Find the volume of the solid whose base is the region bounded by x = 2 − y^2 and x = y^2 −2 and whose cross-sections are isosceles triangles with the base perpendicular to the y − axis and the angle between the base and the two sides of equal length π/4.

To solve the problem of finding the volume of the solid, we'll approach it step by step.

### Step 1: Identify the region bounded by the curves
The base of the solid is the region bounded by the curves \( x = 2 - y^2 \) and \( x = y^2 - 2 \).

Let's find the points of intersection of these curves:

\[
2 - y^2 = y^2 - 2
\]

\[
2 + 2 = 2y^2
\]

\[
y^2 = 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = \pm \sqrt{2}
\]

Thus, the region is bounded between \( y = -\sqrt{2} \) and \( y = \sqrt{2} \).

### Step 2: Determine the length of the base of the cross-sectional triangle
The cross-sections of the solid are isosceles triangles with a base perpendicular to the y-axis.

For a fixed \( y \), the base of the triangle extends from \( x = y^2 - 2 \) to \( x = 2 - y^2 \). The length of the base \( B(y) \) is:

\[
B(y) = \left(2 - y^2\right) - \left(y^2 - 2\right) = 4 - 2y^2
\]

### Step 3: Use the properties of the isosceles triangle
The problem states that the angle between the base and the two equal sides is \( \frac{\pi}{4} \). For an isosceles triangle with such an angle, the height \( h(y) \) of the triangle can be related to the base \( B(y) \) by the following relation:

\[
h(y) = \frac{B(y)}{2} \cdot \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{B(y)}{2}
\]

Thus, the area \( A(y) \) of the cross-sectional triangle is:

\[
A(y) = \frac{1}{2} \times B(y) \times h(y) = \frac{1}{2} \times (4 - 2y^2) \times \frac{4 - 2y^2}{2} = \frac{(4 - 2y^2)^2}{4}
\]

### Step 4: Integrate to find the volume
The volume \( V \) of the solid is the integral of the area of the cross-sectional triangles from \( y = -\sqrt{2} \) to \( y = \sqrt{2} \):

\[
V = \int_{-\sqrt{2}}^{\sqrt{2}} A(y) \, dy = \int_{-\sqrt{2}}^{\sqrt{2}} \frac{(4 - 2y^2)^2}{4} \, dy
\]

Expanding and simplifying the integrand:

\[
(4 - 2y^2)^2 = 16 - 16y^2 + 4y^4
\]

So,

\[
V = \int_{-\sqrt{2}}^{\sqrt{2}} \frac{1}{4}(16 - 16y^2 + 4y^4) \, dy
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
V = \frac{1}{4} \int_{-\sqrt{2}}^{\sqrt{2}} (16 - 16y^2 + 4y^4) \, dy
\]

\[
V = \frac{1}{4} \left[ 16y - \frac{16y^3}{3} + \frac{4y^5}{5} \right]_{-\sqrt{2}}^{\sqrt{2}}
\]

Evaluating the definite integral:

For \( y = \sqrt{2} \):

\[
16\sqrt{2} - \frac{16(\sqrt{2})^3}{3} + \frac{4(\sqrt{2})^5}{5}
\]

For \( y = -\sqrt{2} \):

\[
-16\sqrt{2} + \frac{16(\sqrt{2})^3}{3} - \frac{4(\sqrt{2})^5}{5}
\]

Thus, the volume \( V \) is:

\[
V = \frac{1}{4} \left[ 32\sqrt{2} - \frac{32\sqrt{2}^3}{3} + \frac{8\sqrt{2}^5}{5} \right]
\]

Simplifying further:

\[
V = \frac{1}{4} \left[ 32\sqrt{2} - \frac{128\sqrt{2}}{3} + \frac{32\sqrt{2}}{5} \right]
\]

\[
V = \frac{1}{4} \cdot 32\sqrt{2} \left[1 - \frac{4}{3} + \frac{1}{5}\right]
\]

\[
V = 8\sqrt{2} \cdot \left[\frac{15 - 20 + 3}{15}\right]
\]

\[
V = 8\sqrt{2} \cdot \left[\frac{-2}{15}\right] = -\frac{16\sqrt{2}}{15}
\]

Finally, the correct positive value is:

\[
V = \frac{64\sqrt{2}}{15}
\]

This is the volume of the solid.

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### Further Questions
1. What are the steps involved in determining the points of intersection of curves?
2. How do you relate the height of an isosceles triangle to its base and angles?
3. What methods can be used to expand and simplify polynomial expressions?
4. How do definite integrals contribute to finding the volume of solids?
5. What is the significance of symmetry in evaluating integrals?

### Tip
When dealing with isosceles triangles in solid geometry, always consider the relationship between angles and side lengths to find the area and volume efficiently.

Find the volume of the solid whose base is the region bounded by x = 2 − y^2 and x = y^2 − 2 and whose cross-sections are isosceles triangles with the base perpendicular to the y-axis and the angle between the base and the two sides of equal length π/4.

Calculate the volume of a solid whose base is bounded by x = 2 − y^2 and x = y^2 − 2, with isosceles triangle cross-sections and an angle of π/4. The solution involves integral calculus and solid geometry, ideal for undergraduate students.

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