Volume of Region Between y=x and y=-x²+2x

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In summary, the region between y = x and y = -x² + 2x revolving around y = x has a volume of V = π/(2^(3/2) * 15). This problem is similar to another one and the theorem of Pappus was used, but there may be a mistake in the calculations.
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The region between y = x & y = -x² + 2x revolves around y = x. Determine the volume.
 
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I get:

\(\displaystyle V=\frac{\pi}{2^{\frac{3}{2}}}\int_{0}^{1} \left(x-x^2 \right)^2\left(3-2x \right)\,dx=\frac{\pi}{2^{\frac{3}{2}}\cdot15}\)
 
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This problem is similar to this.
I tried using the theorem of Pappus. Is \(\displaystyle \pi/6\) incorrect?
How did you get your answer?
 
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suluclac said:
This problem is similar to this.
I tried using the theorem of Pappus. Is \(\displaystyle \pi/6\) incorrect?
How did you get your answer?

I used the formula I derived here:

http://mathhelpboards.com/math-notes-49/solid-revolution-about-oblique-axis-rotation-6683.html

Using that formula, I don't get the same answer you did, but I could have made a mistake applying the formula.
 
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They both intersect at x = 0, 1. Now find the center of mass.
\(\displaystyle M_x=\frac{1}{2}\int_0^1\left(x^4-4x^3+4x^2-x^2\right)\,dx=\frac{1}{2}\int_0^1\left(x^4-4x^3+3x^2\right)\,dx=\frac{1}{10}\)
\(\displaystyle M_y=\int_0^1x\left(-x^2+2x-x\right)\,dx=\int_0^1x\left(-x^2+x\right)\,dx=\int_0^1\left(-x^3+x^2\right)\,dx=\frac{1}{12}\)
\(\displaystyle A=M=\int_0^1\left(-x^2+2x-x\right)\,dx=\int_0^1\left(-x^2+x\right)\,dx=\frac{1}{6}\)
\(\displaystyle \left(\bar{x}\text{, }\bar{y}\right)=\left(\frac{M_y}{M}\text{, }\frac{M_x}{M}\right)=\left(\frac{1/12}{1/6}\text{, }\frac{1/10}{1/6}\right)=\left(\frac{1}{2}\text{, }\frac{3}{5}\right)\)
Distance from this point to y = x. 0 = x - y
\(\displaystyle d=\frac{|(1)(1/2)-(1)(3/5)|}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{1}{10\sqrt{2}}\)
Theorem of Pappus
\(\displaystyle V=2\pi dA=2\pi\left(\frac{1}{10\sqrt{2}}\right)\left(\frac{1}{6}\right)=\frac{\pi}{30\sqrt{2}}\)
 
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FAQ: Volume of Region Between y=x and y=-x²+2x

What is the formula for finding the volume of the region between y=x and y=-x²+2x?

The formula for finding the volume of a region between two curves is V = ∫(upper function - lower function) dx. In this case, the upper function is y=x and the lower function is y=-x²+2x. So, the formula becomes V = ∫(x - (-x²+2x)) dx.

How do you determine the limits of integration for finding the volume of this region?

The limits of integration for finding the volume of a region between two curves are the x-values where the two curves intersect. In this case, we set y=x equal to y=-x²+2x and solve for x. The solutions will be the limits of integration.

Can the volume of this region be negative?

No, the volume of a region is always a positive value. It represents the amount of space within the region and cannot be negative.

Is it possible to find the volume of this region using geometry?

No, the volume of a region between two curves cannot be found using geometry alone. It requires the use of calculus and integration to find the exact value.

What are the units for the volume of this region?

The units for the volume of this region will depend on the units of measurement for the x and y axes. For example, if the x-axis is measured in meters and the y-axis is measured in meters squared, then the units for the volume will be meters cubed (m³).

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