Should my volume be negative in this case

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The original poster is exploring a volume calculation problem involving the region in the first quadrant bounded by the curves y=x^2 and y=2-x, specifically when revolved around the x-axis and the line y=2. The poster expresses concern about obtaining a negative volume for one of the revolutions.

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  • The original poster attempts to calculate the volume for two different revolutions but questions the validity of the integral used for the second part. Other participants raise concerns about the bounds of integration and whether they are appropriate given the setup of the problem.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the setup and assumptions related to the volume calculations. There is no explicit consensus, but there is a productive exploration of the problem, particularly regarding the appropriateness of the integral and bounds.

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Participants note the need for the volume to be positive and express uncertainty about the correct approach for revolving around the line y=2. There is a mention of previous experiences with volume problems, indicating that this situation is atypical for the original poster.

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I have not run into a volume problem that returned a negative value as of yet...until now.

I have the following problems:
Find the volume when the region, in the FIRST quadrant,bounded by y=x^2; y=2-x; and x=0 is:
revolved around the x-axis and then revolved around the line y=2.(a) For the x-axis I got:
[tex]v=\pi\int_0^1[(2-x)^2-(x^2)^2]dx[/tex]
[tex]=\pi\int_0^1[4-4x+x^2-x^4]dx[/tex]
[tex]=\pi[4x-2x^2+\frac{x^3}{3}-\frac{x^5}{5}]^1_0=\frac{32\pi}{15}[/tex]

(b) and for around y=2 I got
[tex]v=\pi\int_0^1[(x^2)^2-(2-x)^2]dx[/tex]
[tex]=\pi[\frac{x^5}{5}-4x+2x^2-\frac{x^3}{3}]_0^1=-\frac{22\pi}{15}[/tex]But I have my doubts about the latter.

Any help is appreciated,
Casey
 
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How about this question: for part (b), am I using the right integral? To revolve around y=2, that is?
 
I give up. Usually Dick is yelling at me by now:frown:
 
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Are my bounds reversed on part b? Since the line being rotated about is located "ABOVE" the region being rotated? I know it needs to be positive.
 
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This one must be too tough or something.
 

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