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54953312
A washer solid has outer radius \(R(x)\) and inner radius \(r(x)\) on \([a,b]\). Suppose \(\int_a^b[R(x)]^2\,\mathrm{d}x=30\) and \(\int_a^b[r(x)]^2\,\mathrm{d}x=12\). Find the volume.

Hints

- Use the accumulated squared radii directly. - Subtract the inner contribution from the outer contribution before multiplying by the circular factor.

Solution

1. Washer volume is \(V=\pi\int_a^b([R(x)]^2-[r(x)]^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 2. By linearity, \(V=\pi(30-12)=18\pi\).

Answer

\(18\pi\) cubic units
53473812
The region bounded by \(y=4\), \(y=\sqrt{x}\), and the y-axis is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume.
Figure for problem 534738

Hints

- The constant horizontal line gives the outer radius. - The square-root curve gives the inner radius. - Subtract the squared radii before integrating.

Solution

1. The curves meet at \(x=16\). On \([0,16]\), the outer radius is \(4\) and the inner radius is \(\sqrt{x}\). 2. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^{16}[4^2-(\sqrt{x})^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_0^{16}(16-x)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=128\pi\approx402.12\) cubic units.

Answer

\(128\pi\) cubic units, or approximately \(402.12\) cubic units
53473912
The region between \(f(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) and \(g(x)=0.5\) on \([1,2]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume.
Figure for problem 534739

Hints

- Decide which displayed function is farther from the x-axis. - Use the difference of the squared radii. - Rewrite the reciprocal square using a negative exponent.

Solution

1. On \([1,2]\), the outer radius is \(\frac{1}{x}\) and the inner radius is \(0.5\). 2. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left(\frac{1}{x^2}-0.25\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{4}\approx0.785\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{4}\) cubic units, or approximately \(0.785\) cubic units
54954012
The region between \(y=1\) and \(y=4-x\) on \([0,3]\) is revolved about the x-axis. A student writes \(\pi\int_0^3[1-(4-x)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x\). Correct the setup and find the volume.
Figure for problem 549540

Hints

- Use the figure to identify which boundary is farther from the x-axis. - Washer area must be nonnegative on every slice. - Subtract the squared inner radius from the squared outer radius.

Solution

1. On \([0,3]\), \(4-x\ge1\), so the outer radius is \(4-x\) and the inner radius is \(1\). 2. The correct integral is \(V=\pi\int_0^3[(4-x)^2-1]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=18\pi\) cubic units.

Answer

\(18\pi\) cubic units
54954312
A region between \(y=f(x)\) and \(y=g(x)\) on \([a,b]\), with \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), has washer-method volume \(V\) when revolved about the x-axis. The region between \(y=f(x)+5\) and \(y=g(x)+5\) is revolved about \(y=5\). Find the new volume and justify your answer.

Hints

- Compare distances to each axis rather than comparing the absolute y-coordinates. - Shift the region and the axis together. - If every cross-sectional area is unchanged, the accumulated volume is unchanged.

Solution

1. In the original solid, the outer and inner radii are \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\). 2. In the shifted solid, the distances to \(y=5\) are again \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\). 3. The washer areas are identical at every \(x\), with the same limits. 4. Therefore, the new volume is \(V\).

Answer

The new volume is \(V\).
52493712
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{x}+1\) and \(g(x)=1\) enclose the region shown over \([0,4]\). a) Find the volume of the solid formed when this region is rotated about the x-axis. b) Evaluate \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=\pi\int_0^4(f(x)-g(x))^2\,\mathrm{d}x\) and compare it with your result from part a.
Figure for problem 524937

Hints

- Identify the outer and inner radii from the axis of rotation. - Subtract the circular areas, not the radii, to form a washer. - Evaluate the incorrect thickness-squared expression separately for comparison.

Solution

1. The cross sections are washers with outer radius \(R(x)=\sqrt{x}+1\) and inner radius \(r(x)=1\). 2. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^4[(\sqrt{x}+1)^2-1^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{56\pi}{3}\) cubic units. 3. The comparison integral is \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=\pi\int_0^4(\sqrt{x})^2\,\mathrm{d}x=8\pi\) cubic units. 4. The values differ because washer area is \(\pi(R^2-r^2)\), not \(\pi(R-r)^2\).

Answer

a) \(V=\frac{56\pi}{3}\) cubic units b) \(V_{\text{incorrect}}=8\pi\) cubic units. It is smaller because \(R^2-r^2\ne(R-r)^2\).
52494312
The region between \(f(x)=x+1\) and \(g(x)=\sqrt{2x+2}\) over \([1,3]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Determine which function gives the outer radius on the interval. - Use the washer-method formula. - Simplify the integrand before integrating. - Expand the squared binomial carefully.

