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52493712
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 \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=\pi\int_0^4(f(x)-g(x))^2\,\text{d}x\) and compare it with your result from part a.

Hints

- What is the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the x-axis? - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Expand the squared binomial carefully.

Solution

1. The cross-sections are washers with outer radius \(f(x)\) and inner radius \(g(x)\), so \(V=\pi\int_0^4((\sqrt{x}+1)^2-1^2)\,\text{d}x\). 2. Simplifying gives \(V=\pi\int_0^4(x+2\sqrt{x})\,\text{d}x=\pi[\frac{1}{2}x^2+\frac{4}{3}x^{3/2}]_0^4=\frac{56\pi}{3}\). 3. The comparison integral is \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=\pi\int_0^4(\sqrt{x})^2\,\text{d}x=\pi\int_0^4x\,\text{d}x=8\pi\). 4. The values differ because the area of a washer is \(\pi(R^2-r^2)\), not \(\pi(R-r)^2\).

Answer

a) \(V=\frac{56\pi}{3}\) cubic units b) \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=8\pi\) cubic units. It is smaller because \(R^2-r^2\ne(R-r)^2\).
52494312
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 \(V=\pi\int_1^3(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\,\text{d}x\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_1^3((x+1)^2-(\sqrt{2x+2})^2)\,\text{d}x=\pi\int_1^3(x^2-1)\,\text{d}x\). 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
52494412
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. \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left(\frac{1}{x^2}-\frac{1}{x^4}\right)\,\text{d}x=\pi\int_1^2(x^{-2}-x^{-4})\,\text{d}x\). 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
52495612
A glass vase is modeled by rotating the region between \(f(x)=\sqrt{x+2}\) and \(g(x)=0.2x+1\) about the x-axis over \([0,10]\), with measurements in centimeters. Function \(f\) gives the exterior radius, and \(g\) gives the interior radius. a) Find the volume of the solid exterior form if the vase were not hollow. b) Find the interior volume. c) Find the volume of glass used. d) At what value of \(x\) is the exterior radius exactly \(3\,\text{cm}\)?

Hints

- Use the disc-method formula for the exterior volume. - Square the interior-radius function before integrating. - Subtract the interior volume from the exterior volume. - The radius at a given \(x\) is the function value there.

Solution

1. The exterior volume is \(V_f=\pi\int_0^{10}(\sqrt{x+2})^2\,\text{d}x=\pi\int_0^{10}(x+2)\,\text{d}x=70\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The interior volume is \(V_g=\pi\int_0^{10}(0.2x+1)^2\,\text{d}x=\frac{130\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The glass volume is \(V_f-V_g=70\pi-\frac{130\pi}{3}=\frac{80\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\). 4. Solve \(\sqrt{x+2}=3\). Squaring gives \(x+2=9\), so \(x=7\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(70\pi\,\text{cm}^3\) b) \(\frac{130\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{80\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\) d) \(x=7\,\text{cm}\)
52498112
An upright container is modeled by rotating \(f(x)=\sqrt{2x+4}\) about the x-axis for \(0\le x\le6\). The x-axis is vertical, the bottom is at \(x=0\), and all measurements are in inches. A solid cylinder of radius \(1\,\text{in.}\) and height \(2\,\text{in.}\) stands upright 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 entire cylinder remains submerged and 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) \(43\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx135.09\,\text{in.}^3\)
52502112
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 \(V=\pi\int_0^2(g(x)^2-f(x)^2)\,\text{d}x\). 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
52502212
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 \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left((3-x)^2-\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_1^2(x^2-6x+9-4x^{-2})\,\text{d}x\). 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
52971312
A decorative glass bowl is modeled using two surfaces of revolution about the x-axis. The outer surface is generated by \(f(x)=\sqrt{0.5x+4}\) over \([0,16]\). The inner surface is generated by \(g(x)=\sqrt{0.8x-3.2}\) 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 solid removed. - Use the disc-method formula for each surface of revolution. - Pay attention to the different intervals for the outer and inner surfaces. - The capacity is the volume of the interior cavity.

