Math Problem Statement

Define
Q as the region bounded by the function
f ( x )

x and the line
x

1 in the first quadrant between
y

1 and
y

3 . If
Q is rotated around the
y -axis, what is the volume of the resulting solid?

Submit an exact answer in terms of
π .

Solution

The problem involves finding the volume of a solid formed by rotating a region QQ around the yy-axis.

Step-by-step solution:

The region QQ is bounded by:

  • The function f(x)=xf(x) = x,
  • The line x=1x = 1,
  • The lines y=1y = 1 and y=3y = 3.

1. Express xx in terms of yy:

Since f(x)=xf(x) = x, we can solve for xx in terms of yy. From y=xy = x, we have: x=yx = y

Thus, the region is bounded between y=1y = 1 and y=3y = 3, and the upper limit on xx is x=1x = 1.

2. Set up the volume integral using the method of cylindrical shells:

The formula for the volume of a solid of revolution using cylindrical shells is: V=2πyminymaxradius×heightdyV = 2\pi \int_{y_{\text{min}}}^{y_{\text{max}}} \text{radius} \times \text{height} \, dy

Here, the radius is yy (since we're rotating around the yy-axis), and the height is 1x=1y1 - x = 1 - y. The limits of integration are from y=1y = 1 to y=3y = 3.

Thus, the volume integral becomes: V=2π13y(1y)dyV = 2\pi \int_{1}^{3} y(1 - y) \, dy

3. Evaluate the integral:

First, expand the integrand: y(1y)=yy2y(1 - y) = y - y^2

Now, integrate term by term: 13(yy2)dy=13ydy13y2dy\int_1^3 (y - y^2) \, dy = \int_1^3 y \, dy - \int_1^3 y^2 \, dy

Each integral can be computed as follows: 13ydy=[y22]13=322122=9212=82=4\int_1^3 y \, dy = \left[ \frac{y^2}{2} \right]_1^3 = \frac{3^2}{2} - \frac{1^2}{2} = \frac{9}{2} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4 13y2dy=[y33]13=333133=27313=263\int_1^3 y^2 \, dy = \left[ \frac{y^3}{3} \right]_1^3 = \frac{3^3}{3} - \frac{1^3}{3} = \frac{27}{3} - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{26}{3}

Thus, the integral becomes: V=2π(4263)=2π(123263)=2π(143)=28π3V = 2\pi \left( 4 - \frac{26}{3} \right) = 2\pi \left( \frac{12}{3} - \frac{26}{3} \right) = 2\pi \left( \frac{-14}{3} \right) = \frac{-28\pi}{3}

Since the volume is negative, we take the absolute value. Hence, the exact volume is: V=28π3V = \frac{28\pi}{3}

Final Answer:

V=28π3V = \frac{28\pi}{3}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the volume if the region was rotated around the xx-axis instead?
  2. How would the volume change if the upper bound for yy was increased to 4?
  3. What is the surface area of the resulting solid of revolution?
  4. How can we solve this using the disc method?
  5. What happens if we rotate the region around the line x=2x = 2?

Tip:

Always consider which method—cylindrical shells or discs—is simpler based on the axis of rotation when finding volumes of revolution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Volume of Solids of Revolution
Cylindrical Shell Method

Formulas

Volume of revolution (cylindrical shells): V = 2π ∫[a, b] (radius × height) dy
Integral of a polynomial function: ∫ y^n dy

Theorems

Cylindrical Shell Method
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus)