Calc Volume of Disk - Rotate Region Bounded by y=1+secx, y=3 About y=1

In summary, the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line is 2 pi units cubed. This is found by setting up the necessary equations, integrating, and taking into account the even function to get the correct answer.
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Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line.

y= 1 + secx, y=3, about y=1

Set up:
1-1+secx= secx
1-3= -2

A(x)= [itex]\pi(secx)^2\,-\,\pi(-2)^2[/itex]
=[itex]\pi(sec^2 x - 4)[/itex]

[tex]
\pi\int_{\frac{-\pi}{3}}^{\frac{\pi}{3}}\,(4-\sec^2x)\,dx
[/tex]

All in all I come out with [itex]\pi(4\pi/3 - \sqrt{3})[/itex]

The answer at the end of the book is telling me 2pi rather than pi, I can't figure out why. Can anyone explain this to me? THanks.
 
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mateomy said:
Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line.

y= 1 + secx, y=3, about y=1

Set up:
1-1+secx= secx
1-3= -2

A(x)= [itex]\pi(secx)^2\,-\,\pi(-2)^2[/itex]
=[itex]\pi(sec^2 x - 4)[/itex]

[tex]
\pi\int_{\frac{-\pi}{3}}^{\frac{\pi}{3}}\,(4-\sec^2x)\,dx
[/tex]

All in all I come out with [itex]\pi(4\pi/3 - \sqrt{3})[/itex]

The answer at the end of the book is telling me 2pi rather than pi, I can't figure out why. Can anyone explain this to me? THanks.
I think you probably made a sign error somewhere. Since your integrand is an even function, you can integrate between 0 and pi/3 and double that result.
This gives the right value.
[tex]2\pi\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{3}} (4-sec^2(x))~dx[/tex]
 
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AHHHH! I am usually super careful with keeping an eye out for the even/odd functions! THat makes it perfectly obvious, thanks a lot.
 

Related to Calc Volume of Disk - Rotate Region Bounded by y=1+secx, y=3 About y=1

1. How do you calculate the volume of a disk using the formula for a rotated region?

To calculate the volume of a disk formed by a rotated region, you can use the formula V = πR^2h, where R is the radius of the disk and h is the height. In this case, R can be found by taking the difference of the two curves, y=3 and y=1+secx, and h can be calculated by finding the area between the two curves using integration.

2. What is the significance of y=1+secx in this problem?

The equation y=1+secx represents the upper boundary of the rotated region. This means that the region will be bounded above by this curve and below by the x-axis.

3. Can you explain how the graph of y=1+secx affects the shape of the rotated region?

The graph of y=1+secx is a periodic function with a period of 2π. This means that the shape of the rotated region will repeat every 2π units along the x-axis. Additionally, the graph of y=1+secx has an asymptote at y=1, which will affect the shape of the rotated region near the y-axis.

4. Is it possible to calculate the volume of a rotated region without using integration?

No, integration is necessary to find the volume of a rotated region. This is because the volume of a disk is calculated by taking the integral of the area of the cross-sections of the disk. In this problem, the cross-sections are circular, so integration is required to find the area.

5. Can you provide an example of a real-world application of calculating the volume of a rotated region?

One possible application is in engineering, specifically in designing pipes or cylinders. Calculating the volume of a rotated region can help determine the amount of material needed to create these structures, as well as their capacity for holding fluids or gases.

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