Solution

1. On \([1,3]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), so the washer method gives \(V=\pi\int_1^3(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_1^3((x+1)^2-(\sqrt{2x+2})^2)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_1^3(x^2-1)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi[\frac{x^3}{3}-x]_1^3=\pi\left(6+\frac{2}{3}\right)=\frac{20\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{20\pi}{3}\) cubic units
52494412
The region between \(f(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) and \(g(x)=\frac{1}{x^2}\) over \([1,2]\) is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Use the difference of the squares of the outer and inner radii. - Rewrite reciprocal powers with negative exponents before integrating. - Multiply the integral by \(\pi\).

Solution

1. On \([1,2]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), so \(f\) is the outer radius and \(g\) is the inner radius. 2. \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left(\frac{1}{x^2}-\frac{1}{x^4}\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_1^2(x^{-2}-x^{-4})\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi[-x^{-1}+\frac{1}{3}x^{-3}]_1^2=\pi\left(-\frac{11}{24}+\frac{2}{3}\right)=\frac{5\pi}{24}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{5\pi}{24}\) cubic units
52495612
A glass vase is modeled by rotating the region between \(f(x)=\sqrt{x+2}\) and \(g(x)=0.2x+1\) about the x-axis over \([0,10]\), with measurements in centimeters. Function \(f\) gives the exterior radius, and \(g\) gives the interior radius. a) Find the volume of the solid exterior form if the vase were not hollow. b) Find the interior volume. c) Find the volume of glass used. d) At what value of \(x\) is the exterior radius exactly \(3\,\text{cm}\)?

Hints

- Use the disc-method formula for the exterior volume. - Square the interior-radius function before integrating. - Subtract the interior volume from the exterior volume. - The radius at a given \(x\) is the function value there.

Solution

1. The exterior volume is \(V_f=\pi\int_0^{10}(\sqrt{x+2})^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_0^{10}(x+2)\,\mathrm{d}x=70\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The interior volume is \(V_g=\pi\int_0^{10}(0.2x+1)^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{130\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The glass volume is \(V_f-V_g=70\pi-\frac{130\pi}{3}=\frac{80\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\). 4. Solve \(\sqrt{x+2}=3\). Squaring gives \(x+2=9\), so \(x=7\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(70\pi\,\text{cm}^3\) b) \(\frac{130\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{80\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\) d) \(x=7\,\text{cm}\)
52498112
An upright container is modeled by rotating \(f(x)=\sqrt{2x+4}\) about the x-axis for \(0\le x\le6\). The x-axis is vertical, the bottom is at \(x=0\), and all measurements are in inches. A solid cylinder of radius \(1\,\text{in.}\) and height \(2\,\text{in.}\) stands upright at the center of the bottom. a) How many cubic inches of water are needed for the water level to reach the top of the cylinder? b) How many cubic inches of water are in the container when the water depth is \(5\,\text{in.}\)?

Hints

- First find the container volume up to a variable water depth. - A solid object reduces the space available for water. - Determine whether the cylinder is partially or fully submerged at each depth. - Subtract the displaced cylinder volume from the container volume.

Solution

1. The container volume up to height \(h\) is \(V(h)=\pi\int_0^h(f(x))^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi\int_0^h(2x+4)\,\mathrm{d}x=\pi(h^2+4h)\). 2. At \(h=2\), the container volume is \(12\pi\,\text{in.}^3\). The cylinder occupies \(\pi(1)^2(2)=2\pi\,\text{in.}^3\), so the water volume is \(10\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx31.42\,\text{in.}^3\). 3. At \(h=5\), the container volume is \(45\pi\,\text{in.}^3\). The entire cylinder remains submerged and displaces \(2\pi\,\text{in.}^3\), so the water volume is \(43\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx135.09\,\text{in.}^3\).

Answer

a) \(10\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx31.42\,\text{in.}^3\) b) \(43\pi\,\text{in.}^3\approx135.09\,\text{in.}^3\)
52502112
The graphs of \(f(x)=x^2\) and \(g(x)=4x-x^2\) enclose a region. The region is rotated about the x-axis. Find the volume of the resulting solid.

Hints

- Find the intersection points first. - Determine which function gives the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Expand the squared expressions carefully.

Solution

1. The curves intersect where \(x^2=4x-x^2\), giving \(x=0\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)\ge0\), so the washer method gives \(V=\pi\int_0^2(g(x)^2-f(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \((4x-x^2)^2-(x^2)^2=16x^2-8x^3\). 4. \(V=\pi[\frac{16}{3}x^3-2x^4]_0^2=\frac{32\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{32\pi}{3}\) cubic units
52502212
The graphs of \(f(x)=\frac{2}{x}\) and \(g(x)=3-x\) enclose a region in the first quadrant. Find the volume of the solid formed when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points to determine the bounds. - Use the difference of the squares of the outer and inner radii. - Rewrite reciprocal powers using negative exponents. - Check that the resulting volume is positive.

