I'm given the function
x=115(y2+10)3/2
and I need to find the area of the solid of revolution obtained by rotating the function from y=2 to y=4 about the x−axis.
I've tried applying the formula:
2π∫baf(x)√1+(f′(x))2dx
where f(x)=√(15x)2/3−10 and
f′(x)=152/33x1/3√(15x)2/3−10
but it still isn't the correct answer. Is there any way to do the problem without having to find f(x) but by just working with f(y)?
Thanks for the help
Answer
You calculated wrongly f(x): the exact value is
f(x)=√(15x)3/2−10
But why not use the formula
A=2π∫42y√g′2(y)+1dy
since x is given as a function g(y) ?
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