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Washer method

Learning goals

  • Identifies the axis and cross-sectional geometry.
  • Writes the correct cross-sectional area formula.
  • Sets up the volume integral with correct limits.
  • Distinguishes discs from washers when appropriate.
  • Evaluates and interprets the resulting volume.

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Washer method 1
A washer solid has outer radius \(R(x)\) and inner radius \(r(x)\) on \([a,b]\). Suppose \(\int_a^b[R(x)]^2\,\mathrm{d}x=30\) and \(\int_a^b[r(x)]^2\,\mathrm{d}x=12\). Find the volume.

Hints

- Use the accumulated squared radii directly. - Subtract the inner contribution from the outer contribution before multiplying by the circular factor.

Solution

1. Washer volume is \(V=\pi\int_a^b([R(x)]^2-[r(x)]^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 2. By linearity, \(V=\pi(30-12)=18\pi\).

Answer

\(18\pi\) cubic units
Washer method 2
The shaded region in the graph is revolved about the x-axis. State the constant outer radius \(R\) and inner radius \(r\) of the washer cross sections. Do not compute the volume.
Figure for problem 556080

Hints

- Read the two horizontal boundary heights from the graph. - Both radii are measured from the x-axis. - The farther boundary gives the outer radius.

Solution

1. The upper boundary is \(3\) units from the x-axis, so the outer radius is \(R=3\). 2. The lower boundary is \(1\) unit from the x-axis, so the inner radius is \(r=1\).

Answer

\(R=3\), \(r=1\)
Washer method 3
The picture shows two solid cylinders. Imagine drilling a hole the size of the smaller cylinder straight through the center of the larger one. What shape would a cross section perpendicular to their axes have? Find its area.
Figure for problem 562820

Hints

- Think about what the smaller cylinder removes at every height. - Find the area left after subtracting the inner circle from the outer circle.

Solution

1. Removing the smaller circle from the larger disc leaves a ring, or washer. 2. Its outer radius is \(3\,\text{cm}\) and its inner radius is \(1\,\text{cm}\). 3. The material area is \(\pi(3^2-1^2)=8\pi\,\text{cm}^2\).

Answer

A circular ring (washer) of area \(8\pi\,\text{cm}^2\).
Washer method 4
Rotate the shaded region about the x-axis. Find the outer radius, inner radius, and material area of one cross section perpendicular to that axis.
Figure for problem 562821

Hints

- The two radii reach from the axis to the nearer and farther edges. - Subtract the inner circular area from the outer circular area.

Solution

1. The top of the strip is \(y=4\), so the outer radius is \(R=4\). 2. The bottom is \(y=2\), so the inner radius is \(r=2\). 3. The washer area is \(\pi(R^2-r^2)=\pi(16-4)=12\pi\) square units.

Answer

Outer radius: \(4\). Inner radius: \(2\). Material area: \(12\pi\) square units.
Washer method 5
Each shaded region is rotated about the x-axis. For each resulting solid, say whether its cross sections are discs or washers, and explain your choice from the shaded region.
Figure for problem 562822

Hints

- Rotation fills in space only where the original region reaches. - Check whether the shaded region begins at the rotation axis in each panel.

Solution

1. In panel a), the shaded region touches the x-axis, so the perpendicular circular slices are solid discs. 2. In panel b), the shaded region stays above the x-axis, leaving an empty circular core and washer cross sections.

Answer

a) No hole: disc cross sections because the region touches the axis. b) A hole: washer cross sections because the region does not touch the axis.
Washer method 6
An open-ended glass sleeve is modeled by revolving the region between the exterior radius \(f(x)=\sqrt{x+2}\) and the interior radius \(g(x)=0.2x+1\) about the x-axis over \([0,10]\), with measurements in centimeters. Find the volume of glass used.

Hints

- Which radius is farther from the x-axis throughout the interval? - Write washer area as outer circular area minus inner circular area. - Square each radius before subtracting.

Solution

1. A perpendicular slice produces a washer with outer radius \(R(x)=\sqrt{x+2}\) and inner radius \(r(x)=0.2x+1\). 2. Therefore \(V=\pi\int_0^{10}[(x+2)-(0.2x+1)^2] \,\text{d}x\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=70\pi-\frac{130\pi}{3}=\frac{80\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

\(\frac{80\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\)
Washer method 7
The region bounded by \(y=4\), \(y=\sqrt{x}\), and the y-axis is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume.

Hints

- Which boundary is farther from the x-axis? - Use outer radius squared minus inner radius squared. - Find the x-value where the two boundaries meet.

Solution

1. The curves meet at \(x=16\). On \([0,16]\), the outer radius is \(4\) and the inner radius is \(\sqrt{x}\). 2. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^{16}[4^2-(\sqrt{x})^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_0^{16}(16-x)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=128\pi\) cubic units.

Answer

\(128\pi\) cubic units
Washer method 8
The region between \(f(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) and \(g(x)=0.5\) on \([1,2]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume.

Hints

- Which function is farther from the x-axis on the interval? - Subtract the squared radii. - Rewrite the reciprocal square with a negative exponent before integrating.

Solution

1. On \([1,2]\), the outer radius is \(\frac{1}{x}\) and the inner radius is \(0.5\). 2. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left(\frac{1}{x^2}-0.25\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{4}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{4}\) cubic units
Washer method 9
The region between \(y=1\) and \(y=4-x\) on \([0,3]\) is revolved about the x-axis. Amira writes \(\pi\int_0^3[1-(4-x)^2] \,\text{d}x\). Correct the setup and find the volume.