Solution

1. The curves intersect where \(\frac{2}{x}=3-x\), which gives \(x^2-3x+2=0\). Thus, the bounds are \(x=1\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([1,2]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)>0\), so \(V=\pi\int_1^2\left((3-x)^2-\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_1^2(x^2-6x+9-4x^{-2})\,\mathrm{d}x\). 4. \(V=\pi[\frac{x^3}{3}-3x^2+9x+\frac{4}{x}]_1^2=\pi\left(\frac{32}{3}-\frac{31}{3}\right)=\frac{\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(V=\frac{\pi}{3}\) cubic units
52505812
A small pavilion is modeled by rotating \(g(x)=4-0.1x^2\) over \([0,5]\) about the x-axis, with all dimensions in meters. The foundation is in the plane \(x=0\). a) Find the volume enclosed by the pavilion. b) A cylindrical core of radius \(2\,\text{m}\) is left open inside the pavilion for \(0\le x\le3\). Find the volume between the outer surface and the cylinder on this interval. c) A circular floor slab with radius \(g(0)\) is installed at the foundation. The slab costs \(\$45\) per square meter. Find the total cost.
Figure for problem 525058

Hints

- Use the full radius profile for the pavilion volume. - For the open core, subtract the square of the inner radius from the square of the outer radius. - The floor slab is a circle whose radius is the profile value at \(x=0\).

Solution

1. The pavilion volume is \(V=\pi\int_0^5(4-0.1x^2)^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{635\pi}{12}\approx166.24\,\text{m}^3\). 2. For \(0\le x\le3\), washers have outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(2\). Thus, \(V_{\text{between}}=\pi\int_0^3[(4-0.1x^2)^2-2^2]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V_{\text{between}}=\frac{14{,}643\pi}{500}\approx92.00\,\text{m}^3\). 4. The floor slab has area \(\pi[g(0)]^2=16\pi\,\text{m}^2\). The cost is \(45(16\pi)=720\pi\approx\$2261.95\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{635\pi}{12}\,\text{m}^3\approx166.24\,\text{m}^3\) b) \(\frac{14{,}643\pi}{500}\,\text{m}^3\approx92.00\,\text{m}^3\) c) \(720\pi\approx\$2261.95\)
52971312
A decorative glass bowl is modeled using two radius profiles about the x-axis. The outer radius is \(f(x)=\sqrt{0.5x+4}\) over \([0,16]\). The inner radius is \(g(x)=\sqrt{0.8x-3.2}\) over \([4,16]\). All dimensions are in centimeters. The figure shows the glass cross section. Find the volume of glass used and the capacity of the bowl.
Figure for problem 529713

Hints

- View the bowl as an outer solid with an inner cavity removed. - Use the different starting points of the two profiles when setting the bounds. - The capacity is the volume generated by the inner radius.

Solution

1. The outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^{16}(0.5x+4)\,\mathrm{d}x=128\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The capacity is the inner volume: \(V_{\text{inner}}=\pi\int_4^{16}(0.8x-3.2)\,\mathrm{d}x=57.6\pi\approx180.96\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. Therefore, the glass volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}-V_{\text{inner}}=70.4\pi\approx221.17\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

The glass volume is \(70.4\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx221.17\,\text{cm}^3\). The capacity is \(57.6\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx180.96\,\text{cm}^3\).
52971412
A nozzle component is formed between two surfaces of revolution about the x-axis over \([0,10]\). The outer radius is \(f(x)=2e^{0.1x}\), and the inner radius is \(g(x)=1.5e^{0.1x}\). One coordinate unit represents \(1\,\text{cm}\). Find the volume of material needed to manufacture the component.

Hints

- Subtract the inner cross-sectional area from the outer cross-sectional area. - Apply exponent rules when squaring each radius function. - Use the antiderivative of \(e^{kx}\). - The two integrals can be combined because they use the same interval.

Solution

1. Use washers: \(V=\pi\int_0^{10}(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 2. \(f(x)^2-g(x)^2=4e^{0.2x}-2.25e^{0.2x}=1.75e^{0.2x}\). 3. Therefore, \(V=1.75\pi\int_0^{10}e^{0.2x}\,\mathrm{d}x=1.75\pi[5e^{0.2x}]_0^{10}\). 4. Thus, \(V=8.75\pi(e^2-1)\approx175.63\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

\(8.75\pi(e^2-1)\,\text{cm}^3\approx175.63\,\text{cm}^3\)
52971812
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sin x\) and \(g(x)=\frac{2}{\pi}x\) enclose the first-quadrant region shown. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
Figure for problem 529718

Hints

- Use the intersections as the integration limits. - The sine curve is farther from the x-axis throughout the interior of the interval. - Apply a power-reduction identity to the squared sine term.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\). 2. On this interval, \(\sin x\) is the outer radius. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^{\pi/2}\left[\sin^2x-\left(\frac{2x}{\pi}\right)^2\right]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. The two component integrals are \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^2x\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\int_0^{\pi/2}\frac{4x^2}{\pi^2}\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{6}\). 4. Therefore, \(V=\frac{\pi^2}{12}\approx0.822\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi^2}{12}\) cubic units, or approximately \(0.822\) cubic units
52977112
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{x+4}\) and \(g(x)=\frac{1}{2}x+2\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Solve for the intersection points and check any solutions introduced by squaring. - Identify which function gives the outer radius. - Use the washer-method formula. - Subtract the squares of the functions, not the square of their difference.

