Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Region SS is bounded above by the horizontal line y=1y=1 and below by the graph of y=ln⁡xy=\ln x for 1≤x≤e1\le x\le e. Region SS is revolved about the horizontal line y=−3y=-3. (a) For a fixed value of xx in the interval [1,e][1,e], express the distances from the line y=−3y=-3 to (i) the line y=1y=1 and (ii) the curve y=ln⁡xy=\ln x. Clearly identify which distance corresponds to the outer edge and which corresponds to the inner edge of a representative circular cross-section. (b) Write, but do not evaluate, a definite integral whose value is the exact volume of the solid obtained by revolving region SS about the line y=−3y=-3. (c) Use a calculator to approximate the volume of the solid to the nearest thousandth of a cubic unit.

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