Math Problem Statement

Sketch the region bounded by the curves y=10√x and y=10x^3 then set up the integral needed to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving this region about the x -axis using the shell method.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's break it down step by step.

1. Sketch the Region

The region is bounded by the two curves:

  • y=10xy = 10\sqrt{x}
  • y=10x3y = 10x^3

These two curves intersect at points where yy values are equal for both equations. To find the points of intersection, set the two equations equal to each other:

10x=10x310\sqrt{x} = 10x^3

Dividing both sides by 10:

x=x3\sqrt{x} = x^3

Square both sides to eliminate the square root:

x=x6x = x^6

Now, rearrange the equation:

x6x=0x^6 - x = 0

Factor the equation:

x(x51)=0x(x^5 - 1) = 0

This gives:

x=0orx5=1x = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad x^5 = 1

From x5=1x^5 = 1, we get:

x=1x = 1

So, the curves intersect at x=0x = 0 and x=1x = 1.

2. Region Boundaries

The region is bounded by:

  • x=0x = 0
  • x=1x = 1
  • y=10xy = 10\sqrt{x} (above)
  • y=10x3y = 10x^3 (below)

3. Shell Method Setup for Volume of Solid of Revolution

The shell method is used to find the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region around the x-axis. In the shell method, the volume VV is given by the formula:

V=ab2π(radius)(height)dxV = \int_{a}^{b} 2\pi \cdot (\text{radius}) \cdot (\text{height}) \, dx

Here:

  • The "radius" is the distance from the axis of rotation (the x-axis), which is yy.
  • The "height" is the difference between the two functions (top minus bottom), which is xx.

Now, revolving around the x-axis implies that the shells will be vertical with a height given by the x-values and radius by y-values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Volume of Solids of Revolution
Shell Method
Intersection of Curves

Formulas

Shell Method: V = ∫[a to b] 2π * (radius) * (height) dx
Intersection of Curves: Set y1 = y2 and solve for x

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

College-Level Calculus