Volumes of Revolution (Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics): Flashcards

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Formula for vol. of rev. about x-axis

V=πab[y(x)]2dxV = \pi \int_a^b [y(x)]^2 \, dx

Formula for vol. of rev. about y-axis

V=πab[x(y)]2dyV = \pi \int_a^b [x(y)]^2 \, dy

What is integrated in vol. of rev. calculations?

Squared radius multiplied by π\pi

When to use x-axis rotation formula?

Region bounded by y=f(x)y=f(x), x-axis, vertical lines x=ax=a, x=bx=b

When to use y-axis rotation formula?

Region bounded by x=g(y)x=g(y), y-axis, horizontal lines y=ay=a, y=by=b

What must be done to y(x)y(x) or x(y)x(y) before integrating?

Square it

Formula for cylinder volume

V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h

Formula for composite volumes (subtraction)

Vcomposite=VouterVinnerV_{\text{composite}} = V_{\text{outer}} - V_{\text{inner}}

How to express answers unless asked for decimal?

In exact terms with π\pi

Limits of integration must match what?

The axis of rotation

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