Hints

- Compare the two boundaries by their distances from the x-axis. - Washer area must be nonnegative on every slice. - Which squared radius must be subtracted from the other?

Solution

1. On \([0,3]\), \(4-x\ge1\), so the outer radius is \(4-x\) and the inner radius is \(1\). 2. The correct integral is \(V=\pi\int_0^3[(4-x)^2-1] \,\text{d}x\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=18\pi\) cubic units.

Answer

Correct setup: \(V=\pi\int_0^3[(4-x)^2-1] \,\text{d}x\). Volume: \(18\pi\) cubic units.
Washer method 10
A region between \(y=f(x)\) and \(y=g(x)\) on \([a,b]\), with \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), has washer-method volume \(V\) when revolved about the x-axis. The region between \(y=f(x)+5\) and \(y=g(x)+5\) is revolved about \(y=5\). Find the new volume and justify your answer.

Hints

- Compare distances to each axis rather than comparing the absolute y-coordinates. - Shift the region and the axis together. - If every cross-sectional area is unchanged, the accumulated volume is unchanged.

Solution

1. In the original solid, the outer and inner radii are \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\). 2. In the shifted solid, the distances to \(y=5\) are again \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\). 3. The washer areas are identical at every \(x\), with the same limits. 4. Therefore, the new volume is \(V\).

Answer

The new volume is \(V\).
Washer method 11
The shaded region is revolved about the dashed horizontal line shown. Write the washer cross-sectional area \(A(x)\). Do not integrate.
Figure for problem 556081

Hints

- Measure each radius from the dashed axis rather than from the x-axis. - Which displayed line is farther from the axis of rotation? - Washer area is outer radius squared minus inner radius squared, multiplied by \(\pi\).

Solution

1. The upper boundary is \(y=x+1\), so its distance from \(y=-1\) is the outer radius \(R(x)=x+2\). 2. The lower boundary is \(y=x\), so its distance from \(y=-1\) is the inner radius \(r(x)=x+1\). 3. Therefore, \(A(x)=\pi[(x+2)^2-(x+1)^2]\).

Answer

\(A(x)=\pi[(x+2)^2-(x+1)^2]\)
Washer method 12
The two panels show the same shaded region with different axes of rotation. For each panel, decide whether a vertical slice produces a disc or a washer and write its cross-sectional area \(A(x)\). Do not integrate.
Figure for problem 556082

Hints

- Imagine revolving one vertical strip in each panel. What shape would it sweep out? - Compare the nearest and farthest edges of each strip with its axis of rotation. - What areas must be combined or subtracted to describe the cross section?

Solution

1. In panel a), the lower boundary \(y=1\) is the axis of rotation. Each slice makes a disc of radius \((3-x)-1=2-x\). Thus \(A_a(x)=\pi(2-x)^2\). 2. In panel b), the region lies above the axis \(y=0\). Each slice makes a washer with outer radius \(3-x\) and inner radius \(1\). Thus \(A_b(x)=\pi[(3-x)^2-1]\).

Answer

a) Disc: \(A_a(x)=\pi(2-x)^2\) b) Washer: \(A_b(x)=\pi[(3-x)^2-1]\)
Washer method 13
A region between \(y=1\) and \(y=3\), for \(0\leq x\leq2\), rotates about the x-axis. A student finds its volume as \(\pi\cdot2\cdot(3-1)^2\). Explain the mistake and find the correct volume.

Hints

- Imagine finding the washer area by removing one circle from another. - Compare the two expressions for the area before multiplying by length.

Solution

1. The student squared the strip's thickness. A washer's area is the difference of two disc areas, not the square of the radius difference. 2. The outer radius is \(3\) and the inner radius is \(1\), giving cross-sectional area \(\pi(3^2-1^2)=8\pi\). 3. Multiplying by the length \(2\) gives \(V=16\pi\) cubic units.

Answer

The mistake is using \((R-r)^2\) instead of \(R^2-r^2\). Correct volume: \(16\pi\) cubic units.
Washer method 14
The region bounded by \(y=x+3\), \(y=3\), \(x=0\), and \(x=2\) rotates about \(y=1\). Use washers to find the volume.
Figure for problem 562824

Hints

- Measure each radius from the line of rotation, not from the x-axis. - The upper boundary is farther from the rotation axis. - Subtract the squared inner radius from the squared outer radius.

Solution

1. The axis \(y=1\) lies below both boundaries, so the outer radius is \(R(x)=(x+3)-1=x+2\). 2. The inner radius is \(r(x)=3-1=2\). 3. Therefore \(V=\pi\int_0^2((x+2)^2-2^2)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_0^2(x^2+4x)\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{32\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(V=\pi\int_0^2((x+2)^2-4)\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{32\pi}{3}\) cubic units.
Washer method 15
A solid cylinder has radius \(4\,\text{cm}\) and length \(5\,\text{cm}\). A centered cylindrical hole of radius \(2\,\text{cm}\) runs all the way through it. Find the material volume and compare it with the original solid cylinder's volume as a fraction.

Hints

- Treat the empty core as a smaller cylinder to subtract. - Both cylinders have the same length but different radii. - Compare the remaining volume with the full outer cylinder.

Solution

1. The original solid volume is \(\pi\cdot4^2\cdot5=80\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The removed core has volume \(\pi\cdot2^2\cdot5=20\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The material left is \(80\pi-20\pi=60\pi\,\text{cm}^3\), which is \(\frac{60\pi}{80\pi}=\frac34\) of the original.

