Solid of solids, pretty sure I got the wrong answer, not sure what I did wrong.

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The discussion revolves around the setup of integrals for calculating the volume of a solid of revolution, specifically addressing the use of washers versus shells based on the shape of the region involved.

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  • Participants explore the correct setup of integrals, questioning the use of horizontal disks and suggesting the need for two separate integrals due to changes in the outer diameter. There is also a discussion about limits of integration and the challenges in visualizing the problem.

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Some participants have offered guidance on the need for two integrals, while others reflect on their own experiences with similar problems. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct approach, but no consensus has been reached.

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Participants mention challenges with understanding the problem setup and the implications of undefined values in their evaluations, indicating potential gaps in information or clarity.

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The file is a PDF, but here is an imgur link, anyone?

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saruji said:
The file is a PDF, but here is an imgur link, anyone?

kbFgxfR.jpg
That is incorrect, because your integral is not set up correctly. You are using horizontal disks (washers), but because of the shape of the region, their formula needs to change at y = 1/2. Between 0 and 1/2, the washers have the same outside diameter. Between 1/2 and 1, the washers have a different outside diameter. Since the formulas are different, you will need two integrals.

I would probably be inclined to use shells rather than washers in this problem.
 
So what would be my limits of integration than?...Having a hard time picturing this for some reason...
 
Lol, I had this exact same problem on my quiz last week and got it wrong. I figured it out after class (while driving home, unfortunately) and what you have to do is set up 2 integrals. One from 0 to 1/2 and the other from 1/2 to 1. Adding these together gives you the total area.

\pi\int_0^.5 (outer)^{2}-(inner)^{2} dy + \pi\int_.5^1 (outer)^{2}-(inner)^{2} dy

That should make it much easier.

Edit: Just to add, you can tell yours is wrong when you go to evaluate it, what's ln 0? undefined..
 
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iRaid said:
Lol, I had this exact same problem on my quiz last week and got it wrong. I figured it out after class (while driving home, unfortunately) and what you have to do is set up 2 integrals. One from 0 to 1/2 and the other from 1/2 to 1. Adding these together gives you the total area.

\pi\int_0^.5 (outer)^{2}-(inner)^{2} dy + \pi\int_.5^1 (outer)^{2}-(inner)^{2} dy

That should make it much easier.

Edit: Just to add, you can tell yours is wrong when you go to evaluate it, what's ln 0? undefined..

Thank you so much
 

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