Volumes of Revolution

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Rotation about y-axis, standard curve

A question is this type if and only if it asks for the volume when a region bounded by a single curve (requiring x in terms of y) and lines parallel to the axes is rotated about the y-axis.

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\includegraphics{figure_1} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = x^2 + 1\). Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(y\)-axis. [4]
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3 Fig. 3 shows the curve \(y = x ^ { 4 }\) and the line \(y = 4\). \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{8b807b2e-777b-4c9a-b3dd-890d21d33174-2_509_510_778_774} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 3}
\end{figure} The finite region enclosed by the curve and the line is rotated through \(180 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(y\)-axis. Find the exact volume of revolution generated.
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7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f6186130-0027-4670-a6ac-f8a722d2f5fc-24_691_896_255_587} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} A student wants to make plastic chess pieces using a 3D printer. Figure 1 shows the central vertical cross-section of the student's design for one chess piece. The plastic chess piece is formed by rotating the region bounded by the \(y\)-axis, the \(x\)-axis, the line with equation \(x = 1\), the curve \(C _ { 1 }\) and the curve \(C _ { 2 }\) through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(y\)-axis. The point \(A\) has coordinates ( \(1,0.5\) ) and the point \(B\) has coordinates ( \(0.5,2.5\) ) where the units are centimetres. The curve \(C _ { 1 }\) is modelled by the equation $$x = \frac { a } { y + b } \quad 0.5 \leqslant y \leqslant 2.5$$
  1. Determine the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\) according to the model. The curve \(C _ { 2 }\) is modelled to be an arc of the circle with centre \(( 0,3 )\).
  2. Use calculus to determine the volume of plastic required to make the chess piece according to the model.
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Rotation about x-axis: polynomial or root function

A question asking for the volume when a region bounded by a polynomial, power, or root function (e.g., x^n, sqrt(x), x^(1/4)) and lines parallel to the axes is rotated about the x-axis.

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3 The curve \(y ^ { 2 } = x - 1\) for \(1 \leq x \leq 3\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. Find the volume of the solid formed.
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2 The function f is defined by $$f ( x ) = 2 x + 3 \quad 0 \leq x \leq 5$$ The region \(R\) is enclosed by \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x ) , x = 5\), the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis.
The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
Give an expression for the volume of the solid formed.
Tick ( ✓ ) one box. \(\pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { 5 } ( 2 x + 3 ) d x\) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{47b12ae4-ca3f-472c-9d15-2ef17a2a4d87-02_113_108_1539_1000} \(\pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { 5 } ( 2 x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{47b12ae4-ca3f-472c-9d15-2ef17a2a4d87-02_115_108_1699_1000} \(2 \pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { 5 } ( 2 x + 3 ) d x\) □ \(2 \pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { 5 } ( 2 x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\) □
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9. $$\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 2 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } } + x ^ { - \frac { 2 } { 3 } } \quad x > 0$$ The finite region bounded by the curve \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\), the line \(x = \frac { 1 } { 8 }\), the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 8\) is rotated through \(\theta\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution. Given that the volume of the solid formed is \(\frac { 461 } { 2 }\) units cubed, use algebraic integration to find the angle \(\theta\) through which the region is rotated.
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Volume requiring substitution or integration by parts

A question is this type if and only if the volume integral explicitly requires or strongly suggests a substitution or integration by parts technique to evaluate.

19 Standard +0.7
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In this question you must show detailed reasoning. The finite region \(R\) is enclosed by the curve with equation \(y = \frac{8}{\sqrt{16+x^3}}\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x=0\) and \(x=4\). Region \(R\) is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact value of the volume generated. [4]
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2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8c358a10-a3e1-47b5-ae62-30ba6b76c167-2_627_551_429_790} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \left( x ^ { 3 } + 1 \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\) and the point \(P ( 2,3 )\) lying on the curve. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
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8. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0c4a3759-ecaa-47c3-a071-ce25fd11159f-28_680_1266_118_482} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure}
  1. Find \(\int x \cos 4 x d x\) Figure 3 shows part of the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt { x } \sin 2 x , \quad x \geqslant 0\) The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 3, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\) The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
  2. Find the exact value of the volume of this solid of revolution, giving your answer in its simplest form.
    (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0c4a3759-ecaa-47c3-a071-ce25fd11159f-32_2630_1828_121_121}
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Multi-part: volume and area

A question is this type if and only if it asks for both the volume of revolution and the area of the region being rotated (or a related area calculation).

