Volume of the solid using a cylindrical cross section

In summary, to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the given region about the specified axis, use the formula 2π∫(shell radius)(shell height) dy and substitute the given equations. In this case, the correct answer is 12π. When rotating around y = 3, the axis of each cylinder is y = 3 and the radius is 3 - y, not y.
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Homework Statement


Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified axis.


Homework Equations



[itex]y = \sqrt{x-1} , y = 0, x = 5;[/itex] about [itex]y = 3[/itex]


The Attempt at a Solution


I already completed graphing it, but not really sure how to show that here.

2[itex]\pi[/itex][itex]\int_0^2[/itex](shell radius)(shell height) [itex]dy[/itex]
2[itex]\pi[/itex][itex]\int_0^2[/itex][itex](y)(y^2+1)[/itex] [itex]dy[/itex]
2[itex]\pi[/itex][itex]\int_0^2[/itex][itex](y^3+y)[/itex] [itex]dy[/itex]
[itex]2\pi (((y^4)\div4)) + (y^2)\div2)[/itex]
[itex]2\pi(4+2) - 0[/itex]
[itex]12\pi[/itex]

Is that correct? I'm not sure if I did the shell height correctly.
 
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You are rotating around y= 3 which means that the axis of each cylinder is y= 3 and the radius is 3- y, not y.
 
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Aha, thank you so much! :)
 

1. How do you calculate the volume of a solid using a cylindrical cross section?

The volume of a solid using a cylindrical cross section is calculated by multiplying the area of the cross section by the height of the solid. The formula for this is V = πr^2h, where r is the radius of the cylinder and h is the height of the solid.

2. What is a cylindrical cross section?

A cylindrical cross section is a two-dimensional shape that is created by slicing a solid perpendicular to its axis, resulting in a circular shape. This shape is often used to calculate the volume of a solid, such as a cylinder or cone.

3. What is the difference between a cylindrical cross section and a circular cross section?

A cylindrical cross section is a specific type of circular cross section, where the slice is taken perpendicular to the axis of the solid. A circular cross section can refer to any slice taken through a solid, regardless of the angle.

4. What are some real-life applications of calculating the volume of a solid using a cylindrical cross section?

This calculation is commonly used in engineering and construction to determine the volume of pipes, tanks, and other cylindrical structures. It is also used in physics and chemistry to calculate the volume of gases or liquids in a container with a cylindrical shape.

5. Can the volume of a solid using a cylindrical cross section be negative?

No, the volume of a solid using a cylindrical cross section cannot be negative. Volume is a measure of the amount of space occupied by an object and cannot have a negative value. If the result of the calculation is negative, it may indicate an error in the measurements or calculations used.

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