Volumes of Revolution Flashcards
Volume when rotated 360 about the x-axis
a
V = π ∫ y^2 dx
b
Definitely integrate the square of the function and multiply by pi
When it is rotated about the x-axis by not 360
Solve as if it was 360
Multiply by angle/360
Volume when rotated 360 about the y-axis
a
V = π ∫ x^2 dy
b
You need to rearrange in terms of x
Area of a cone
V = 1/3 π r^2h
If you have a triangle
It will form a cone when revolved around the axis
If you have a rectangle
It will form a cylinder when revolved around the axis
What do you do if your shape is symmetrical around the y-axis and you rotate it around the y
You should only use the shape on one side of the axis, do both sides still on x
How to deal with volumes between a curve and a line
You can’t subtract the equations so find each volume separately