Volume of Solid (Washer Method)

In summary, the problem involves finding the volume of the area bound between the curves y=x^(1/3) and x=4y about the x-axis. The student used the washer method and multiplied the result by 2 since the curves intersect at y=0, -2, and 2 and x=0, 8, and -8. However, their answer was double what it should have been. Upon further discussion, it was revealed that their integral was incorrect and they may have overlooked certain details in the problem.
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Homework Statement


Question is:
FInd the volume for area bound between
y = x ^ (1/3)
x = 4y
About the x -axis

I found the volumes from 0 to 8 using the washer method and then multiplied that by 2 since they intersect at y = 0, -2 and 2 x = 0, 8 and -8
Is that wrong?
Cause my answer was double what it should have been..


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dan38 said:

Homework Statement


Question is:
FInd the volume for area bound between
y = x ^ (1/3)
x = 4y
About the x -axis

I found the volumes from 0 to 8 using the washer method and then multiplied that by 2 since they intersect at y = 0, -2 and 2 x = 0, 8 and -8
Is that wrong?
Cause my answer was double what it should have been..
What does your integral look like?
 
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In integrated the expression:

x^(2/3) - ( x^2/16)
 
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Is there something in the problem that you have overlooked? For example is the region that is rotated around the x-axis supposed to be only in the first quadrant? If so, then when you doubled your answer to account for the part of the region in the third quadrant, that would cause your answer to be too large by a factor of two.

Also, can you show the work you did in integrating?
 

Related to Volume of Solid (Washer Method)

1. What is the Washer Method for finding the volume of a solid?

The Washer Method is a mathematical technique used to find the volume of a solid generated by rotating a region bounded by two curves around a horizontal or vertical axis. It is also known as the Shell Method.

2. How is the Washer Method different from the Disk Method?

The Disk Method is used to find the volume of a solid generated by rotating a region bounded by one curve around a horizontal or vertical axis. The Washer Method, on the other hand, involves rotating a region bounded by two curves around a horizontal or vertical axis.

3. What are the steps for using the Washer Method to find volume?

The steps for using the Washer Method are as follows:
1. Identify the region bounded by two curves.
2. Determine the axis of rotation (horizontal or vertical).
3. Determine the limits of integration.
4. Set up the integral using the formula for the volume of a washer.
5. Evaluate the integral to find the volume.

4. Can the Washer Method be used for any shape?

No, the Washer Method can only be used for solids with a circular cross-section. If the cross-section is not circular, a different method, such as the Shell Method, must be used to find the volume.

5. Are there any limitations to using the Washer Method?

One limitation of the Washer Method is that it can only be used for solids with a known cross-sectional area. If the cross-sectional area cannot be determined, another method must be used to find the volume.

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