the shells would be easier to use. Thanks for the help!
Looks good.

By the way,
[itex]\displaystyle \int_1^2 \left(4-(1+\sqrt[3]{y-1}\,)^2 \right) dy=\frac{9}{10}[/itex]​
 
Thank you both for helping out :). I got it thanks to you guys. Yay! I was just integrating wrong. My mistake was that when I squared the 1/3 for some reason I just removed the root instead of making it 2/3 ha. Once again thank you both :)
 

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