Math Problem Statement

Set up an integral that represents the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the curves y = 4x - x^2 and the X-axis about x = 7.

Solution

We are tasked with setting up an integral to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by the curve y=4xx2y = 4x - x^2 and the x-axis around the vertical line x=7x = 7.

Step 1: Analyze the region

The region is bounded by:

  • The curve y=4xx2y = 4x - x^2
  • The x-axis, where y=0y = 0

To find the points of intersection between the curve and the x-axis, set y=4xx2=0y = 4x - x^2 = 0: x(4x)=0    x=0orx=4x(4 - x) = 0 \implies x = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 4 So, the region is between x=0x = 0 and x=4x = 4.

Step 2: Use the method of cylindrical shells

Since we are rotating around x=7x = 7, a vertical axis, we will use the method of cylindrical shells. The formula for the volume using cylindrical shells is: V=2πab(radius)(height)dxV = 2\pi \int_a^b ( \text{radius} )( \text{height} ) \, dx

  • Radius: The distance from a point on the curve at xx to the axis of rotation at x=7x = 7, which is 7x7 - x.
  • Height: The height of the shell is the value of yy, which is 4xx24x - x^2.

Step 3: Set up the integral

Now, we integrate from x=0x = 0 to x=4x = 4: V=2π04(7x)(4xx2)dxV = 2\pi \int_0^4 (7 - x)(4x - x^2) \, dx

This is the integral that represents the volume of the solid generated by rotating the region about x=7x = 7.

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Relative Questions:

  1. How do you solve the integral using expansion and substitution methods?
  2. What is the difference between cylindrical shells and the disk method?
  3. How would the setup change if we rotated around a different vertical line, say x=1x = -1?
  4. Can this volume be calculated using the disk/washer method instead of cylindrical shells?
  5. How does the integral setup change if the region is rotated about the y-axis?

Tip: For problems involving rotation around a vertical or horizontal axis, always visualize the shape first to determine the most suitable method (cylindrical shells or disk/washer).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Volume of Solids of Revolution
Cylindrical Shells
Integration

Formulas

V = 2π ∫[a,b] (radius)(height) dx
y = 4x - x^2

Theorems

Method of Cylindrical Shells

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (or early college calculus)