Solution

1. The outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^{16}(0.5x+4)\,\text{d}x\). 2. \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi[0.25x^2+4x]_0^{16}=128\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The capacity is the inner volume: \(V_{\text{inner}}=\pi\int_4^{16}(0.8x-3.2)\,\text{d}x\). 4. \(V_{\text{inner}}=\pi[0.4x^2-3.2x]_4^{16}=57.6\pi\approx180.96\,\text{cm}^3\). 5. The glass volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}-V_{\text{inner}}=(128-57.6)\pi=70.4\pi\approx221.17\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

The glass volume is \(70.4\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx221.17\,\text{cm}^3\). The capacity is \(57.6\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx180.96\,\text{cm}^3\).
52971412
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: \(V=\pi\int_0^{10}(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\,\text{d}x\). 2. \(f(x)^2-g(x)^2=4e^{0.2x}-2.25e^{0.2x}=1.75e^{0.2x}\). 3. Therefore, \(V=1.75\pi\int_0^{10}e^{0.2x}\,\text{d}x=1.75\pi[5e^{0.2x}]_0^{10}\). 4. Thus, \(V=8.75\pi(e^2-1)\approx175.63\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

\(8.75\pi(e^2-1)\,\text{cm}^3\approx175.63\,\text{cm}^3\)
52971712
The region enclosed by \(f(x)=2\sqrt{x}\) and \(g(x)=x\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Find the intersection points to determine the limits of integration. - Identify which curve gives the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Subtract the squares of the radii before integrating.

Solution

1. The curves intersect where \(2\sqrt{x}=x\). Squaring gives \(4x=x^2\), so \(x=0\) or \(x=4\). 2. On \([0,4]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\). Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^4((2\sqrt{x})^2-x^2)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_0^4(4x-x^2)\,\text{d}x=\pi\left[2x^2-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^4\). 4. Therefore, \(V=\pi\left(32-\frac{64}{3}\right)=\frac{32\pi}{3}\approx33.51\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{32\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(33.51\) cubic units
52971812
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sin x\) and \(g(x)=\frac{2}{\pi}x\) enclose a region in the first quadrant. Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points in the first quadrant. - Use a power-reduction identity for \(\sin^2x\). - Apply the washer-method formula and multiply the entire difference by \(\pi\).

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\). 2. On \([0,\frac{\pi}{2}]\), \(\sin x\) is the outer radius. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^{\pi/2}\left(\sin^2x-\left(\frac{2x}{\pi}\right)^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 3. Using \(\int\sin^2x\,\text{d}x=\frac{x}{2}-\frac{\sin(2x)}{4}\), \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^2x\,\text{d}x=\frac{\pi}{4}\). 4. Also, \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\frac{4x^2}{\pi^2}\,\text{d}x=\frac{\pi}{6}\). 5. Therefore, \(V=\pi\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)=\frac{\pi^2}{12}\approx0.822\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi^2}{12}\) cubic units, or approximately \(0.822\) cubic units
52977112
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, \(V=\pi\int_{-4}^{0}\left((\sqrt{x+4})^2-\left(\frac{x}{2}+2\right)^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 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
52977212
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. \(V=\pi\int_0^3(g(x)^2-f(x)^2)\,\text{d}x\). 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
52977712
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 \(A=\int_{-2}^{4}\left(x+4-\frac{x^2}{2}\right)\,\text{d}x=18\) square units. 3. Both functions are nonnegative on the interval, so washers have outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(f(x)\). 4. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{4}\left((x+4)^2-\left(\frac{x^2}{2}\right)^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 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
52977812
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, \(A=\int_1^3\left(4-x-\frac{3}{x}\right)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(A=\left[4x-\frac{x^2}{2}-3\ln x\right]_1^3=4-3\ln3\approx0.704\) square units. 4. Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_1^3\left((4-x)^2-\left(\frac{3}{x}\right)^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 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
52981612
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. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{2}\left((9-x^2)^2-(x^2+1)^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 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
53272212
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{2x}\) and \(g(x)=x\) enclose a region in the first quadrant, as shown. a) Find the intersection points. b) Find the exact volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
Figure for problem 532722

Hints

- Set the function values equal to find the intersections. - Check solutions introduced by squaring. - Identify the outer radius on the interval. - Use the washer-method formula.

