Math Problem Statement

Define Q as the region bounded by the functions f ( x )

x and x

1 2 in the first quadrant between y

3 and y

6 . If Q is rotated around the y -axis, what is the volume of the resulting solid?

Submit an exact answer in terms of π .

Solution

To find the volume of the solid formed by rotating the region QQ around the yy-axis, we will use the method of cylindrical shells.

Step 1: Define the region QQ

The region QQ is bounded by:

  • The function f(x)=xf(x) = x, which is x=yx = y (or y=xy = x rearranged).
  • The vertical line x=12x = \frac{1}{2}.
  • The horizontal lines y=3y = 3 and y=6y = 6.

The region lies in the first quadrant.

Step 2: Set up the volume integral using the method of cylindrical shells

We rotate the region around the yy-axis. The method of cylindrical shells is given by the formula:

V=2πabxf(x)dxV = 2 \pi \int_{a}^{b} x \cdot f(x) \, dx

In our case:

  • The rotation is around the yy-axis.
  • We use vertical strips parallel to the xx-axis.

We will integrate with respect to yy, so let's express xx in terms of yy. From f(x)=xf(x) = x, we have x=yx = y. Thus, our limits are from y=3y = 3 to y=6y = 6.

The distance from the yy-axis to the region is xx, which is equal to yy, and the height of each shell is given by the difference ( \left( 1 - x \right) = 1 - \frac{1}{2} = height

The cylindrical shell volume will be, upon integrating this over the function over that height interval so our total is given, based on now computing bounds formating with pi and its given so.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Volumes of Solids of Revolution
Cylindrical Shell Method

Formulas

Volume of solid using cylindrical shells: V = 2π ∫[a,b] (radius)(height) dy

Theorems

Method of Cylindrical Shells

Suitable Grade Level

College-level Calculus