Some more volume integral questions

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The discussion revolves around volume integrals using different methods, specifically the shell and disk methods, to find volumes generated by revolving regions bounded by given curves about specified axes. The subject area includes calculus and integral geometry.

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  • Participants attempt to set up integrals for volume calculations using the shell and disk methods. Questions arise regarding the correct boundaries for integration and the proper setup of the integrals, including the inclusion of necessary components like integral signs and differential elements.

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Some participants provide feedback on the original poster's attempts, noting errors and suggesting clarifications regarding the setup of integrals. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct approaches to the problems, with no explicit consensus reached yet.

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Formulas:
Shell Method: dV = 2pi(radius) * (height) * (thickness)
Disk method: dV = pi(radius)^2 * (thickness)

Question 1 (26-3-15)
Statement
Using Shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the x-axis.
x = 4y - y^2 - 3, x = 0

Attempt
integrating:
4y^2 - y^3 - 3y = x
4/3y^3 - 1/4y^4 - 3/2y^2

at this point I would plug a boundary number into the variable, what number should it be?

Question 2 (26-3-19)
Statement
Using disk method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
y = 2(x^1/2), x = 0, y = 3

Attempt
y/2 = x^1/2
(y/2)^2 = x
y^2/4
(y^2/4)^2
y^4/16

is this the correct path?

Question 3 (26-3-21)
Statement
Using shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
x^2 - 4y^2 = 4, x = 3

Attempt
2pixy principal formula
isolate y
-4y^2 = 4 - x^2
-y^2 = (4-x^2)/4
-y^2 = -x^2
x = y
2pix^2 = 1/3x^3 = 9

but this answer is incorrect

Thank you for your time.
 
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togo said:
Question 1 (26-3-15)
Statement
Using Shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the x-axis.
x = 4y - y^2 - 3, x = 0

Attempt
integrating:
4y^2 - y^3 - 3y = x
4/3y^3 - 1/4y^4 - 3/2y^2

at this point I would plug a boundary number into the variable, what number should it be?
Be precise in your setup. There are a number of errors in your work. I see no integral sign, I see no dy, and I see no 2pi in the front. As to the limits of integration, well the graph is a sideways parabola. Find the y-intercepts.

togo said:
Question 3 (26-3-21)
Statement
Using shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
x^2 - 4y^2 = 4, x = 3

Attempt
2pixy principal formula
isolate y
-4y^2 = 4 - x^2
-y^2 = (4-x^2)/4
-y^2 = -x^2
This is wrong. It should be
-y^2 = 1 - \frac{x^2}{4}
 
thanks for the tips how do you use latex
 

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