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, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(2x-x^2)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\left[x^2-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^2=\frac{4\pi}{3}\).

Answer

a) \((0,0)\) and \((2,2)\) b) \(\frac{4\pi}{3}\) cubic units
53272512
A thick-walled glass tumbler is modeled by rotating two profiles about the x-axis, as shown. 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.
Figure for problem 532725

Hints

- Use the disc method for the cavity volume. - Subtract the cavity volume from the full outer volume. - Pay attention to the different intervals. - Use mass equals density times volume.

Solution

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

Answer

a) \(157.1\,\text{mL}\) b) \(76\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx238.8\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(596.9\,\text{g}\)
53457212
A decorative wooden spool is modeled by rotating the region under \(f(x)=\sqrt{0.5(x-4)^2+4}\) over \([0,8]\) about the x-axis. The axes are measured in centimeters. a) Find the diameters at both ends and at the narrowest point in the middle. b) Find the volume of the solid spool. c) A cylindrical hole of diameter \(2\,\text{cm}\) runs through the spool along its axis. Find the actual volume of wood.
Figure for problem 534572

Hints

- Evaluate the radius function at the endpoints and the midpoint. - Use the disc-method formula for the solid spool. - Subtract the cylindrical hole from the solid volume. - Convert the given hole diameter to a radius.

Solution

1. At both ends, \(f(0)=f(8)=\sqrt{12}\), so each end diameter is \(2\sqrt{12}=4\sqrt3\approx6.93\,\text{cm}\). At \(x=4\), the radius is \(2\), so the middle diameter is \(4\,\text{cm}\). 2. By the disc method, \(V_{\text{solid}}=\pi\int_0^8(0.5(x-4)^2+4)\,\text{d}x=\frac{160\pi}{3}\approx167.55\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The hole has radius \(1\,\text{cm}\) and length \(8\,\text{cm}\), so its volume is \(8\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 4. The wood volume is \(\frac{160\pi}{3}-8\pi=\frac{136\pi}{3}\approx142.42\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

a) End diameters: \(4\sqrt3\,\text{cm}\approx6.93\,\text{cm}\); middle diameter: \(4\,\text{cm}\) b) \(\frac{160\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\approx167.55\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{136\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\approx142.42\,\text{cm}^3\)
53473812
The region bounded by \(f(x)=4\), \(g(x)=\sqrt{x}\), and the y-axis on \([0,16]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume.
Figure for problem 534738

Hints

- Identify the outer and inner radii. - Use the washer-method formula. - Square each radius before subtracting. - Simplify the squared radical.

Solution

1. On \([0,16]\), the outer radius is \(4\) and the inner radius is \(\sqrt{x}\). 2. Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^{16}(4^2-(\sqrt{x})^2)\,\text{d}x=\pi\int_0^{16}(16-x)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\left[16x-\frac{x^2}{2}\right]_0^{16}=128\pi\approx402.12\) cubic units.

Answer

\(128\pi\) cubic units, or approximately \(402.12\) cubic units
53473912
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.
Figure for problem 534739

Hints

- Decide which function gives the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Rewrite \(1/x^2\) with a negative exponent before integrating.

Solution

1. On \([1,2]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\), so washers have outer radius \(1/x\) and inner radius \(0.5\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left(\frac{1}{x^2}-0.25\right)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\left[-\frac{1}{x}-0.25x\right]_1^2=\frac{\pi}{4}\approx0.785\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{4}\) cubic units, or approximately \(0.785\) cubic units
53474012
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.
Figure for problem 534740

Hints

- Find the intersections in the first quadrant. - Identify the outer radius on \([0,1]\). - Use exponent rules when squaring the functions.