Solution

1. Set the functions equal: \(\sqrt{x+4}=\frac{1}{2}x+2\). Squaring and checking the solutions gives intersections at \(x=-4\) and \(x=0\). 2. On \([-4,0]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\), and both functions are nonnegative. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_{-4}^{0}\left((\sqrt{x+4})^2-\left(\frac{x}{2}+2\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. The integrand simplifies to \(-\frac{x^2}{4}-x\). 4. \(V=\pi\left[-\frac{x^3}{12}-\frac{x^2}{2}\right]_{-4}^{0}=\pi\left(\frac{8}{3}\right)=\frac{8\pi}{3}\approx8.38\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(8.38\) cubic units
52977212
The graphs of \(f(x)=x^2-4x+5\) and \(g(x)=-x+5\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points to determine the interval. - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Square each function separately before subtracting. - A sketch can help confirm which graph is farther from the x-axis.

Solution

1. Solve \(x^2-4x+5=-x+5\). This gives \(x(x-3)=0\), so the curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=3\). 2. On \([0,3]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)>0\), so \(g\) is the outer radius and \(f\) is the inner radius. 3. \(V=\pi\int_0^3(g(x)^2-f(x)^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 4. The difference is \((-x+5)^2-(x^2-4x+5)^2=-x^4+8x^3-25x^2+30x\). 5. \(V=\pi\left[-\frac{x^5}{5}+2x^4-\frac{25x^3}{3}+15x^2\right]_0^3=\frac{117\pi}{5}\approx73.51\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{117\pi}{5}\) cubic units, or approximately \(73.51\) cubic units
52977712
The graphs of \(f(x)=\frac{1}{2}x^2\) and \(g(x)=x+4\) enclose a region. a) Find the area of the region. b) Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points first. - For area, integrate the upper function minus the lower function. - For volume, identify the outer and inner radii. - Square each radius function before subtracting.

Solution

1. Solving \(\frac{1}{2}x^2=x+4\) gives intersection points \(x=-2\) and \(x=4\). 2. On \([-2,4]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)\). The area is \(A=\int_{-2}^{4}\left(x+4-\frac{x^2}{2}\right)\,\mathrm{d}x=18\) square units. 3. Both functions are nonnegative on the interval, so washers have outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(f(x)\). 4. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{4}\left((x+4)^2-\left(\frac{x^2}{2}\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 5. \(V=\pi\left[\frac{x^3}{3}+4x^2+16x-\frac{x^5}{20}\right]_{-2}^{4}=\frac{576\pi}{5}\approx361.91\) cubic units.

Answer

a) \(18\) square units b) \(\frac{576\pi}{5}\) cubic units, or approximately \(361.91\) cubic units
52977812
Let \(h(x)=4-x\) and \(k(x)=\frac{3}{x}\). a) Find the area enclosed by the graphs of \(h\) and \(k\). b) Find the volume generated when this region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Set the functions equal to find the limits. - Use the logarithmic antiderivative for \(1/x\). - For the volume, subtract the squares of the radii. - Rewrite \(1/x^2\) as a negative power before integrating.

Solution

1. Solving \(4-x=\frac{3}{x}\) gives \(x^2-4x+3=0\), so the curves intersect at \(x=1\) and \(x=3\). 2. On \([1,3]\), \(h(x)\ge k(x)\). Thus, \(A=\int_1^3\left(4-x-\frac{3}{x}\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. \(A=\left[4x-\frac{x^2}{2}-3\ln x\right]_1^3=4-3\ln3\approx0.704\) square units. 4. Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_1^3\left((4-x)^2-\left(\frac{3}{x}\right)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 5. \(V=\pi\left[16x-4x^2+\frac{x^3}{3}+\frac{9}{x}\right]_1^3=\frac{8\pi}{3}\approx8.378\) cubic units.

Answer

a) \(4-3\ln3\) square units, or approximately \(0.704\) square units b) \(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(8.378\) cubic units
52981612
The graphs of \(f(x)=x^2+1\) and \(g(x)=9-x^2\) enclose a region. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.

Hints

- Find the intersection points first. - Identify the outer and inner radii. - Expand both squared binomials carefully. - Symmetry can shorten the calculation.

Solution

1. Solving \(x^2+1=9-x^2\) gives \(x=-2\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([-2,2]\), \(g(x)\ge f(x)>0\), so washers have outer radius \(g(x)\) and inner radius \(f(x)\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{2}\left((9-x^2)^2-(x^2+1)^2\right)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 4. The integrand simplifies to \(80-20x^2\). 5. Thus, \(V=\pi\left[80x-\frac{20x^3}{3}\right]_{-2}^{2}=\frac{640\pi}{3}\approx670.21\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{640\pi}{3}\) cubic units, or approximately \(670.21\) cubic units
53272212
The graphs of \(f(x)=\sqrt{2x}\) and \(g(x)=x\) enclose the first-quadrant region shown. a) Find the intersection points. b) Find the exact volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
Figure for problem 532722

Hints

- Set the function values equal and check solutions introduced by squaring. - The upper graph gives the outer radius on the enclosed interval. - Subtract the squares of the radii before integrating.

