Math Problem Statement
using shells, find the volume
Solution
It looks like you uploaded an image showing a region under the curve, and you want to find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating this region around the -axis using the method of cylindrical shells.
Given the setup, here’s how to proceed with finding the volume:
Step 1: Identify the Curve and the Limits of Integration
From the image, the curve is given as: This curve is bounded between and .
Step 2: Set Up the Cylindrical Shells
When rotating around the -axis, we consider vertical strips.
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Radius (): The radius of the shell is the distance from the y-axis to the strip at position , which is simply .
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Height (): The height of the shell is the value of the function .
Step 3: Write the Volume Integral
The volume of the solid formed by rotating the region about the -axis is given by:
Substituting and :
Step 4: Simplify and Evaluate the Integral
First, simplify the integrand:
Expanding the integrand:
Now, integrate each term:
Substituting the limits:
[ V = 2\pi \left[ \frac{2(1)^3}{3} - \frac{2(1)^4}{4} \right] - \left[ \frac{2(0)^3}{3} - \frac{2(0)^4}{4} \right] ]
This simplifies to:
Finding a common denominator and calculating:
[ V = 2\pi \left[ \frac{4}{6} - \frac{3}{6} \right] = 2\pi \left[ \frac{1}{6} \right] = \frac{\pi}{3} ]
Final Answer:
The volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region under the curve about the -axis is:
Do you have any questions or need further details?
Here are five related questions to consider:
- What would the volume be if the region were rotated around the -axis instead?
- How does changing the limits of integration affect the volume of the solid?
- What is the volume of the solid if the curve were instead?
- Can you use the disk/washer method to find the volume and compare it with the shell method?
- How would the solution change if the curve were shifted vertically or horizontally?
Tip: When setting up integrals for finding volumes, always sketch the region and the axis of rotation. This will help you visualize the problem better and avoid mistakes in setting up the integrand.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Integral Calculus
Volumes of Revolution
Cylindrical Shells Method
Formulas
Volume of revolution using cylindrical shells
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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