Answer

Material volume: \(60\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). Fraction of original volume: \(\frac34\).
Washer method 16
Rotate the shaded region about the y-axis. Use slices perpendicular to that axis to set up and find the solid's volume.
Figure for problem 562836

Hints

- Picture a horizontal strip rotating around the vertical axis. - At a given height, which end of the strip is farther from the axis? - Subtract the area of the missing central disc from the larger disc.

Solution

1. At height \(y\), the region runs from \(x=y\) to \(x=2\). Rotation gives a washer with outer radius \(2\) and inner radius \(y\). 2. The washer area is \(\pi(2^2-y^2)\). The height ranges from \(y=0\) to \(y=2\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(4-y^2)\,\mathrm{d}y=\pi\left[4y-\frac{y^3}{3}\right]_0^2=\frac{16\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(V=\pi\int_0^2(4-y^2)\,\mathrm{d}y=\frac{16\pi}{3}\) cubic units.
Washer method 17
The shaded ring is the cross section at \(z=0\) of a hollow tube. Along the tube, the outer radius stays the same, but the inner radius is \(r(z)=1+\frac{z}{2}\) centimeters, where \(z\) measures distance in centimeters from \(0\) to \(2\). Find the volume of material using a washer integral. Use the coordinate grid to read the outer radius.
Figure for problem 562844

Hints

- Read the outer circle's radius from its intersection with a coordinate axis. - Each washer has a hole whose radius depends on distance along the tube. - Subtract the inner disc area before integrating the remaining area.

Solution

1. The outer circle reaches \(x=3\) on the grid, so its radius is \(R=3\,\text{cm}\). At \(z=0\), the inner radius is \(1\,\text{cm}\), agreeing with the ring shown. 2. At distance \(z\), the washer area is \(A(z)=\pi(3^2-(1+\frac{z}{2})^2)=\pi(8-z-\frac{z^2}{4})\). 3. The volume is \(V=\pi\int_0^2(8-z-\frac{z^2}{4})\,\text{d}z=\pi[8z-\frac{z^2}{2}-\frac{z^3}{12}]_0^2=\frac{40\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

\(V=\pi\int_0^2\left(9-\left(1+\frac{z}{2}\right)^2\right)\,\text{d}z=\frac{40\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\)
Washer method 18
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{x}+1\) and \(g(x)=1\) enclose a region over \([0,4]\). a) Find the volume of the solid formed when this region is rotated about the x-axis. b) Evaluate \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=\pi\int_0^4(f(x)-g(x))^2\,\mathrm{d}x\) and compare it with your result from part a.

Hints

- Measure both radii from the x-axis. - For a washer, which circular areas must be subtracted? - Evaluate the thickness-squared expression separately so you can compare the two models.

Solution

1. The cross sections are washers with outer radius \(R(x)=\sqrt{x}+1\) and inner radius \(r(x)=1\). 2. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^4[(\sqrt{x}+1)^2-1^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{56\pi}{3}\) cubic units. 3. The comparison integral is \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=\pi\int_0^4(\sqrt{x})^2\,\mathrm{d}x=8\pi\) cubic units. 4. The values differ because washer area is \(\pi(R^2-r^2)\), not \(\pi(R-r)^2\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{56\pi}{3}\) cubic units b) \(8\pi\) cubic units; it is smaller because \(R^2-r^2\ne(R-r)^2\).
Washer method 19
The region between \(f(x)=x+1\) and \(g(x)=\sqrt{2x+2}\) over \([1,3]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Determine which function gives the outer radius on the interval. - Use the washer-method formula. - Simplify the integrand before integrating. - Expand the squared binomial carefully.

Solution

1. On \([1,3]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), so the washer method gives \(V=\pi\int_1^3(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_1^3((x+1)^2-(\sqrt{2x+2})^2)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_1^3(x^2-1)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi[\frac{x^3}{3}-x]_1^3=\pi\left(6+\frac{2}{3}\right)=\frac{20\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{20\pi}{3}\) cubic units
Washer method 20
The region between \(f(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) and \(g(x)=\frac{1}{x^2}\) over \([1,2]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Use the difference of the squares of the outer and inner radii. - Rewrite reciprocal powers with negative exponents before integrating. - Multiply the integral by \(\pi\).

Solution

1. On \([1,2]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), so \(f\) is the outer radius and \(g\) is the inner radius. 2. \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left(\frac{1}{x^2}-\frac{1}{x^4}\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_1^2(x^{-2}-x^{-4})\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi[-x^{-1}+\frac{1}{3}x^{-3}]_1^2=\pi\left(-\frac{11}{24}+\frac{2}{3}\right)=\frac{5\pi}{24}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{5\pi}{24}\) cubic units
Washer method 21
A modern water tower is modeled as a hollow solid of revolution. Its exterior radius is \(f(x)=\sqrt{4.5x}\) for \(0\le x\le60\), and its interior radius is \(g(x)=\sqrt{4.2(x-0.8)}\) for \(0.8\le x\le60\). All measurements are in meters. Find the volume of material used for the walls and solid base, exactly and to the nearest hundredth of a cubic meter.

Hints

- Treat the tower as an exterior solid with an interior cavity removed. - Why do the exterior and interior volume integrals begin at different x-values? - Keep the outer and inner squared-radius contributions separate until the subtraction is clear.