Solution

1. Set the functions equal: \(\sqrt{2x}=x\). Squaring and checking gives \(x=0\) and \(x=2\), so the intersection points are \((0,0)\) and \((2,2)\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(f(x)\ge g(x)\). Using washers, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(2x-x^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\left[x^2-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^2=\frac{4\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

a) \((0,0)\) and \((2,2)\) b) \(\frac{4\pi}{3}\) cubic units
53272512
A thick-walled glass tumbler is modeled by rotating two radius profiles about the x-axis, as shown. All dimensions are in centimeters. The outer radius is \(f(x)=0.5x+3\) on \([0,6]\), and the inner radius is \(g(x)=\sqrt{4x-4}\) on \([1,6]\). a) Find the maximum capacity in milliliters. Round to the nearest tenth. b) Find the volume of glass, both exactly and to the nearest tenth of a cubic centimeter. c) The glass density is \(2.5\,\text{g/cm}^3\). Find the mass to the nearest tenth of a gram.
Figure for problem 532725

Hints

- Use the inner profile to find the cavity volume. - The delayed start of the inner profile creates a solid glass base. - Subtract the cavity volume from the full outer volume, then use mass equals density times volume.

Solution

1. The cavity volume is \(V_{\text{cavity}}=\pi\int_1^6(4x-4)\,\mathrm{d}x=50\pi\approx157.1\,\text{cm}^3=157.1\,\text{mL}\). 2. The full outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^6(0.5x+3)^2\,\mathrm{d}x=126\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. Therefore, the glass volume is \(76\pi\approx238.8\,\text{cm}^3\), and the mass is \(2.5(76\pi)=190\pi\approx596.9\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(157.1\,\text{mL}\) b) \(76\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx238.8\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(596.9\,\text{g}\)
53457212
A decorative wooden spool is modeled by rotating the region under \(f(x)=\sqrt{0.5(x-4)^2+4}\) over \([0,8]\) about the x-axis. The axes are measured in centimeters. a) Find the diameters at both ends and at the narrowest point in the middle. b) Find the volume of the solid spool. c) A cylindrical hole of diameter \(2\,\text{cm}\) runs through the spool along its axis. Find the actual volume of wood.
Figure for problem 534572

Hints

- Evaluate the radius function at both endpoints and at the midpoint. - Use the disc-method formula for the solid spool. - Convert the hole diameter to a radius, then subtract the cylindrical hole volume.

Solution

1. At both ends, \(f(0)=f(8)=\sqrt{12}\), so each end diameter is \(4\sqrt3\approx6.93\,\text{cm}\). At \(x=4\), the radius is \(2\), so the middle diameter is \(4\,\text{cm}\). 2. By the disc method, \(V_{\text{solid}}=\pi\int_0^8[0.5(x-4)^2+4]\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{160\pi}{3}\approx167.55\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The axial hole has radius \(1\,\text{cm}\) and length \(8\,\text{cm}\), so its volume is \(8\pi\,\text{cm}^3\). 4. Therefore, the wood volume is \(\frac{136\pi}{3}\approx142.42\,\text{cm}^3\).

Answer

a) End diameters: \(4\sqrt3\,\text{cm}\approx6.93\,\text{cm}\); middle diameter: \(4\,\text{cm}\) b) \(\frac{160\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\approx167.55\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{136\pi}{3}\,\text{cm}^3\approx142.42\,\text{cm}^3\)
53474012
In the first quadrant, the graphs of \(f(x)=x^2\) and \(g(x)=x^4\) enclose the region shown. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
Figure for problem 534740

Hints

- Use the intersections as the integration limits. - The quadratic is the outer radius on \([0,1]\). - Square both radius functions before subtracting.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=1\). 2. On \([0,1]\), \(x^2\ge x^4\). Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^1(x^4-x^8)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\frac{4\pi}{45}\approx0.279\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{4\pi}{45}\) cubic units, or approximately \(0.279\) cubic units
53474112
The graphs of \(f(x)=2x\) and \(g(x)=x^2\) enclose the region shown. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
Figure for problem 534741

Hints

- Use the intersections as the integration limits. - The line is the outer radius on the enclosed interval. - Square both the coefficient and the variable in \(2x\).

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=0\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([0,2]\), \(2x\ge x^2\). Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^2(4x^2-x^4)\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\frac{64\pi}{15}\approx13.40\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{64\pi}{15}\) cubic units, or approximately \(13.40\) cubic units
53474212
The graphs of \(f(x)=-x^2+5\) and \(g(x)=1\) enclose the region shown. Find the volume generated when the region is rotated about the x-axis.
Figure for problem 534742

Hints

- Use the intersections as the integration limits. - The parabola gives the outer radius and the horizontal line gives the inner radius. - Expand the squared binomial, then use even symmetry.

