Shell method versus disk method

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The discussion focuses on the confusion between using the shell method and the disk method for calculating the volume of a solid generated by revolving a region around the y-axis. The user initially applies the disk method with the integral π∫y^4 dy from 0 to 2, and the shell method with 2π∫x(2-√x)dx, but receives different results. A key point raised is that the limits for the shell method should be adjusted from 0 to 4 instead of 0 to 2. This adjustment resolves the discrepancy in the volume calculations. Understanding the correct limits and method application is crucial for accurate volume determination.
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I'm confused when to use the shell method vs. the disk method

Specifically in this problem:

If the region encolsed by the y-axis, the line y=2 and the curve y=\sqrt{x} is revolved around the y-axis, the volume of the solid generated is:

However when I use the shell method and the disk method I get different answers

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Disk Method:
\pi \inty^4 dy evaluated from 0 to 2

Shell Method:

2\pi\intx(2-\sqrt{x})dx

Help please!
 
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I got the same answer. Remember the second integral is from 0 to 4 not 0 to 2.
 
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