Volume of Solid (Washer Method)

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the volume of a solid formed by rotating a region in the xy-plane, specifically bounded by the curves x = 0 and x = y - y², about the y-axis. The subject area pertains to calculus, particularly the application of the washer or disk method for volume calculation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of the disk method for volume calculation and verify the correctness of the approach. There is a focus on identifying the boundaries of integration, with one participant confirming the limits as 0 and 1.

Discussion Status

The discussion is progressing with participants verifying steps and confirming the boundaries of integration. Some guidance has been provided regarding the need to specify these boundaries, and there is acknowledgment of the correct approach being used.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework guidelines, which may limit the extent of assistance provided. The need for clarity on integration limits is a point of focus in the discussion.

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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

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
 
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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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