Solution

1. The full exterior volume is \(V_{\text{out}}=\pi\int_0^{60}4.5x\,\mathrm{d}x=8100\pi\,\text{m}^3\). 2. The interior cavity begins at \(x=0.8\), so \(V_{\text{in}}=\pi\int_{0.8}^{60}4.2(x-0.8)\,\mathrm{d}x=7359.744\pi\,\text{m}^3\). 3. The material volume is \(V_{\text{out}}-V_{\text{in}}=740.256\pi\,\text{m}^3\approx2325.58\,\text{m}^3\).

Answer

\(740.256\pi\,\text{m}^3\approx2325.58\,\text{m}^3\)
Washer method 22
An upright container has circular horizontal cross sections. Its inside radius is \(f(x)=\sqrt{2x+4}\) inches at height \(x\) inches above the bottom, for \(0\le x\le6\). A solid cylinder with radius \(1\,\text{in.}\) and height \(2\,\text{in.}\) stands at the center of the bottom. a) How many cubic inches of water are needed for the water level to reach the top of the cylinder? b) How many cubic inches of water are in the container when the water depth is \(5\,\text{in.}\)?

Hints

- First find the container volume up to a variable water depth. - A solid object reduces the space available for water. - Determine whether the cylinder is partially or fully submerged at each depth. - Subtract the displaced cylinder volume from the container volume.

Solution

1. The container volume up to height \(h\) is \(V(h)=\pi\int_0^h[f(x)]^2\,\text{d}x=\pi\int_0^h(2x+4)\,\text{d}x=\pi(h^2+4h)\). 2. At \(h=2\), the container volume is \(12\pi\,\text{in.}^3\). The cylinder occupies \(\pi(1)^2(2)=2\pi\,\text{in.}^3\), so the water volume is \(10\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx31.42\,\text{in.}^3\). 3. At \(h=5\), the container volume is \(45\pi\,\text{in.}^3\). The fully submerged cylinder displaces \(2\pi\,\text{in.}^3\), so the water volume is \(43\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx135.09\,\text{in.}^3\).

Answer

a) \(10\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx31.42\,\text{in.}^3\) b) \(43\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx135.09\,\text{in.}^3\)
Washer method 23
The graphs of \(f(x)=x^2\) and \(g(x)=4x-x^2\) enclose a region. The region is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Find the intersection points first. - Determine which function gives the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Expand the squared expressions carefully.

Solution

1. The curves intersect where \(x^2=4x-x^2\), giving \(x=0\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)\ge0\), so the washer method gives \(V=\pi\int_0^2(g(x)^2-f(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \((4x-x^2)^2-(x^2)^2=16x^2-8x^3\). 4. \(V=\pi[\frac{16}{3}x^3-2x^4]_0^2=\frac{32\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{32\pi}{3}\) cubic units
Washer method 24
The graphs of \(f(x)=\frac{2}{x}\) and \(g(x)=3-x\) enclose a region in the first quadrant. Find the volume of the solid formed when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points to determine the bounds. - Use the difference of the squares of the outer and inner radii. - Rewrite reciprocal powers using negative exponents. - Check that the resulting volume is positive.

Solution

1. The curves intersect where \(\frac{2}{x}=3-x\), which gives \(x^2-3x+2=0\). Thus, the bounds are \(x=1\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([1,2]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)>0\), so \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left((3-x)^2-\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_1^2(x^2-6x+9-4x^{-2})\,\mathrm{d}x\). 4. \(V=\pi[\frac{x^3}{3}-3x^2+9x+\frac{4}{x}]_1^2=\pi\left(\frac{32}{3}-\frac{31}{3}\right)=\frac{\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{\pi}{3}\) cubic units
Washer method 25
A pavilion has outer radius \(g(x)=4-0.1x^2\) meters for \(0\le x\le3\). A cylindrical core of radius \(2\,\text{m}\) is left open along the x-axis over the same interval. Find the volume between the pavilion surface and the cylindrical core, exactly and to the nearest hundredth of a cubic meter.

Hints

- Identify the outer and inner radii of each washer. - Subtract squared radii before integrating. - Keep the exact value until the final decimal approximation.

Solution

1. Each perpendicular cross section is a washer with outer radius \(R(x)=4-0.1x^2\) and inner radius \(r(x)=2\). 2. Thus \(V=\pi\int_0^3[(4-0.1x^2)^2-2^2]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=\frac{14643\pi}{500}\,\text{m}^3\approx92.00\,\text{m}^3\).

Answer

\(\frac{14643\pi}{500}\,\text{m}^3\approx92.00\,\text{m}^3\)
Washer method 26
A decorative glass bowl is modeled using two radius profiles about the x-axis. The outer radius is \(f(x)=\sqrt{0.5x+4}\) over \([0,16]\). The inner radius is \(g(x)=\sqrt{0.8x-3.2}\) over \([4,16]\). All dimensions are in centimeters. Find the volume of glass used and the capacity of the bowl.

Hints

- View the bowl as an outer solid with an inner cavity removed. - Why do the outer and inner profiles have different starting x-values? - The bowl's capacity is the volume generated by the inner radius.

Solution

1. The outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^{16}(0.5x+4)\,\mathrm{d}x=128\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The capacity is the inner volume: \(V_{\text{inner}}=\pi\int_4^{16}(0.8x-3.2)\,\mathrm{d}x=57.6\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx180.96\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. Therefore, the glass volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}-V_{\text{inner}}=70.4\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx221.17\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

The glass volume is \(70.4\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx221.17\,\text{cm}^3\). The capacity is \(57.6\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx180.96\,\text{cm}^3\).
Washer method 27
A nozzle component is formed between two surfaces of revolution about the x-axis over \([0,10]\). The outer radius is \(f(x)=2e^{0.1x}\), and the inner radius is \(g(x)=1.5e^{0.1x}\). One coordinate unit represents \(1\,\text{cm}\). Find the volume of material needed to manufacture the component.

