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Homework Statement
What is the volume if the area bounded by y=x^2 and y=9 and the cross sections are perpendicular to the y axis
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The Attempt at a Solution
I have no idea
The formula for finding the volume of a square using cross section is V = A * h, where V is the volume, A is the area of the square, and h is the height of the cross section.
Yes, the volume can still be calculated as long as the cross section has a known area and the height is perpendicular to the base of the square.
The volume of a regular square is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height, while the volume of a square using cross section is calculated by multiplying the area of the square and the height of the cross section.
No, the volume cannot be negative as it is a measure of space and cannot have a negative value.
Yes, this concept is commonly used in construction to calculate the volume of objects with a square base, such as buildings or containers. It is also used in engineering and manufacturing to determine the volume of square-shaped objects.