Math Problem Statement

The base of the solid is the region bounded by the graph of y = √x and y = x/2. The cross-section perpendicular to the x-axis is a semicircle with diameter running across the y = x/2 and y = √x. Find the volume of the solid.

Solution

The image you uploaded contains a problem related to finding the volume of a solid. The base of the solid is bounded by the graph of y=xy = \sqrt{x} and y=x2y = \frac{x}{2}, and the cross-section perpendicular to the x-axis is a semicircle with a diameter running across the y-axis.

The task is to find the volume of the solid. Here's how we can approach it:

  1. Identify the region in the base: The problem gives two curves, y=xy = \sqrt{x} and y=x2y = \frac{x}{2}. The area between these two curves will serve as the base of the solid.

  2. Find the intersection points: To determine the bounds of integration, we need to find the points where these two curves intersect by solving x=x2\sqrt{x} = \frac{x}{2}.

  3. Cross-sectional area: The cross-section is described as a semicircle, with its diameter along the line segment from the curve y=xy = \sqrt{x} to y=x2y = \frac{x}{2}. The formula for the area of a semicircle is A=12πr2A = \frac{1}{2} \pi r^2, where rr is the radius of the semicircle.

  4. Set up the volume integral: Integrate the cross-sectional area over the range of x-values that correspond to the base region.

Let's proceed step by step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Solid Geometry
Volume of Solids
Integration

Formulas

Area of a semicircle: A = (1/2)πr²
Volume of a solid: V = ∫A(x)dx

Theorems

Volume by Cross Sections

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12