Hints

- Subtract the inner cross-sectional area from the outer cross-sectional area. - Apply exponent rules when squaring each radius function. - Use the antiderivative of \(e^{kx}\). - The two integrals can be combined because they use the same interval.

Solution

1. Use washers: \(V=\pi\int_0^{10}(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 2. \(f(x)^2-g(x)^2=4e^{0.2x}-2.25e^{0.2x}=1.75e^{0.2x}\). 3. Therefore, \(V=1.75\pi\int_0^{10}e^{0.2x}\,\mathrm{d}x=1.75\pi[5e^{0.2x}]_0^{10}\). 4. Thus, \(V=8.75\pi(e^2-1)\approx175.63\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

\(8.75\pi(e^2-1)\,\text{cm}^3\approx175.63\,\text{cm}^3\)
Washer method 28
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sin x\) and \(g(x)=\frac{2}{\pi}x\) enclose a first-quadrant region. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points to determine the washer bounds. - Which function is farther from the x-axis inside the interval? - Apply a power-reduction identity to the squared sine term.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\). 2. On this interval, \(\sin x\) is the outer radius. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^{\pi/2}\left[\sin^2x-\left(\frac{2x}{\pi}\right)^2\right]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. The component integrals are \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^2x\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\frac{4x^2}{\pi^2}\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{6}\). 4. Therefore, \(V=\frac{\pi^2}{12}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi^2}{12}\) cubic units
Washer method 29
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{x+4}\) and \(g(x)=\frac{1}{2}x+2\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Solve for the intersection points and check any solutions introduced by squaring. - Identify which function gives the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Subtract the squares of the functions, not the square of their difference.

Solution

1. Set the functions equal: \(\sqrt{x+4}=\frac{1}{2}x+2\). Squaring and checking the solutions gives intersections at \(x=-4\) and \(x=0\). 2. On \([-4,0]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\), and both functions are nonnegative. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_{-4}^{0}\left((\sqrt{x+4})^2-\left(\frac{x}{2}+2\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. The integrand simplifies to \(-\frac{x^2}{4}-x\). 4. \(V=\pi\left[-\frac{x^3}{12}-\frac{x^2}{2}\right]_{-4}^{0}=\pi\left(\frac{8}{3}\right)=\frac{8\pi}{3}\approx8.38\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(8.38\) cubic units
Washer method 30
The graphs of \(f(x)=x^2-4x+5\) and \(g(x)=-x+5\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points to determine the interval. - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Square each function separately before subtracting. - A sketch can help confirm which graph is farther from the x-axis.

Solution

1. Solve \(x^2-4x+5=-x+5\). This gives \(x(x-3)=0\), so the curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=3\). 2. On \([0,3]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)>0\), so \(g\) is the outer radius and \(f\) is the inner radius. 3. \(V=\pi\int_0^3(g(x)^2-f(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 4. The difference is \((-x+5)^2-(x^2-4x+5)^2=-x^4+8x^3-25x^2+30x\). 5. \(V=\pi\left[-\frac{x^5}{5}+2x^4-\frac{25x^3}{3}+15x^2\right]_0^3=\frac{117\pi}{5}\approx73.51\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{117\pi}{5}\) cubic units, or approximately \(73.51\) cubic units
Washer method 31
The graphs of \(f(x)=\frac{1}{2}x^2\) and \(g(x)=x+4\) enclose a region. a) Find the area of the region. b) Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points first. - For area, integrate the upper function minus the lower function. - For volume, identify the outer and inner radii. - Square each radius function before subtracting.

Solution

1. Solving \(\frac{1}{2}x^2=x+4\) gives intersection points \(x=-2\) and \(x=4\). 2. On \([-2,4]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)\). The area is \(A=\int_{-2}^{4}\left(x+4-\frac{x^2}{2}\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=18\) square units. 3. Both functions are nonnegative on the interval, so washers have outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(f(x)\). 4. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{4}\left((x+4)^2-\left(\frac{x^2}{2}\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 5. \(V=\pi\left[\frac{x^3}{3}+4x^2+16x-\frac{x^5}{20}\right]_{-2}^{4}=\frac{576\pi}{5}\approx361.91\) cubic units.

Answer

a) \(18\) square units b) \(\frac{576\pi}{5}\) cubic units, or approximately \(361.91\) cubic units
Washer method 32
Let \(h(x)=4-x\) and \(k(x)=\frac{3}{x}\). a) Find the area enclosed by the graphs of \(h\) and \(k\). b) Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Set the functions equal to find the limits. - Use the logarithmic antiderivative for \(1/x\). - For the volume, subtract the squares of the radii. - Rewrite \(1/x^2\) as a negative power before integrating.

Solution

1. Solving \(4-x=\frac{3}{x}\) gives \(x^2-4x+3=0\), so the curves intersect at \(x=1\) and \(x=3\). 2. On \([1,3]\), \(h(x)\ge k(x)\). Thus, \(A=\int_1^3\left(4-x-\frac{3}{x}\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(A=\left[4x-\frac{x^2}{2}-3\ln x\right]_1^3=4-3\ln3\approx0.704\) square units. 4. Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_1^3\left((4-x)^2-\left(\frac{3}{x}\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 5. \(V=\pi\left[16x-4x^2+\frac{x^3}{3}+\frac{9}{x}\right]_1^3=\frac{8\pi}{3}\approx8.378\) cubic units.

