Let be the region bounded by y^2-x^2=1 and y=2.

Let S be the solid formed by revolving R about the x-axis. Select and use the most appropriate method to find the volume of S. (Note - this should include a diagram with a well-labeled rectangle that gives the height of a representative cylindrical shell.)


Here is the diagram that illustrates the region bounded by the hyperbola \( y^2 - x^2 = 1 \) and the line \( y = 2 \), along with the representative cylindrical shell formed when this region is revolved around the x-axis. The height of the cylindrical shell is labeled as \( 2\sqrt{y^2 - 1} \), and the radius is \( y \).

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### Additional Questions:
1. How would the problem change if we revolved the region around the y-axis instead?
2. Can the washer method be used for this problem, and why or why not?
3. What are the key differences between using cylindrical shells and washers for volume calculation?
4. What substitution would be useful for evaluating a similar integral in terms of \( x \)?
5. How do we handle the integral limits when working with a different region?

#### Tip:
For revolution problems, always verify whether the region needs to be split into multiple parts or integrated directly by adjusting bounds to ensure the correct method.

Let R be the region bounded by y^2 - x^2 = 1 and y = 2. Let S be the solid formed by revolving R about the x-axis. Select and use the most appropriate method to find the volume of S. (Note - this should include a diagram with a well-labeled rectangle that gives the height of a representative cylindrical shell.)

This detailed explanation walks through how to calculate the volume of the solid formed by revolving the region bounded by the hyperbola y^2 - x^2 = 1 and the line y = 2 around the x-axis using the cylindrical shell method. Suitable for students in Calculus II.

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