How Do You Calculate the Volume of a Torus?

In summary, a torus is a three-dimensional shape that looks like a donut and is formed by rotating a circle around a non-intersecting axis. Its volume can be calculated using the formula V = 2π²R²r, with units varying depending on the dimensions used. The volume cannot be negative as it represents physical space. Real-life applications include engineering, architecture, and physics for calculating the volume of pipes, rings, and designing objects with torus shapes.
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A torus is generated by rotating the circle x2[/SUP+(y-R)2=r2

Find the volume enclosed by the torus.


Well, I don't know what to do! I thought that rewritting it as

[itex]\sqrt{r2-x2}[/itex]+R

would help, but I am not sure.

Thanks.

PD: Is this solid revolutions? because I forgot how to do it...(any refresher?)
 
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For integration parallel with axis of rotation...

[itex]\Pi \int^b_a [f(x)]^2[/itex]

for integration perpendicular to axis of rotation...

[itex]2\Pi \int^b_a xf(x)[/itex]
 

FAQ: How Do You Calculate the Volume of a Torus?

What is a torus?

A torus is a three-dimensional shape that resembles a donut or an inner tube. It is formed by rotating a circle around an axis that is not intersecting the circle.

How is the volume of a torus calculated?

The volume of a torus can be calculated by using the formula V = 2π²R²r, where R is the distance from the center of the torus to the center of the tube and r is the radius of the tube.

What is the unit of measurement for the volume of a torus?

The unit of measurement for the volume of a torus can vary depending on the units used for the dimensions of the torus. It could be cubic centimeters, cubic inches, or any other unit of volume.

Can the volume of a torus be negative?

No, the volume of a torus cannot be negative as it is a physical quantity that represents the amount of space enclosed by the torus. Negative volume does not have any physical meaning.

What are the real-life applications of calculating the volume of a torus?

The volume of a torus is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and physics. It is used to calculate the volume of pipes, rings, and other circular structures. It is also used in the design and construction of objects with torus shapes, such as bike frames and car wheels.

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