Volume of solid rotated around y=1

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves finding the volume of a solid formed by revolving the region bounded by the functions f(x) = 2 - x² and g(x) = 1 about the line y = 1. The original poster expresses confusion regarding their calculations and the expected answer on a test review sheet.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to set up the volume integral but questions their integration limits and calculations. They express uncertainty about the necessity of multiplying their result by 2 to match the expected answer.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance by suggesting the need to sketch the region and check the integration limits. The original poster acknowledges their oversight regarding the limits and indicates they have resolved their confusion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the importance of correctly identifying integration limits in volume problems, as well as the potential for negative limits in this context. The original poster's situation is framed within a test review setting, which may impose additional pressure on their understanding.

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Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid formed by revolving the region bounded by f(x) = 2-x^2 and g(x) = 1 about the line y = 1.



Homework Equations


V = ∏∫(1-f(x))^2dx - ∏∫(1-g(x))^2dx


The Attempt at a Solution


I keep ending up with ∏∫(1-(2-x^2))^2dx - ∏∫(1-1)^2dx, on the interval from x = 0, x = 1. This gives me ∏∫[(-1+x^2)^2 - 0]dx
= ∏[x - (2/3)x^3 + (1/5)x^5].

This keeps giving me 8∏/15.
This is on a test review sheet, with the answer being 16∏/15. So I can get that answer by multiplying mine by 2, but why would I do that? I must be doing something wrong somewhere else. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
 
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Hi jaguar ride! Welcome to PF!

jaguar ride said:
but why would I do that? I must be doing something wrong somewhere else.

Sketch a plot of the given region. ;)

You will notice that the integration limits are incorrect.
 
Ah yes. Should have mentioned that a sketch is the first thing I do when solving these problems.
That being said, I feel extra stupid for staring at this thing for so long and not realizing the limits could be negative.

Got the answer. Makes sense that I could multiply it by 2 now...

Thanks for your help and the warm welcome, I'll be back for physics help soon enough...
 
jaguar ride said:
Ah yes. Should have mentioned that a sketch is the first thing I do when solving these problems.
That being said, I feel extra stupid for staring at this thing for so long and not realizing the limits could be negative.

Got the answer. Makes sense that I could multiply it by 2 now...

Thanks for your help and the warm welcome, I'll be back for physics help soon enough...

Glad to help! :smile:
 

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