Solution

1. The curves intersect at \(x=-2\) and \(x=2\). 2. On \([-2,2]\), \(f(x)\) is the outer radius and \(1\) is the inner radius. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_{-2}^{2}[(-x^2+5)^2-1]\,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Expanding and using symmetry gives \(V=2\pi\int_0^2(x^4-10x^2+24)\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{832\pi}{15}\approx174.25\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{832\pi}{15}\) cubic units, or approximately \(174.25\) cubic units
53475012
A glass candleholder is modeled by rotating two radius profiles about the x-axis. The outer radius is \(f(x)=0.2x+3\) for \(0\le x\le4\), and the hollow interior has radius \(g(x)=2\sqrt{x-1}\) for \(1\le x\le4\). All measurements are in centimeters. a) Find the maximum capacity of the candleholder. b) Find the volume of glass used. c) The glass has density \(2.5\,\text{g/cm}^3\). Find the mass of the candleholder. d) Interpret \(f(4)-g(4)\) in this context.
Figure for problem 534750

Hints

- Use the inner profile for capacity and the outer profile for total volume. - The interval before the inner profile begins forms the solid base. - Subtract the cavity volume from the outer volume, then multiply by density.

Solution

1. The capacity is \(V_{\text{inside}}=\pi\int_1^4(2\sqrt{x-1})^2\,\mathrm{d}x=18\pi\approx56.55\,\text{cm}^3\). 2. The total outer volume is \(V_{\text{outer}}=\pi\int_0^4(0.2x+3)^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{3484\pi}{75}\approx145.94\,\text{cm}^3\). 3. The glass volume is \(\frac{2134\pi}{75}\approx89.39\,\text{cm}^3\), so the mass is \(2.5\cdot\frac{2134\pi}{75}=\frac{1067\pi}{15}\approx223.47\,\text{g}\). 4. At the top, \(f(4)-g(4)=3.8-2\sqrt3\approx0.34\,\text{cm}\), the wall thickness at the rim.

Answer

a) \(18\pi\,\text{cm}^3\approx56.55\,\text{cm}^3\) b) \(\frac{2134\pi}{75}\,\text{cm}^3\approx89.39\,\text{cm}^3\) c) \(\frac{1067\pi}{15}\,\text{g}\approx223.47\,\text{g}\) d) It is the wall thickness at the top rim, approximately \(0.34\,\text{cm}\).
54953412
For \(0\le y\le2\), the region between \(x=\frac{y^2}{4}\) and \(x=5-y\) is revolved about the y-axis. Find the volume. The figure shows the region and one representative washer.
Figure for problem 549534

Hints

- Use horizontal distances from the y-axis as the washer radii. - The line is the outer boundary and the sideways parabola is the inner boundary. - Subtract the squared inner radius from the squared outer radius.

Solution

1. A horizontal slice has outer radius \(R(y)=5-y\) and inner radius \(r(y)=\frac{y^2}{4}\). 2. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^2\left[(5-y)^2-\left(\frac{y^2}{4}\right)^2\right]\,\mathrm{d}y\). 3. Evaluating gives \(V=\frac{484\pi}{15}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{484\pi}{15}\) cubic units
54953512
The region between \(y=x+1\) and \(y=x\) for \(0\le x\le3\) is revolved about the dashed line \(y=-2\). Find the volume.
Figure for problem 549535

Hints

- Measure both radii from the shifted axis, not from the x-axis. - The upper line is farther from the axis and gives the outer radius. - Subtract the squared distances before integrating.

Solution

1. The outer radius is \(R(x)=(x+1)-(-2)=x+3\), and the inner radius is \(r(x)=x-(-2)=x+2\). 2. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^3[(x+3)^2-(x+2)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=24\pi\) cubic units.

Answer

\(24\pi\) cubic units
54953712
The region between \(y=5\) and \(y=k\), \(0\le k<5\), over \(0\le x\le4\) is revolved about the x-axis. If the volume is \(64\pi\), find \(k\).

Hints

- Translate the constant boundaries into constant radii. - Use the interval restriction to select the valid root.

Solution

1. The washers have outer radius \(5\) and inner radius \(k\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_0^4(25-k^2)\,\mathrm{d}x=4\pi(25-k^2)\). 3. Set \(4\pi(25-k^2)=64\pi\), so \(k^2=9\). 4. The restriction gives \(k=3\).

Answer

\(k=3\)
54953812
The region between \(y=2x\) and \(y=x\) from \(x=0\) to \(x=b\) is revolved about the x-axis. Its volume is \(21\pi\). Find \(b>0\).

Hints

- Keep the unknown in the upper integration limit. - Simplify the difference of squared radii before integrating.

Solution

1. \(V=\pi\int_0^b[(2x)^2-x^2] \,\mathrm{d}x=\pi b^3\). 2. Set \(\pi b^3=21\pi\). 3. Thus \(b=\sqrt[3]{21}\).

Answer

\(b=\sqrt[3]{21}\)
54953912
The rectangle \(0\le x\le6\), \(2\le y\le5\) is revolved first about \(y=0\) and then about \(y=7\). Which solid has greater volume, or are the volumes equal? Justify without evaluating two full integrals.