Solution

1. Solving \(x^2=x^4\) in the first quadrant gives \(x=0\) and \(x=1\). 2. On \([0,1]\), \(x^2\ge x^4\). Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^1(x^4-x^8)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\left[\frac{x^5}{5}-\frac{x^9}{9}\right]_0^1=\pi\left(\frac{1}{5}-\frac{1}{9}\right)=\frac{4\pi}{45}\approx0.279\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{4\pi}{45}\) cubic units, or approximately \(0.279\) cubic units
53474112
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.
Figure for problem 534741

Hints

- Find the intersection points. - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Square both the coefficient and variable in \(2x\). - Use the washer-method formula.

Solution

1. Solving \(2x=x^2\) gives \(x=0\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(2x\ge x^2\). Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(4x^2-x^4)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\left[\frac{4x^3}{3}-\frac{x^5}{5}\right]_0^2=\frac{64\pi}{15}\approx13.40\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{64\pi}{15}\) cubic units, or approximately \(13.40\) cubic units
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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.
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Hints

- Find the intersections first. - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Expand the squared binomial carefully. - Use symmetry to simplify the integral.

Solution

1. Solving \(-x^2+5=1\) gives \(x=-2\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([-2,2]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\), so washers have outer radius \(f(x)\) and inner radius \(1\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{2}(({-x^2+5})^2-1)\,\text{d}x\). 4. The integrand is \(x^4-10x^2+24\). Using symmetry, \(V=2\pi\left[\frac{x^5}{5}-\frac{10x^3}{3}+24x\right]_0^2=\frac{832\pi}{15}\approx174.25\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{832\pi}{15}\) cubic units, or approximately \(174.25\) cubic units
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The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{x}\) and \(g(x)=0.5x\) enclose a region on \([0,4]\). Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
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Hints

- Identify the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Squaring the square root simplifies the integrand. - Square the linear inner radius before subtracting.

Solution

1. The curves meet at \(x=0\) and \(x=4\), and \(\sqrt{x}\ge0.5x\) on this interval. 2. Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^4\left(x-0.25x^2\right)\,\text{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\left[\frac{x^2}{2}-\frac{x^3}{12}\right]_0^4=\frac{8\pi}{3}\approx8.38\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(8.38\) cubic units
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A glass candleholder is modeled by rotating the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\) about the x-axis. The function \(f(x)=0.2x+3\) gives the outer radius for \(0\le x\le4\), and \(g(x)=2\sqrt{x-1}\) gives the radius of the hollow interior for \(1\le x\le4\). All measurements are in centimeters. a) Find the maximum capacity of the candleholder in cubic centimeters. b) Find the volume of glass used to make the candleholder. 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.
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Hints

- Identify which graph bounds the hollow interior and which graph gives the outside radius. - Use the volume formula for a solid formed by rotation about the x-axis. - Account for the different intervals on which the inner and outer radii are defined. - Interpret each function value as a radius at a particular position.

Solution

1. The capacity is the volume of the inner solid of revolution: \(V_{\text{inside}}=\pi\int_1^4(2\sqrt{x-1})^2\,dx=\pi\int_1^4 4(x-1)\,dx=18\pi\approx56.55\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The total outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^4(0.2x+3)^2\,dx=\frac{3484}{75}\pi\approx145.94\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The volume of glass is \(V_{\text{glass}}=V_{\text{outer}}-V_{\text{inside}}=\frac{2134}{75}\pi\approx89.39\,\text{cm}^3\). 4. Using the unrounded volume, the mass is \(m=2.5\cdot\frac{2134}{75}\pi=\frac{1067}{15}\pi\approx223.47\,\text{g}\). 5. At the top, \(f(4)-g(4)=3.8-2\sqrt{3}\approx0.34\,\text{cm}\). This is the wall thickness at the rim.

Answer

a) \(18\pi\approx56.55\,\text{cm}^3\) b) \(\frac{2134}{75}\pi\approx89.39\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{1067}{15}\pi\approx223.47\,\text{g}\) d) It is the wall thickness at the top rim, about \(0.34\,\text{cm}\).
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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 \(\pi\int(f^2-g^2)\,\text{d}x\).
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A modern water tower is modeled as a solid of revolution. Its exterior is generated by \(f(x)=\sqrt{4.5x}\) for \(0\le x\le60\), and its interior is generated by \(g(x)=\sqrt{4.2(x-0.8)}\) for \(0.8\le x\le60\). The cross-section is rotated about the x-axis, and all measurements are in meters. a) State the tower's total height. b) Find the difference between the zeros of \(f\) and \(g\), and interpret it in context. c) Evaluate \(f(60)-g(60)\). What structural measurement does it represent? d) Find the tower's gross enclosed volume. e) Find the volume of material used for the walls and base.

