Math Problem Statement

Use the best method available to find the volume.


The region bounded by y = 10 − x, y = 10 and y = x revolved about the y−axis.

500pi/3 is wrong

Solution

To find the volume of the solid generated when the given region is revolved around the yy-axis, we can use the method of cylindrical shells or the disk/washer method. However, the shell method is more convenient here as the region is bounded in terms of yy.

Problem setup:

  1. Equations of boundaries:

    • y=10xy = 10 - x (slant line),
    • y=10y = 10 (horizontal line),
    • y=xy = x (diagonal line).
  2. Intersection points:

    • The lines y=10xy = 10 - x and y=xy = x intersect at x=5x = 5 (substitute x=10xx = 10 - xx=5x = 5).
    • The region is bounded by x=0x = 0 to x=5x = 5 along the yy-axis.

Shell method formulation:

When using the shell method, the formula for the volume is:

V=2πx=ax=b(radius)(height)dxV = 2\pi \int_{x=a}^{x=b} \text{(radius)} \cdot \text{(height)} \, dx

  • Radius: The distance of the shell from the yy-axis is xx.
  • Height: The height is determined by ytopybottomy_{\text{top}} - y_{\text{bottom}}, which is (10x)x=102x(10 - x) - x = 10 - 2x.
  • Bounds: xx ranges from 0 to 5.

Thus, the volume is: V=2π05x(102x)dxV = 2\pi \int_{0}^{5} x(10 - 2x) \, dx

Solve the integral:

  1. Expand the integrand: x(102x)=10x2x2x(10 - 2x) = 10x - 2x^2

  2. Set up the integral: V=2π05(10x2x2)dxV = 2\pi \int_{0}^{5} (10x - 2x^2) \, dx

  3. Integrate term by term: (10x)dx=5x2,(2x2)dx=2x33\int (10x) \, dx = 5x^2, \quad \int (2x^2) \, dx = \frac{2x^3}{3}

    Therefore: V=2π[5x22x33]05V = 2\pi \left[ 5x^2 - \frac{2x^3}{3} \right]_{0}^{5}

  4. Evaluate at the bounds: At x=5x = 5: 5(52)2(53)3=1252503=37532503=12535(5^2) - \frac{2(5^3)}{3} = 125 - \frac{250}{3} = \frac{375}{3} - \frac{250}{3} = \frac{125}{3}

    At x=0x = 0: 5(02)2(03)3=05(0^2) - \frac{2(0^3)}{3} = 0

    So: V=2π(12530)=250π3V = 2\pi \left( \frac{125}{3} - 0 \right) = \frac{250\pi}{3}

Final Answer:

250π3\boxed{\frac{250\pi}{3}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the washer method differ from the shell method?
  2. How would the result change if the region were revolved around the xx-axis instead of the yy-axis?
  3. Can you visualize the solid formed by this revolution?
  4. What if we included additional constraints, like y>5y > 5?
  5. How can numerical integration confirm the solution?

Tip:

When choosing a method for volume, prioritize clarity and alignment of the boundaries (vertical or horizontal) to simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Volume of solids of revolution
Cylindrical shell method
Integral calculus

Formulas

Volume using the shell method: V = 2π ∫[a to b] (radius)(height) dx

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12