Hints

- Compare the two pairs of distances to the axes. - A reflected placement can preserve both washer radii.

Solution

1. About \(y=0\), the washer area is \(\pi(5^2-2^2)=21\pi\). 2. About \(y=7\), the distances are \(5\) and \(2\) again, so the washer area is also \(21\pi\). 3. Both solids have the same length \(6\), so their volumes are equal.

Answer

The volumes are equal.
54954212
The region between \(y=2+e^{-x^2}\) and \(y=1+\frac{x}{2}\) for \(0\le x\le1\) is revolved about the x-axis. Use a calculator to find the volume to three decimal places.

Hints

- Confirm which graph is farther from the axis on the whole interval. - Keep the difference of squared radii inside the numerical integral.

Solution

1. The upper curve gives the outer radius on \([0,1]\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_0^1\left[(2+e^{-x^2})^2-\left(1+\frac{x}{2}\right)^2\right] \,\mathrm{d}x\). 3. Numerical evaluation gives \(V\approx18.856\).

Answer

\(\approx18.856\) cubic units
54954412
The region bounded by \(y=x^2\), the x-axis, \(x=-1\), and \(x=1\) is revolved about \(y=3\). Find the volume.

Hints

- For an axis above the region, the lower boundary can be farther away. - Use symmetry only after forming the washer area correctly.

Solution

1. The outer radius is the distance from \(y=3\) to \(y=0\), so \(R=3\). 2. The inner radius is \(r(x)=3-x^2\). 3. \(V=\pi\int_{-1}^1[9-(3-x^2)^2] \,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{18\pi}{5}\).

Answer

\(\frac{18\pi}{5}\) cubic units
54954512
The region bounded by \(y=x^2\) and \(y=2x\) in the first quadrant is revolved about the y-axis. Use washers with respect to \(y\) to find the volume.
Figure for problem 549545

Hints

- Rewrite both boundaries as x-values in terms of \(y\). - Use the intersection heights as the integration limits. - Compare the two horizontal distances from the y-axis.

Solution

1. The curves meet at heights \(y=0\) and \(y=4\). Rewrite them as \(x=\sqrt{y}\) and \(x=\frac{y}{2}\). 2. A horizontal slice has outer radius \(\sqrt{y}\) and inner radius \(\frac{y}{2}\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^4\left(y-\frac{y^2}{4}\right)\,\mathrm{d}y=\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{8\pi}{3}\) cubic units
54954712
A design uses the region between \(y=4x\) and \(y=kx\) on \([0,1]\), with \(0<k<4\), revolved about the x-axis. Find \(k\) if the volume must be \(4\pi\).

Hints

- The two radii share the same variable factor. - Use the stated range to select the physically valid parameter.

Solution

1. The outer radius is \(4x\), and the inner radius is \(kx\). 2. \(V=\pi\int_0^1(16-k^2)x^2\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{\pi}{3}(16-k^2)\). 3. Set \(\frac{\pi}{3}(16-k^2)=4\pi\), giving \(k^2=4\). 4. The restriction gives \(k=2\).

Answer

\(k=2\)
52493812
A region between \(f\) and \(g\), where \(f(x)\ge g(x)\ge0\), is rotated about the x-axis. A cross-section perpendicular to the x-axis is a washer. Use algebraic identities to show that the washer's area can equal \(\pi(f(x)-g(x))^2\) only when \(g(x)=0\) or \(f(x)=g(x)\). Explain what this means for computing the volume.

Hints

- Write the area of a washer as the area of the outer circle minus the inner circle. - Compare that expression with the expansion of \((a-b)^2\). - Under what conditions are \(a^2-b^2\) and \((a-b)^2\) equal? - What does an inner radius of zero mean geometrically?

Solution

1. The actual washer area is \(A(x)=\pi(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\). 2. The proposed expression is \(\pi(f(x)-g(x))^2=\pi(f(x)^2-2f(x)g(x)+g(x)^2)\). 3. Setting the expressions equal and simplifying gives \(2g(x)(f(x)-g(x))=0\). 4. Therefore, equality holds only when \(g(x)=0\), so the cross-section is a disc, or when \(f(x)=g(x)\), so the cross-sectional area is zero. 5. For a genuine washer with \(f(x)>g(x)>0\), the correct integrand is \(\pi(f(x)^2-g(x)^2)\). Squaring the radial thickness \(f(x)-g(x)\) ignores the washer's distance from the axis.