Answer

a) \(4-3\ln3\) square units, or approximately \(0.704\) square units b) \(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(8.378\) cubic units
Washer method 33
The graphs of \(f(x)=x^2+1\) and \(g(x)=9-x^2\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points first. - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Expand both squared binomials carefully. - Symmetry can shorten the calculation.

Solution

1. Solving \(x^2+1=9-x^2\) gives \(x=-2\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([-2,2]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)>0\), so washers have outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(f(x)\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{2}\left((9-x^2)^2-(x^2+1)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 4. The integrand simplifies to \(80-20x^2\). 5. Thus, \(V=\pi\left[80x-\frac{20x^3}{3}\right]_{-2}^{2}=\frac{640\pi}{3}\approx670.21\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{640\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(670.21\) cubic units
Washer method 34
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{2x}\) and \(g(x)=x\) enclose a first-quadrant region. a) Find the intersection points. b) Find the exact volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Set the function values equal and check any solutions introduced by squaring. - Which graph is farther from the x-axis on the enclosed interval? - Subtract squared radii before integrating.

Solution

1. Set the functions equal: \(\sqrt{2x}=x\). Squaring and checking gives \(x=0\) and \(x=2\), so the intersection points are \((0,0)\) and \((2,2)\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\). Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(2x-x^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\left[x^2-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^2=\frac{4\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

a) \((0,0)\) and \((2,2)\) b) \(\frac{4\pi}{3}\) cubic units
Washer method 35
A thick-walled glass tumbler is modeled by rotating two radius profiles about the x-axis. All dimensions are in centimeters. The outer radius is \(f(x)=0.5x+3\) on \([0,6]\), and the inner radius is \(g(x)=\sqrt{4x-4}\) on \([1,6]\). a) Find the maximum capacity in milliliters. Round to the nearest tenth. b) Find the volume of glass, both exactly and to the nearest tenth of a cubic centimeter. c) The glass density is \(2.5\,\text{g/cm}^3\). Find the mass to the nearest tenth of a gram.

Hints

- Use the inner profile to find the cavity volume. - The delayed start of the inner profile creates a solid glass base. - Subtract the cavity volume from the full outer volume, then use mass equals density times volume.

Solution

1. The cavity volume is \(V_{\text{cavity}}=\pi\int_1^6(4x-4)\,\mathrm{d}x=50\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx157.1\,\text{cm}^3=157.1\,\text{mL}\). 2. The full outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^6(0.5x+3)^2\,\mathrm{d}x=126\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. Therefore, the glass volume is \(76\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx238.8\,\text{cm}^3\), and the mass is \(2.5(76\pi)=190\pi\,\text{g}\approx596.9\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(157.1\,\text{mL}\) b) \(76\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx238.8\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(596.9\,\text{g}\)
Washer method 36
A decorative wooden spool has outer radius \(f(x)=\sqrt{0.5(x-4)^2+4}\) centimeters for \(0\le x\le8\). A cylindrical hole of diameter \(2\,\text{cm}\) runs through the spool along the x-axis. Find the actual volume of wood.

Hints

- Convert the hole's diameter to its radius. - What are the outer and inner radii of a perpendicular washer? - Subtract the squared radii before integrating over the spool's length.

Solution

1. The hole has radius \(1\,\text{cm}\), so each perpendicular cross section is a washer with outer radius \(f(x)\) and inner radius \(1\). 2. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^8\left([f(x)]^2-1^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_0^8\left(0.5(x-4)^2+3\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=\frac{136\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

\(\frac{136\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\)
Washer method 37
In the first quadrant, the graphs of \(f(x)=x^2\) and \(g(x)=x^4\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Solve for the first-quadrant intersections. - Which curve gives the outer radius on the enclosed interval? - Square both radius functions before subtracting.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=1\). 2. On \([0,1]\), \(x^2\ge x^4\). Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^1(x^4-x^8)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\frac{4\pi}{45}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{4\pi}{45}\) cubic units
Washer method 38
The graphs of \(f(x)=2x\) and \(g(x)=x^2\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Use the intersections as the integration limits. - Which function gives the outer radius on the enclosed interval? - Square both radii before subtracting.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(2x\ge x^2\). Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(4x^2-x^4)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\frac{64\pi}{15}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{64\pi}{15}\) cubic units
Washer method 39
The graphs of \(f(x)=-x^2+5\) and \(g(x)=1\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Use the intersections as the integration limits. - Which curve is farther from the x-axis on the enclosed interval? - Expand the squared binomial after forming outer radius squared minus inner radius squared.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=-2\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([-2,2]\), \(f(x)\) is the outer radius and \(1\) is the inner radius. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{2}[(-x^2+5)^2-1]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Expanding and using symmetry gives \(V=2\pi\int_0^2(x^4-10x^2+24)\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{832\pi}{15}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{832\pi}{15}\) cubic units
Washer method 40
A glass candleholder is modeled by rotating two radius profiles about the x-axis. The outer radius is \(f(x)=0.2x+3\) for \(0\le x\le4\), and the hollow interior has radius \(g(x)=2\sqrt{x-1}\) for \(1\le x\le4\). All measurements are in centimeters. a) Find the maximum capacity of the candleholder. b) Find the volume of glass used. c) The glass has density \(2.5\,\text{g/cm}^3\). Find the mass of the candleholder. d) Interpret \(f(4)-g(4)\) in this context.

Hints

- Use the inner profile for capacity and the outer profile for total volume. - How does the solid base from \(x=0\) to \(x=1\) affect the glass volume? - After finding the glass volume, use the given density for the mass.

