Solving Solid of Revolution HW: Find V(L) for 0<=L<=2R

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The problem involves a spherical water tank with radius R, where the goal is to determine the volume of water V(L) remaining in the tank based on the distance L from a hole at the top to the water surface. The discussion centers around finding an explicit form for V(L) within the range 0 <= L <= 2R.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the method of rotating a semi-circle around the x-axis to derive the volume, but there is confusion regarding the integration limits and the resulting volume calculations. Some participants question the validity of their approaches compared to a solution manual.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem and attempting to reconcile their findings with those in the solution manual. There is a notable lack of consensus on the correct approach, but some guidance has been offered regarding the integration process and the implications of the results.

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Participants are grappling with the implications of their integration limits and the relationship between their calculated volumes and the known volume of a sphere. There is also uncertainty about the interpretation of the question posed by another participant.

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Homework Statement


Peter has a spherical shaped water tank with radius R. At the top of the tank there's a small hole. Peter wants to know how much water there is left in the tank by measuring the distance L from the hole to the water surface.
Find an explicit form for the water volume V(L), 0 <= L <= 2R

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I considered the semi-circle
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which I then rotated around the x-axis,
i.e.
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But this yields the wrong answer, in the solution manual they have the following solution:
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Why is my solution wrong? I am trying to do the exact same thing as the solution proposes, just different integration limits.
 

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What is the sum of your V and that from the solution ?
 
Mine is:
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Solution is:

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@Kqwert, you didn't answer the question that @BvU asked.
BvU said:
What is the sum of your V and that from the solution ?
 
Not sure if I understand the question? Do you mean the two expressions 'I've given in post #3 added together?
 
Yes, of course :smile:. Add them up and be surprised.
 
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uhm, it gives the volume of a sphere? How does that help me?
 
So together you integrate from top to bottom.
What is the volume in the tank when L = 0 ? (Your integral would yield 0 in that case)
 

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