Edexcel FP3 2011 June — Question 1

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFP3 (Further Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2011
SessionJune
TopicVolumes of Revolution

  1. The curve \(C\) has equation \(y = 2 x ^ { 3 } , 0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\).
The curve \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
Using calculus, find the area of the surface generated, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.