Surface Area of y=sin^2(x)+x^2 from 0 to 1 about x axis

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The surface area generated by rotating the curve \(y = \sin^2(x) + x^2\) from \(x = 0\) to \(x = 1\) about the x-axis is calculated using the formula \(SA = 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1} y \cdot ds\). The correct derivative is \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 2 \sin(x) \cos(x) + 2x\), leading to the expression \(ds = \sqrt{1 + \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2} \cdot dx\). The accurate surface area integral is \(SA = 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1} (\sin^2(x) + x^2) \sqrt{1 + (2 \sin(x) \cos(x) + 2x)^2} \cdot dx\). The professor's simplified version omits the necessary derivative factor, which is essential for accurate calculation.

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  • Understanding of calculus, specifically integration and derivatives.
  • Familiarity with the surface area formula for revolution about the x-axis.
  • Knowledge of trigonometric functions and their derivatives.
  • Ability to compute definite integrals.
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  • Study the derivation of the surface area formula for curves rotated about the x-axis.
  • Learn how to compute \(ds\) for parametric equations and functions.
  • Practice integrating functions involving trigonometric identities and their derivatives.
  • Explore applications of surface area in real-world scenarios, such as in engineering and physics.
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Homework Statement


Set up a definite integral for the surface area generated by rotating the curve ##y= \sin^2x+x^2## from ##x=0## to ##x=1## about the a-axis.

Homework Equations


Surface Area about x axis=##2 \pi y \cdot ds ##

The Attempt at a Solution


I found ##\dfrac{dy}{dx} = 2 \sin x\cos x + 2x ## and ##ds= \sqrt{1+(\dfrac{dy}{dx})^2} \cdot dx ##
Therefore I got the surface area being equal to $$ SA= 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1} (\sin^2x+x^2) \sqrt{1+(2\sin x \cos x +2x)^2} \cdot dx $$ My professor however is saying the surface area is $$ SA= 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1} (\sin^2 x +x^2) \cdot dx $$ That doesn't make any sense to me since he's clearly not using the surface area formula. I was just wondering whether or not I did this correctly.
 
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Potatochip911 said:

Homework Statement


Set up a definite integral for the surface area generated by rotating the curve ##y= \sin^2x+x^2## from ##x=0## to ##x=1## about the a-axis.

Homework Equations


Surface Area about x axis=##2 \pi y \cdot ds ##

The Attempt at a Solution


I found ##\dfrac{dy}{dx} = 2 \sin x\cos x + 2x ## and ##ds= \sqrt{1+(\dfrac{dy}{dx})^2} \cdot dx ##
Therefore I got the surface area being equal to $$ SA= 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1} (\sin^2x+x^2) \sqrt{1+(2\sin x \cos x +2x)^2} \cdot dx $$ My professor however is saying the surface area is $$ SA= 2 \pi \int_{0}^{1} (\sin^2 x +x^2) \cdot dx $$ That doesn't make any sense to me since he's clearly not using the surface area formula. I was just wondering whether or not I did this correctly.

I think your professor is having a bad day. You definitely need the derivative factor.
 

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