Math Problem Statement

find the volume of a solid of x=8(siny)^(1/2), x=0, about y=4, with bounds 0 is less than or equal to y is less than or equal to pie

Solution

To find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the curve x=8(siny)1/2x = 8(\sin y)^{1/2} around the line y=4y = 4, with bounds 0yπ0 \leq y \leq \pi, we can apply the method of cylindrical shells. This method is particularly useful when revolving a region about a horizontal or vertical axis.

Step 1: Define the radius and height of the cylindrical shell

The radius of each cylindrical shell is the distance from the axis of rotation y=4y = 4 to a point on the curve x=8(siny)1/2x = 8(\sin y)^{1/2}. Therefore, the radius is: Radius=y4\text{Radius} = |y - 4|

The height of each shell is the distance from the y-axis to the curve, which is given by the function x=8(siny)1/2x = 8(\sin y)^{1/2}.

Step 2: Set up the volume integral

The volume of a solid of revolution using cylindrical shells is given by the formula: V=ab2π(radius)(height)dyV = \int_{a}^{b} 2\pi (\text{radius})(\text{height}) \, dy

Here, the radius is y4|y - 4| and the height is 8(siny)1/28(\sin y)^{1/2}, and the bounds are 0yπ0 \leq y \leq \pi.

Thus, the volume integral becomes: V=0π2πy48(siny)1/2dyV = \int_{0}^{\pi} 2\pi |y - 4| \cdot 8 (\sin y)^{1/2} \, dy

Step 3: Simplify the integral

Since y4|y - 4| is piecewise (it takes different forms depending on whether yy is greater or less than 4), we need to analyze this piecewise behavior. However, since yy ranges from 0 to π\pi and 44 is outside this range, y4=4y|y - 4| = 4 - y for all y[0,π]y \in [0, \pi].

So the integral becomes: V=16π0π(4y)(siny)1/2dyV = 16\pi \int_{0}^{\pi} (4 - y)(\sin y)^{1/2} \, dy

Step 4: Solve the integral

To solve this integral, we would typically proceed by substitution or numerical methods, depending on the complexity.

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the method of cylindrical shells compare to the disk/washer method in this context?
  2. What substitution can simplify integrals involving (siny)1/2(\sin y)^{1/2}?
  3. How does the choice of axis of rotation affect the volume calculation?
  4. What happens if we rotate the curve about a different horizontal line, like y=0y = 0?
  5. What is the general formula for volume by cylindrical shells?

Tip:

When revolving around non-standard axes like y=4y = 4, always ensure to correctly define the radius as the distance between the function and the axis of rotation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Volume of Solids of Revolution
Cylindrical Shell Method

Formulas

V = ∫ 2π(radius)(height) dy
Radius = |y - 4|
Height = 8(\sin y)^{1/2}

Theorems

Cylindrical Shell Method for Solids of Revolution
Volume Integral

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College-level Calculus