Volume of figure revolving around line

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of a solid formed by revolving the area A, bounded by the function f(x)=e^(-tan(x)), the lines y=0.01, y=0.09, and the y-axis, around the vertical line x=30. The correct approach involves using the method of cylindrical shells, which requires setting up two integrals due to the changing upper boundary from a horizontal line to the curve f(x). The integration should be performed with respect to y, as the region is defined in terms of y-values.

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Homework Statement



A represents the 1st quadrant area bounded by f(x)=e^(-tanx), y=.01, y=.09, and the y-axis. Write an integral expression for the volume of the figure that results from revolving A around the line x=30.

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So, I know that I have to integrate sideways. To do that, I tried putting the equation y=e^(-tanx) into x= form:

y=e^(-tanx)
-tanx=lny
tanx=-lny
x=invtan(-lny)

So now, I'm not sure what to to. I think you have to integrate sideways somehow and then revolve it around the vertical line x=30...?
 
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syeh said:
Question:
A represents the 1st quadrant area bounded by f(x)=e^(-tanx), y=.01, y=.09, and the y-axis. Write an integral expression for the volume of the figure that results from revolving A around the line x=30.

Attempt:
So, I know that I have to integrate sideways. To do that, I tried putting the equation y=e^(-tanx) into x= form:

y=e^(-tanx)
-tanx=lny
tanx=-lny
x=invtan(-lny)

So now, I'm not sure what to to. I think you have to integrate sideways somehow and then revolve it around the vertical line x=30...?

You don't have to "integrate sideways." Have you drawn a sketch of the region A, and of the solid that is formed? You can integrate using washers (horizontal disks of thickness Δy) or shells (with each of thickness Δx. If you use shells, you'll need two integrals, because the upper boundary changes from a horizontal line to the curve f(x) = e-tan(x).
 

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