Solution

1. The capacity is \(V_{\text{inside}}=\pi\int_1^4(2\sqrt{x-1})^2\,\mathrm{d}x=18\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The total outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^4(0.2x+3)^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{3484\pi}{75}\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The glass volume is \(\frac{2134\pi}{75}\,\text{cm}^3\), so the mass is \(2.5\cdot\frac{2134\pi}{75}=\frac{1067\pi}{15}\,\text{g}\). 4. At the top, \(f(4)-g(4)=3.8-2\sqrt3\,\text{cm}\), the wall thickness at the rim.

Answer

a) \(18\pi\,\text{cm}^3\) b) \(\frac{2134\pi}{75}\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{1067\pi}{15}\,\text{g}\) d) The wall thickness at the top rim is \((3.8-2\sqrt3)\,\text{cm}\).
Washer method 41
For \(0\le y\le2\), the region between \(x=\frac{y^2}{4}\) and \(x=5-y\) is revolved about the y-axis. Find the volume.

Hints

- Use horizontal distances from the y-axis as the washer radii. - Which boundary is farther from the y-axis throughout the interval? - Subtract the squared inner radius from the squared outer radius.

Solution

1. A horizontal slice has outer radius \(R(y)=5-y\) and inner radius \(r(y)=\frac{y^2}{4}\). 2. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^2\left[(5-y)^2-\left(\frac{y^2}{4}\right)^2\right]\,\mathrm{d}y\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=\frac{484\pi}{15}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{484\pi}{15}\) cubic units
Washer method 42
The region between \(y=x+1\) and \(y=x\) for \(0\le x\le3\) is revolved about the line \(y=-2\). Find the volume.

Hints

- Measure both radii from the shifted axis, not from the x-axis. - Which line is farther from \(y=-2\)? - Subtract the squared distances before integrating.

Solution

1. The outer radius is \(R(x)=(x+1)-(-2)=x+3\), and the inner radius is \(r(x)=x-(-2)=x+2\). 2. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^3[(x+3)^2-(x+2)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=24\pi\) cubic units.

Answer

\(24\pi\) cubic units
Washer method 43
The region between \(y=5\) and \(y=k\), \(0\le k<5\), over \(0\le x\le4\) is revolved about the x-axis. If the volume is \(64\pi\), find \(k\).

Hints

- Translate the constant boundaries into constant radii. - Use the interval restriction to select the valid root.

Solution

1. The washers have outer radius \(5\) and inner radius \(k\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_0^4(25-k^2)\,\mathrm{d}x=4\pi(25-k^2)\). 3. Set \(4\pi(25-k^2)=64\pi\), so \(k^2=9\). 4. The restriction gives \(k=3\).

Answer

\(k=3\)
Washer method 44
The region between \(y=2x\) and \(y=x\) from \(x=0\) to \(x=b\) is revolved about the x-axis. Its volume is \(21\pi\). Find \(b>0\).

Hints

- Keep the unknown in the upper integration limit. - Simplify the difference of squared radii before integrating.

Solution

1. \(V=\pi\int_0^b[(2x)^2-x^2] \,\mathrm{d}x=\pi b^3\). 2. Set \(\pi b^3=21\pi\). 3. Thus \(b=\sqrt[3]{21}\).

Answer

\(b=\sqrt[3]{21}\)
Washer method 45
The rectangle \(0\le x\le6\), \(2\le y\le5\) is revolved first about \(y=0\) and then about \(y=7\). Which solid has greater volume, or are the volumes equal? Justify without evaluating two full integrals.

Hints

- Compare the two pairs of distances to the axes. - A reflected placement can preserve both washer radii.

Solution

1. About \(y=0\), the washer area is \(\pi(5^2-2^2)=21\pi\). 2. About \(y=7\), the distances are \(5\) and \(2\) again, so the washer area is also \(21\pi\). 3. Both solids have the same length \(6\), so their volumes are equal.

Answer

The volumes are equal.
Washer method 46
The region between \(y=2+e^{-x^2}\) and \(y=1+\frac{x}{2}\) for \(0\le x\le1\) is revolved about the x-axis. Use a calculator to find the volume to three decimal places.

Hints

- Confirm which graph is farther from the axis on the whole interval. - Keep the difference of squared radii inside the numerical integral.

Solution

1. The upper curve gives the outer radius on \([0,1]\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_0^1\left[(2+e^{-x^2})^2-\left(1+\frac{x}{2}\right)^2\right] \,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Numerical evaluation gives \(V\approx18.856\).

Answer

\(\approx18.856\) cubic units
Washer method 47
The region bounded by \(y=x^2\), the x-axis, \(x=-1\), and \(x=1\) is revolved about \(y=3\). Find the volume.

Hints

- For an axis above the region, the lower boundary can be farther away. - Use symmetry only after forming the washer area correctly.

Solution

1. The outer radius is the distance from \(y=3\) to \(y=0\), so \(R=3\). 2. The inner radius is \(r(x)=3-x^2\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_{-1}^1[9-(3-x^2)^2] \,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{18\pi}{5}\).

Answer

\(\frac{18\pi}{5}\) cubic units
Washer method 48
The region bounded by \(y=x^2\) and \(y=2x\) in the first quadrant is revolved about the y-axis. Use washers with respect to \(y\) to find the volume.

Hints

- Rewrite both boundaries as x-values in terms of \(y\). - Use the intersection heights as the integration limits. - Which horizontal distance from the y-axis is larger for \(0<y<4\)?

