More volume of a washer cross section(integration)

In summary, the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by y = x^2 and x = y^2 about y = -1 can be calculated using the washer method with the integral \pi\int_0^1(x^2+1)^2 - (√x+1)^2 dx, which results in a volume of -29\pi/30. For the cylindrical method, the radius is y + 1.
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Homework Statement



Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified axis.


Homework Equations



[itex]y = x^2, x = y^2[/itex] about [itex] y = -1 [/itex]


The Attempt at a Solution



I tried using both cylindrical and washer methods - but for cylindrical I couldn't figure out what the shell radius would be, so I switched to washer.

[itex]\pi\int_0^1(x^2+1)^2 - (√x+1)^2 dx[/itex]
[itex]\pi\int_0^1 x^4 + 2x^2 - x - 2√x dx[/itex]
[itex]\pi(x^5/5 + (2x^3)/3 - x^2/2 - (4x[/itex]^3/2[itex]))/3)[/itex]
[itex]\pi(1/5 + 2/3 - 1/2 - 4/3)[/itex]
[itex]-29\pi/30[/itex]

And I get a negative volume. Any ideas?
EDIT: Ah. I just noticed I subtracted in the wrong order - would that fix it?
Edit2: Also, would you mind helping me with using the cylindrical method for this? Because I wasn't able to narrow down the shell radius - there was always a little unknown portion.
 
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Neutrinogun said:

Homework Statement



Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified axis.

Homework Equations



[itex]y = x^2, x = y^2[/itex] about [itex] y = -1 [/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried using both cylindrical and washer methods - but for cylindrical I couldn't figure out what the shell radius would be, so I switched to washer.

[itex]\pi\int_0^1(x^2+1)^2 - (√x+1)^2 dx[/itex]
[itex]\pi\int_0^1 x^4 + 2x^2 - x - 2√x dx[/itex]
[itex]\pi(x^5/5 + (2x^3)/3 - x^2/2 - (4x[/itex]^3/2[itex]))/3)[/itex]
[itex]\pi(1/5 + 2/3 - 1/2 - 4/3)[/itex]
[itex]-29\pi/30[/itex]

And I get a negative volume. Any ideas?
EDIT: Ah. I just noticed I subtracted in the wrong order - would that fix it?
Edit2: Also, would you mind helping me with using the cylindrical method for this? Because I wasn't able to narrow down the shell radius - there was always a little unknown portion.
For the cylindrical method, the radius is y - (-1), which is y + 1 .
 

FAQ: More volume of a washer cross section(integration)

What is the formula for finding the volume of a washer cross section?

The formula for finding the volume of a washer cross section is V = π(R^2 - r^2)h, where R and r are the outer and inner radii of the washer, and h is the height or thickness of the washer. This formula comes from integrating the function for the area of a circle, A = πr^2, between the two radii.

How is integration used to calculate the volume of a washer cross section?

Integration is used to calculate the volume of a washer cross section by breaking down the shape into infinitely small slices, finding the volume of each slice, and then adding up all the volumes using the integral. This allows us to handle irregular shapes, such as a washer, and find an exact answer rather than an estimate.

Can you provide an example of using integration to find the volume of a washer cross section?

Sure! Let's say we have a washer with an outer radius of 5 cm, inner radius of 3 cm, and thickness of 2 cm. We first set up the integral as V = ∫ 2 to 0 π((5x)^2 - (3x)^2)dx, where x represents the height of each slice. After solving the integral, we get V = 28π cm^3.

Are there any other methods for finding the volume of a washer cross section?

Yes, there are other methods such as using the disk or shell method. The disk method involves finding the volume of each disk formed by rotating the cross section around an axis, while the shell method involves finding the volume of each cylindrical shell formed by rotating the cross section around an axis. However, these methods are only applicable to specific shapes and may not provide an exact answer.

Can the volume of a washer cross section be negative?

No, the volume of a washer cross section cannot be negative. The formula for finding the volume, V = π(R^2 - r^2)h, only involves positive values for the radii and height, so the result will always be positive. A negative value may indicate an error in calculation or a misinterpretation of the problem.

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