Volume of Solid (Washer Method)

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Homework Statement


Just need to verify that my working is correct ^^
Need to find the volume given by the region of the xy-plane that is bounded by the curves
x = 0 and x = y − y2 .
Rotated about y-axis

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The Attempt at a Solution


I used the disk method.
V = pi * ∫ (y-y^2)^2 dy
Since outer radius is the curve and inner is y = 0
 
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dan38 said:

Homework Statement


Just need to verify that my working is correct ^^
Need to find the volume given by the region of the xy-plane that is bounded by the curves
x = 0 and x = y − y2 .
Rotated about y-axis

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I used the disk method.
V = pi * ∫ (y-y^2)^2 dy
Since outer radius is the curve and inner is y = 0
It is correct, but you need to include the boundaries of integration. What are they?

ehild
 
oh yeah, 1 and 0 would the terminals right?
sorry
 
Yes.

ehild
 
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