Solution

1. The curves meet at heights \(y=0\) and \(y=4\). Rewrite them as \(x=\sqrt{y}\) and \(x=\frac{y}{2}\). 2. A horizontal slice has outer radius \(\sqrt{y}\) and inner radius \(\frac{y}{2}\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^4\left(y-\frac{y^2}{4}\right)\,\mathrm{d}y=\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units
Washer method 49
A design uses the region between \(y=4x\) and \(y=kx\) on \([0,1]\), with \(0<k<4\), revolved about the x-axis. Find \(k\) if the volume must be \(4\pi\).

Hints

- The two radii share the same variable factor. - Use the stated range to select the physically valid parameter.

Solution

1. The outer radius is \(4x\), and the inner radius is \(kx\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_0^1(16-k^2)x^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{3}(16-k^2)\). 3. Set \(\frac{\pi}{3}(16-k^2)=4\pi\), giving \(k^2=4\). 4. The restriction gives \(k=2\).

Answer

\(k=2\)
Washer method 50
A region between \(f\) and \(g\), where \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), is rotated about the x-axis. A cross-section perpendicular to the x-axis is a washer. Use algebraic identities to show that the washer's area can equal \(\pi(f(x)-g(x))^2\) only when \(g(x)=0\) or \(f(x)=g(x)\). Explain what this means for computing the volume.

Hints

- Write the area of a washer as the area of the outer circle minus the inner circle. - Compare that expression with the expansion of \((a-b)^2\). - Under what conditions are \(a^2-b^2\) and \((a-b)^2\) equal? - What does an inner radius of zero mean geometrically?

Solution

1. The actual washer area is \(A(x)=\pi(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\). 2. The proposed expression is \(\pi(f(x)-g(x))^2=\pi(f(x)^2-2f(x)g(x)+g(x)^2)\). 3. Setting the expressions equal and simplifying gives \(2g(x)(f(x)-g(x))=0\). 4. Therefore, equality holds only when \(g(x)=0\), so the cross-section is a disc, or when \(f(x)=g(x)\), so the cross-sectional area is zero. 5. For a genuine washer with \(f(x)>g(x)>0\), the correct integrand is \(\pi(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\). Squaring the radial thickness \(f(x)-g(x)\) ignores the washer's distance from the axis.

Answer

\(\pi(f^2-g^2)-\pi(f-g)^2=2\pi g(f-g)\). This difference is positive when \(f>g>0\), so \(\pi(f-g)^2\) cannot be used for a genuine washer. The correct volume uses \(\pi\int(f^2-g^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\).
Washer method 51
For \(0\le y\le1\), the region between \(x=y^2\) and \(x=2y+1\) is revolved about the line \(x=6\). Find the volume.

Hints

- Use horizontal slices because the axis of rotation is vertical. - For an axis to the right of the region, which boundary is farther from the axis? - Write each radius as a positive horizontal distance from \(x=6\).

Solution

1. The axis is to the right of both curves. The left boundary is farther from the axis, so \(R(y)=6-y^2\). 2. The inner radius is \(r(y)=6-(2y+1)=5-2y\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^1[(6-y^2)^2-(5-2y)^2] \,\mathrm{d}y=\frac{238\pi}{15}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{238\pi}{15}\) cubic units
Washer method 52
For \(0\le x\le2\), the region between \(y=x-1\) and \(y=2\) is revolved about the x-axis. Camila proposes \(V_s=\pi\int_0^2[4-(x-1)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x\). Determine whether the proposal is correct. If it is not, find the correct volume and state by how much \(V_s\) differs from it.

Hints

- Check whether each vertical slice stays on one side of the x-axis. - What kind of cross section results when a slice crosses the axis of rotation? - Where does the lower boundary change from negative to nonnegative?

Solution

1. On \([0,1]\), the vertical slice crosses the x-axis, so rotating it produces a disc of radius \(2\), not a washer with an inner radius. 2. On \([1,2]\), the slice remains above the x-axis and produces a washer with outer radius \(2\) and inner radius \(x-1\). 3. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^1 4\,\mathrm{d}x+\pi\int_1^2[4-(x-1)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{23\pi}{3}\). 4. The proposed value is \(V_s=\frac{22\pi}{3}\), so it underestimates the volume by \(\frac{\pi}{3}\).

Answer

The proposal is incorrect. The correct volume is \(\frac{23\pi}{3}\) cubic units, and \(V_s\) is too small by \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) cubic units.
Washer method 53
For \(0\le y\le2\), the region between \(x=y\) and \(x=4-y\) is revolved about the line \(x=1\). Set up a correct piecewise disc-and-washer integral and find the volume.

Hints

- Check whether the vertical axis lies inside each horizontal slice. - At what y-value does the left boundary reach \(x=1\)? - Measure every radius as a horizontal distance from the axis \(x=1\).

Solution

1. For \(0\le y\le1\), the horizontal slice crosses \(x=1\), producing a disc of radius \(3-y\). 2. For \(1\le y\le2\), both boundaries lie to the right of the axis, producing a washer with outer radius \(3-y\) and inner radius \(y-1\). 3. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^1(3-y)^2\,\text{d}y+\pi\int_1^2[(3-y)^2-(y-1)^2] \,\text{d}y\). 4. The two contributions are \(\frac{19\pi}{3}\) and \(2\pi\), so \(V=\frac{25\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(V=\pi\int_0^1(3-y)^2\,\text{d}y+\pi\int_1^2[(3-y)^2-(y-1)^2] \,\text{d}y=\frac{25\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

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