What are the methods for finding the volume of a solid of revolution?

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The problem involves setting up integrals to find the volume of a solid of revolution formed by revolving a region defined by the equations y=x^2-2x+2 and y=-x^2+6 around the lines x=3 and y=-5. The subject area is calculus, specifically focusing on methods for calculating volumes of solids of revolution.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the Shell Method for one part and the Washer Method for another, expressing uncertainty about the setup and handling of negative x-values. Some participants affirm the setup without identifying any issues.

Discussion Status

The discussion appears to be supportive, with participants confirming the original poster's setup. There is an ongoing exploration of the methods, but no explicit consensus or resolution has been reached regarding the concerns about negative x-values.

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The original poster expresses uncertainty about the implications of rotating around the specified axes and how the equations will behave for x < 0. This concern highlights potential assumptions about the behavior of the functions involved.

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Homework Statement



Set up the integral (do not evaluate) to find the volume by revolving the region enclosed by y=x^2-2x+2 and y=-x^2+6 about a) x = 3 and b) y = -5.

Homework Equations



Shell Method: V = 2∏ ∫ (radius)*(height)dx
Washer Method: V = ∏ ∫ (R^2 - r^2)dx


The Attempt at a Solution



I believe I need to use the Shell Method for part A.
V = 2∏ ∫ (-1→2) (3-x)*(-x^2+6-x^2+2x-2)dx
V = 2∏ ∫ (-1→2) (3-x)*(-2x^2+2x+4)dx

I believe I need to use the Disk/Washer Method for part B.
V = ∏ ∫ (-1→2) [(-x^2 +6+5)^2 - (x^2-2x+2+5)^2]dx
V = ∏ ∫ (-1→2) [(-x^2 +11)^2 - (x^2-2x+7)^2]dx

But I'm not sure. Rotating about the axes are a lot simpler and I'm not sure about how to handle the values for x < 0. In my head, I think the equations will handle that for me, but I'm concerned.

Thanks for the help.
 
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I don't see anything wrong with the set up, assuming I didn't miss anything
 
Looks good to me too.
 
Well, look at me go!

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Thanks for putting some eyeballs on this me.
 

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