Volumes of Revolution
Emily Davis
5 min read
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers calculating the volume of revolution around the y-axis using the disc method. It explains how to rewrite functions in terms of y, set up and evaluate the definite integral involving the rewritten function, and determine the boundaries of integration. The guide includes a worked example, practice questions, exam tips, and a glossary of key terms like solid of revolution.
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Question 1 of 9
What is a solid of revolution around the y-axis? 🤔
A 2D shape rotated around the x-axis
A 3D shape formed by rotating an area around the y-axis
The area under a curve
A line segment rotated around the x-axis