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Chapter8: Further Techniques And Applications Of Integration
Section8.3: Volume And Average Value
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### Finding Volumes Using the Method of Cylindrical Shells

This section will explain how to find the volume generated by rotating a region around a given axis using the method of cylindrical shells. Please ensure to enter exact answers in terms of π (pi).

#### Example Problems

1. **Problem (a)**
    Given the function:
    \[ y = 3x - x^2, \, x = 0 \]
    Find the volume of the solid formed by rotating the region around the y-axis.
    \[ \text{Volume} = \underline{\hspace{80pt}} \]

2. **Problem (b)**
    Given the function:
    \[ y = \frac{1}{x^2}, \, 1 \leq x \leq 3, \, y = 0 \]
    Find the volume of the solid formed by rotating the region around the y-axis.
    \[ \text{Volume} = \underline{\hspace{80pt}} \]

### Explanation of the Method of Cylindrical Shells

The method of cylindrical shells involves the following steps:
1. **Identify the region to be rotated**: Define the boundaries of the region in terms of the given function(s).
2. **Shell element**: Consider an infinitesimally thin vertical strip of width \( \Delta x \) within the region.
3. **Radius of the shell**: Determine the distance of this strip from the axis of rotation.
4. **Height of the shell**: Given by the function value at a specific \( x \)-coordinate.
5. **Volume of the shell**: The volume of the cylindrical shell is given by \( 2\pi(\text{radius})(\text{height})(\Delta x) \).
6. **Integration**: Integrate this expression over the interval to find the total volume.

This method is particularly useful when the strip is easier to describe vertically rather than horizontally.

#### General Formula
\[ V = \int_{a}^{b} 2\pi x f(x) \, dx \]
Where:
- \( f(x) \) is the function describing the height of the shell.
- \( x \) is the distance from the y-axis to the shell.

Remember to check the limits of integration according to the given bounds of \( x \).
Transcribed Image Text:### Finding Volumes Using the Method of Cylindrical Shells This section will explain how to find the volume generated by rotating a region around a given axis using the method of cylindrical shells. Please ensure to enter exact answers in terms of π (pi). #### Example Problems 1. **Problem (a)** Given the function: \[ y = 3x - x^2, \, x = 0 \] Find the volume of the solid formed by rotating the region around the y-axis. \[ \text{Volume} = \underline{\hspace{80pt}} \] 2. **Problem (b)** Given the function: \[ y = \frac{1}{x^2}, \, 1 \leq x \leq 3, \, y = 0 \] Find the volume of the solid formed by rotating the region around the y-axis. \[ \text{Volume} = \underline{\hspace{80pt}} \] ### Explanation of the Method of Cylindrical Shells The method of cylindrical shells involves the following steps: 1. **Identify the region to be rotated**: Define the boundaries of the region in terms of the given function(s). 2. **Shell element**: Consider an infinitesimally thin vertical strip of width \( \Delta x \) within the region. 3. **Radius of the shell**: Determine the distance of this strip from the axis of rotation. 4. **Height of the shell**: Given by the function value at a specific \( x \)-coordinate. 5. **Volume of the shell**: The volume of the cylindrical shell is given by \( 2\pi(\text{radius})(\text{height})(\Delta x) \). 6. **Integration**: Integrate this expression over the interval to find the total volume. This method is particularly useful when the strip is easier to describe vertically rather than horizontally. #### General Formula \[ V = \int_{a}^{b} 2\pi x f(x) \, dx \] Where: - \( f(x) \) is the function describing the height of the shell. - \( x \) is the distance from the y-axis to the shell. Remember to check the limits of integration according to the given bounds of \( x \).
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