Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around calculating the volume of a region bounded by the curves \(y=\sqrt{x}\), \(y=1\), and the \(y\)-axis, when revolved around the line \(x=1\). Participants explore different methods for finding this volume, including the shell method and the washer method, while comparing their results to a book answer.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Mathematical reasoning
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant calculates the volume using a method involving integration and arrives at \(\frac{8\pi}{15}\), while noting that the book states the answer is \(\frac{7\pi}{15}\).
- Another participant proposes the shell method, providing a detailed calculation that results in \(\frac{7\pi}{15}\), suggesting this method may be more accurate.
- A different approach using the washer method is also presented, which similarly yields \(\frac{7\pi}{15}\), reinforcing the result from the shell method.
- One participant expresses gratitude for the clarification, indicating that the example in the book was not clear.
- A later reply reiterates the washer method, confirming the volume calculation of \(\frac{7\pi}{15}\) and acknowledges that another participant had already posted this method.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the initial volume calculation of \(\frac{8\pi}{15}\) versus the book's answer of \(\frac{7\pi}{15}\). However, multiple participants agree on the validity of the \(\frac{7\pi}{15}\) result using both the shell and washer methods.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved aspects regarding the initial calculation that led to \(\frac{8\pi}{15}\), as well as potential assumptions about the methods used. The discussion does not clarify why the book's answer differs from the calculations presented.