Answer

\(\pi(f^2-g^2)-\pi(f-g)^2=2\pi g(f-g)\). This difference is positive when \(f>g>0\), so \(\pi(f-g)^2\) cannot be used for a genuine washer. The correct volume uses \(\pi\int(f^2-g^2)\,\mathrm{d}x\).
52495512
A modern water tower is modeled as a solid of revolution. Its exterior radius is \(f(x)=\sqrt{4.5x}\) for \(0\le x\le60\), and its interior radius is \(g(x)=\sqrt{4.2(x-0.8)}\) for \(0.8\le x\le60\). The profiles shown are rotated about the x-axis, and all measurements are in meters. a) State the tower's total height. b) Find the difference between the zeros of \(f\) and \(g\), and interpret it in context. c) Evaluate \(f(60)-g(60)\). What structural measurement does it represent? d) Find the tower's gross enclosed volume. e) Find the volume of material used for the walls and base.
Figure for problem 524955

Hints

- Read axial dimensions from x-values and radial dimensions from function values. - The delayed start of the interior profile creates the solid base. - Find material volume by subtracting the interior volume from the exterior volume.

Solution

1. The exterior extends from \(x=0\) to \(x=60\), so the tower's height is \(60\,\text{m}\). 2. The zeros are \(0\) and \(0.8\), so their difference is \(0.8\,\text{m}\). This is the axial thickness of the base. 3. At the top, \(f(60)-g(60)=\sqrt{270}-\sqrt{248.64}\approx0.66\,\text{m}\), the wall thickness there. 4. The gross volume is \(V_{\text{out}}=\pi\int_0^{60}4.5x\,\mathrm{d}x=8100\pi\approx25{,}446.90\,\text{m}^3\). 5. The interior volume is \(V_{\text{in}}=\pi\int_{0.8}^{60}4.2(x-0.8)\,\mathrm{d}x=7359.744\pi\,\text{m}^3\). 6. Therefore, the material volume is \(V_{\text{out}}-V_{\text{in}}=740.256\pi\approx2325.58\,\text{m}^3\).

Answer

a) \(60\,\text{m}\) b) \(0.8\,\text{m}\); the base thickness c) Approximately \(0.66\,\text{m}\); the wall thickness at the top d) \(8100\pi\,\text{m}^3\approx25{,}446.90\,\text{m}^3\) e) \(740.256\pi\,\text{m}^3\approx2325.58\,\text{m}^3\)
54953612
For \(0\le y\le1\), the region between \(x=y^2\) and \(x=2y+1\) is revolved about the dashed line \(x=6\). Find the volume.
Figure for problem 549536

Hints

- Use horizontal slices because the axis of rotation is vertical. - For an axis to the right, the leftmost curve gives the outer radius. - Write each radius as a positive horizontal distance from \(x=6\).

Solution

1. The axis is to the right of both curves. The left boundary is farther from the axis, so \(R(y)=6-y^2\). 2. The inner radius is \(r(y)=6-(2y+1)=5-2y\). 3. Therefore, \(V=\pi\int_0^1[(6-y^2)^2-(5-2y)^2]\,\mathrm{d}y=\frac{238\pi}{15}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{238\pi}{15}\) cubic units
54954112
For \(0\le x\le2\), the region between \(y=x-1\) and \(y=2\) is revolved about the x-axis. A student proposes \(V_s=\pi\int_0^2[4-(x-1)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x\). Determine whether the proposal is correct. If it is not, find the correct volume and state by how much \(V_s\) differs from it.
Figure for problem 549541

Hints

- Use the figure to check whether each vertical slice stays on one side of the axis. - A slice that crosses the axis produces a disc with no hole. - Split the integral where the lower boundary crosses the x-axis.

Solution

1. On \([0,1]\), the vertical slice crosses the x-axis, so rotating it produces a disc of radius \(2\), not a washer with an inner radius. 2. On \([1,2]\), the slice remains above the x-axis and produces a washer with outer radius \(2\) and inner radius \(x-1\). 3. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^1 4\,\mathrm{d}x+\pi\int_1^2[4-(x-1)^2]\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{23\pi}{3}\). 4. The proposed value is \(V_s=\frac{22\pi}{3}\), so it underestimates the volume by \(\frac{\pi}{3}\).

Answer

The proposal is incorrect. The correct volume is \(\frac{23\pi}{3}\) cubic units, and \(V_s\) is too small by \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) cubic units.
54954612
For \(0\le y\le2\), the region between \(x=y\) and \(x=4-y\) is revolved about the dashed line \(x=1\). Set up a correct piecewise disc-and-washer integral and find the volume.
Figure for problem 549546

Hints

- Check whether the vertical axis lies inside each horizontal slice. - The cross-sectional type changes when the left boundary reaches \(x=1\). - Measure every radius as a horizontal distance from the dashed axis.

Solution

1. For \(0\le y\le1\), the horizontal slice crosses \(x=1\), producing a disc of radius \(3-y\). 2. For \(1\le y\le2\), both boundaries lie to the right of the axis, producing a washer with outer radius \(3-y\) and inner radius \(y-1\). 3. Thus, \(V=\pi\int_0^1(3-y)^2\,\mathrm{d}y+\pi\int_1^2[(3-y)^2-(y-1)^2]\,\mathrm{d}y\). 4. The two contributions are \(\frac{19\pi}{3}\) and \(2\pi\), so \(V=\frac{25\pi}{3}\) cubic units.

Answer

\(\frac{25\pi}{3}\) cubic units

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