Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The region RR is bounded by y=3y=3, y=0y=0, x=0x=0, and x=2x=2. Two solids share RR as a common base. Solid S1S_1 has cross sections perpendicular to the xx-axis that are squares, while solid S2S_2 has cross sections perpendicular to the xx-axis that are semicircles whose diameters lie in RR. Without performing any integration, determine which solid has the greater volume and briefly explain your reasoning.

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