Find the volume of the solid obtained by revolving the region

In summary, the problem involves finding the volume of a solid generated by revolving the region between the curves y=x^2+1 and y=9-x^2 about the line y=-1. The attempted solution involves writing an expression for the element of volume and evaluating the definite integral. However, there may be an error in the solution as it does not seem to take into account the axis of rotation. It is suggested to go through the steps systematically to find the correct solution.
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iRaid
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Homework Statement


Alright well I think I have this right, but my teacher has it done a different way..

Find the volume of the solid obtained by revolving the region bounded by y=x2+1; y=9-x2 about y=-1.

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The Attempt at a Solution


So I thought the integral would be:
[tex]2\pi\int_{0}^{2}(9-x^{2})^{2}-(x^{2}+3)^{2}dx[/tex]
I thought it was x2+3 because you have to rotate it around y=-1 so the inner radius would be 2 added to the 2nd equation.
Oh yeah and I just did the volume from 0 to 2 and multiplied by 2..

Thanks for any help.
 
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iRaid said:

Homework Statement


Alright well I think I have this right, but my teacher has it done a different way..

Find the volume of the solid obtained by revolving the region bounded by y=x2+1; y=9-x2 about y=-1.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


So I thought the integral would be:
[tex]2\pi\int_{0}^{2}(9-x^{2})^{2}-(x^{2}+3)^{2}dx[/tex]
I thought it was x2+3 because you have to rotate it around y=-1 so the inner radius would be 2 added to the 2nd equation.
Oh yeah and I just did the volume from 0 to 2 and multiplied by 2..

Thanks for any help.

That's totally misguided. The inner radius is only 2 at x=0, isn't it? Did you draw a sketch? At an arbitrary value of x the inner radius is (x^2+1)-(-1), isn't it? What's the outer radius?
 
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y=9-x2-(-1) so 10-x2 for the outer radius?

But either way his answer is wrong he didn't even take that into account.
 
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iRaid said:
y=9-x2-(-1) so 10-x2 for the outer radius?

But either way his answer is wrong he didn't even take that into account.

If that's the way your teacher did it, then it looks wrong to me. I thought you were showing the way you did it?
 
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iRaid said:

Homework Statement


Alright well I think I have this right, but my teacher has it done a different way..

Find the volume of the solid obtained by revolving the region bounded by y=x2+1; y=9-x2 about y=-1.

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


So I thought the integral would be:
[tex]2\pi\int_{0}^{2}(9-x^{2})^{2}-(x^{2}+3)^{2}dx[/tex]
I thought it was x2+3 because you have to rotate it around y=-1 so the inner radius would be 2 added to the 2nd equation.
Oh yeah and I just did the volume from 0 to 2 and multiplied by 2..

Thanks for any help.

The steps in solving these problems are very standard:

1) Sketch the curves and highlight the region of interest. Draw in the axis of rotation.

2) Write an expression for the element of volume.

3) Integrate and evaluate the definite integral.

Try going through the steps systematically.
 
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Dick said:
If that's the way your teacher did it, then it looks wrong to me. I thought you were showing the way you did it?

He just subtracted the first equation (squared) from the second equation (squared).
I thought that he did something wrong with it, I don't think he took into account the y=-1 part.
 
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iRaid said:
He just subtracted the first equation (squared) from the second equation (squared).
I thought that he did something wrong with it, I don't think he took into account the y=-1 part.

If he'd added one to each of the y-expressions before squaring then subtracting, then he's taken the axis into account.
 
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iRaid said:
He just subtracted the first equation (squared) from the second equation (squared).
I thought that he did something wrong with it, I don't think he took into account the y=-1 part.

So what did he show? What you showed is not just subtracting the first equation squared from the second squared. You magically added two to just one of them. Why?
 
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Curious3141 said:
If he'd added one to each of the y-expressions before squaring then subtracting, then he's taken the axis into account.

No he just left them as they are.
 
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iRaid said:
No he just left them as they are.

Then that would correspond to a rotation around y=0. I don't think that's what you want.
 
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Dick said:
Then that would correspond to a rotation around y=0. I don't think that's what you want.

Ok that's what I thought, thanks lol.
 

FAQ: Find the volume of the solid obtained by revolving the region

What is the process for finding the volume of a solid obtained by revolving a region?

The process for finding the volume of a solid obtained by revolving a region is to first determine the boundaries of the region and the axis of rotation. Then, use the appropriate method (such as the disk method or shell method) to set up an integral that represents the volume of the solid. Finally, solve the integral to find the exact volume.

What is the difference between the disk method and the shell method for finding volume?

The disk method is used when the cross-sections of the solid are perpendicular to the axis of rotation, while the shell method is used when the cross-sections are parallel to the axis of rotation. This means that the disk method is used for solids with circular cross-sections, while the shell method is used for solids with cylindrical cross-sections.

Can the region being revolved be any shape?

Yes, the region being revolved can be any shape as long as it is bounded by curves or lines. The method used to find the volume may vary depending on the shape of the region, but the same principles apply.

What is the difference between finding the volume of a solid and the volume of a region?

The volume of a solid refers to the amount of space contained within the boundaries of the solid, while the volume of a region refers to the amount of space contained within the boundaries of the region. In other words, the volume of a solid is a three-dimensional measurement, while the volume of a region can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

Are there any real-world applications for finding the volume of a solid obtained by revolving a region?

Yes, there are many real-world applications for finding the volume of a solid obtained by revolving a region. Some examples include calculating the volume of a water tank, the volume of a cone-shaped building, or the volume of a cylindrical pipe. This concept is also important in fields such as engineering and architecture.

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