Hints

- Identify which dimension is represented by the x-axis and which by the function values. - A zero indicates where an interior or exterior boundary begins on the axis. - Gross volume includes everything enclosed by the outer surface. - Use the disc method for the exterior volume. - Subtract the interior volume to find the material volume.

Solution

1. The tower's height is the length of the exterior interval, \(60\,\text{m}\). 2. The zeros are \(0\) and \(0.8\), so their difference is \(0.8\,\text{m}\). This is the axial thickness of the base. 3. \(f(60)-g(60)=\sqrt{270}-\sqrt{248.64}\approx0.66\,\text{m}\). This is the wall thickness at the top. 4. The gross volume is \(V_{\text{out}}=\pi\int_0^{60}4.5x\,\text{d}x=8100\pi\approx25{,}446.90\,\text{m}^3\). 5. The interior volume is \(V_{\text{in}}=\pi\int_{0.8}^{60}4.2(x-0.8)\,\text{d}x=7359.744\pi\,\text{m}^3\). Therefore, the material volume is \(V_{\text{out}}-V_{\text{in}}=740.256\pi\approx2325.58\,\text{m}^3\).

Answer

a) \(60\,\text{m}\) b) \(0.8\,\text{m}\); the base thickness c) Approximately \(0.66\,\text{m}\); the wall thickness at the top d) \(8100\pi\,\text{m}^3\approx25{,}446.90\,\text{m}^3\) e) \(740.256\pi\,\text{m}^3\approx2325.58\,\text{m}^3\)
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A small pavilion is modeled by rotating \(g(x)=4-0.1x^2\) over \([0,5]\) about the x-axis, with all dimensions in meters. The foundation is in the plane \(x=0\). a) Find the volume of the pavilion. b) A straight support is tangent to the pavilion profile. Find the equation of the tangent line to \(g\) at \(x=3\). c) A cylindrical core of radius \(2\,\text{m}\) is left open inside the pavilion. Find the volume between the outer surface and the cylinder for \(0\le x\le3\). d) A circular floor slab with radius \(g(0)\) is installed at the foundation. The slab costs \(\$45\) per square meter. Find the total cost.

Hints

- Expand the squared radius before integrating. - Use the point-slope form of a tangent line. - For the open core, subtract the square of the inner radius from the square of the outer radius. - The floor slab is a circle whose radius is the profile value at \(x=0\).

Solution

1. By the disc method, \(V=\pi\int_0^5(4-0.1x^2)^2\,\text{d}x\). 2. Expanding and integrating gives \(V=\pi\left[16x-\frac{4}{15}x^3+\frac{1}{500}x^5\right]_0^5=\frac{635\pi}{12}\approx166.24\,\text{m}^3\). 3. \(g(3)=3.1\) and \(g'(3)=-0.6\). The tangent line is \(y-3.1=-0.6(x-3)\), or \(y=-0.6x+4.9\). 4. For \(0\le x\le3\), use washers with outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(2\): \(V_{\text{between}}=\pi\int_0^3((4-0.1x^2)^2-2^2)\,\text{d}x\). 5. \(V_{\text{between}}=\pi\left[12x-\frac{4}{15}x^3+\frac{1}{500}x^5\right]_0^3=\frac{14{,}643\pi}{500}\approx92.00\,\text{m}^3\). 6. The slab area is \(A=\pi(g(0))^2=16\pi\,\text{m}^2\). The cost is \(45(16\pi)=720\pi\approx\$2261.95\).

Answer

a) Approximately \(166.24\,\text{m}^3\) b) \(y=-0.6x+4.9\) c) Approximately \(92.00\,\text{m}^3\) d) Approximately \(\$2261.95\)

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