Quick question about volume of revolution

In summary, the question is if the volume of revolution formed by rotating the region from x = 1 to x = 3 by 2pi radians would be the same if it was rotated by 4pi radians or 3pi radians. The answer is yes, as rotating a full 4pi or 3pi radians would just cover the same region twice without changing the volume.
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Hi, this isn't a specific question but say you had a function y = x - 1 and you were told that the region from x = 1 to x = 3 was rotated 2pi radians and were asked to find the volume of revolution formed.

My question is, would this volume of revolution be the same if they said it was rotated 4pi radians, or 3pi radians? i.e. would I still use [itex] \pi \int_1^3 (x-1)^2 \ dx [/itex] or would I use 2pi if it was rotated 4pi radians, or 3pi/2 if it was rotated 3pi radians. As how I see it, no "new" volume would be formed after rotating a full 2pi.
 
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Using the standard definition of "volume", yes, going around [itex]4\pi[/itex] rather than [itex]2\pi[/itex] just goes over the same region twice but does not change the volume.
 
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FAQ: Quick question about volume of revolution

What is the definition of volume of revolution?

The volume of revolution is the measure of the space formed when a two-dimensional region is rotated around an axis in three-dimensional space.

How is the volume of revolution calculated?

The volume of revolution is calculated by finding the integral of the cross-sectional area of the rotated object over the desired interval.

What is the significance of the volume of revolution in mathematics and science?

The volume of revolution is an important concept in calculus and geometry, and is used to solve real-world problems involving rotation and curved surfaces. It also has applications in physics, engineering, and other scientific fields.

Can the volume of revolution be calculated for any shape?

Yes, the volume of revolution can be calculated for any shape as long as it has a defined boundary and can be rotated around an axis.

How is the volume of revolution related to the concept of rotational symmetry?

The volume of revolution is directly related to the concept of rotational symmetry, as it measures the amount of space formed when an object is rotated around an axis. Objects with high degrees of rotational symmetry will have simpler and more predictable volume of revolution calculations.

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