Mathematics
Mathematics
Problem
Let be the region bounded by , the -axis, and the line . When is revolved about the horizontal line , what is the exact volume of the solid generated? a) b) c) d)Intuitive explanation
When you revolve a region around a horizontal line that's not the -axis, the key is to shift your perspective so the axis of rotation becomes your reference point. Here, revolving around means every point in is actually a distance of (its -coordinate plus 1) away from the axis. Use the washer method with outer radius and inner radius , then integrate the area of each washer from to .
Intuitive explanation
When you revolve a region around a horizontal line that's not the -axis, the key is to shift your perspective so the axis of rotation becomes your reference point. Here, revolving around means every point in is actually a distance of (its -coordinate plus 1) away from the axis. Use the washer method with outer radius and inner radius , then integrate the area of each washer from to .