Volume of rotation - my answer seems off a bit

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The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a solid of revolution, specifically the area under the curve defined by the function y=2 and above y=sin(x) from 0 to π, when rotated about the y-axis.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to calculate the volume using the method of disks, expressing their calculations for both the x-axis and y-axis rotations. Some participants question the correctness of the original poster's calculations and seek further validation.

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The discussion includes a mix of affirmations and requests for additional opinions on the calculations presented. While one participant agrees with the original poster's result, there is a lack of detailed critique or alternative approaches offered.

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Participants are navigating the complexities of rotating functions about different axes and are considering the implications of their calculations. There is an implicit need for clarity on the setup and assumptions made in the problem.

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Find the area of the given function, rotated about the y axis

The Area below the line y=2 and above y=sin(x) from [tex]0-\pi[/tex]

I did this rotated around the X AXIS no problem,

I found the area of the disk to be [tex]\pi(4-sin^{2}[/tex](x))

The volume around the X AXIS to be[tex]\frac{7\pi^{2}}{2}[/tex]



The Attempt at a Solution



For the Y axis I have used this:[tex]\int^{\pi}_{0} 2\pi xf(x)dx[/tex]
Plugging in:

[tex]\int^{\pi}_{0} 2\pi x(2-sin(x))dx[/tex]

I solved this to be [tex]2\pi^{3}-2\pi^{2}[/tex]


Does this look right?
 
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