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7. The finite region \(R\) is bounded by the curve with equation \(y = x + \frac { 2 } { x }\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\).
  1. Find the exact area of \(R\). The region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find the volume of the solid formed, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
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10 The function f is defined by \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 2 x + ( x + 1 ) ^ { - 2 }\) for \(x > - 1\).
  1. Find \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x )\) and \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime \prime } ( x )\) and hence verify that the function f has a minimum value at \(x = 0\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5c1ab2aa-3609-4245-b87a-98ecedc83a11-4_515_920_959_609} The points \(A \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } , 3 \right)\) and \(B \left( 1,2 \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right)\) lie on the curve \(y = 2 x + ( x + 1 ) ^ { - 2 }\), as shown in the diagram.
  2. Find the distance \(A B\).
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. {www.cie.org.uk} after the live examination series. }
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9. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{b822842d-ee62-40ce-a8de-967e556a80a8-26_915_912_255_580} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 is a sketch of the curve \(C\) with equation $$y = 2 x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } ( 4 - x ) \quad x \geqslant 0$$ The point \(P\) is the stationary point of \(C\).
  1. Find, using calculus, the \(x\) coordinate of \(P\). The region \(R _ { 1 }\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by \(C\) and the \(x\)-axis.
    The region \(R _ { 2 }\), also shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = k\), where \(k\) is a constant. Given that the area of \(R _ { 1 }\) is equal to the area of \(R _ { 2 }\)
  2. find, using calculus, the exact value of \(k\).
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Volume with trigonometric functions

A question is this type if and only if the curve equation involves trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan, sec, cosec) and the volume of revolution is required.

17 Standard +0.7
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3 Find the exact volume generated when the region enclosed between the \(x\)-axis and the portion of the curve \(y = \sin x\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = \pi\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
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3 Find the exact volume generated when the region enclosed between the \(x\)-axis and the portion of the curve \(y = \sin x\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = \pi\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
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Hardest question Hard +2.3 »
  1. A curve with equation \(y = f(x)\) has \(f(x) \geq 0\) for \(x \geq a\) and $$A = \int_a^b f(x) \, dx \quad \text{and} \quad V = \pi \int_a^b [f(x)]^2 \, dx$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants with \(b > a\). Use integration by substitution to show that for the positive constants \(r\) and \(h\) $$\pi \int_{a+h}^{b+h} [r + f(x - h)]^2 \, dx = \pi r^2 (b - a) + 2\pi rA + V$$ [3]
  2. % \includegraphics{figure_1} - Shows a curve with vertical asymptotes at x=m and x=n, crossing y-axis at point p Figure 1 shows part of the curve \(C\) with equation \(y = 4 + \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}\cos x + \sin x}\) This curve has asymptotes \(x = m\) and \(x = n\) and crosses the \(y\)-axis at \((0, p)\). (a) Find the value of \(p\), the value of \(m\) and the value of \(n\). [4] (b) Show that the equation of \(C\) can be written in the form \(y = r + f(x - h)\) and specify the function \(f\) and the constants \(r\) and \(h\). [4] The region bounded by \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = \frac{\pi}{6}\) and \(x = \frac{\pi}{3}\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis. (c) Find the volume of the solid formed. [9]
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Rotation about x-axis: rational or reciprocal function

A question asking for the volume when a region bounded by a rational or reciprocal function (e.g., a/x, 1/(ax+b), 6/sqrt(3x+1)) and lines parallel to the axes is rotated about the x-axis.

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\includegraphics{figure_2} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac{a}{x}\), where \(a\) is a positive constant. Given that the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(x\)-axis is \(24\pi\), find the value of \(a\). [4]
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  1. Find \(\int (3x + 7)^9 \, dx\). [3]
  2. \includegraphics{figure_5b} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 3\), \(x = 6\) and \(y = 0\). The shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid produced, simplifying your answer. [5]
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11 The equation of a curve is \(y = \frac { 9 } { 2 - x }\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and determine, with a reason, whether the curve has any stationary points.
  2. Find the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve, the coordinate axes and the line \(x = 1\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Find the set of values of \(k\) for which the line \(y = x + k\) intersects the curve at two distinct points.
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Multi-part: volume and tangent/normal

A question is this type if and only if it asks for both a volume of revolution and also requires finding equations of tangents or normals to the curve.

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The equation of a curve is \(y = \frac{A}{2x - 1}\).
  1. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 2\) is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(x\)-axis. [4]
  2. Given that the line \(2y = x + c\) is a normal to the curve, find the possible values of the constant \(c\). [6]
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9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{08729aab-586b-4210-94c9-77b1f6b1d873-4_719_670_264_735} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { } ( 3 x + 1 )\) and the points \(P ( 0,1 )\) and \(Q ( 1,2 )\) on the curve. The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(y = 2\).
  1. Find the area of the shaded region.
  2. Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. Tangents are drawn to the curve at the points \(P\) and \(Q\).
  3. Find the acute angle, in degrees correct to 1 decimal place, between the two tangents.
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\includegraphics{figure_11} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac{x}{2} + \frac{6}{x}\). The line \(y = 4\) intersects the curve at the points \(P\) and \(Q\).
  1. Show that the tangents to the curve at \(P\) and \(Q\) meet at a point on the line \(y = x\). [6]
  2. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360° about the \(x\)-axis. Give your answer in terms of \(\pi\). [6]
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Applied context: real-world solid

A question is this type if and only if the volume of revolution is presented in a real-world context (e.g., vase, tunnel, doorknob, candle) with practical interpretation required.

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9 The shape of a vase can be modelled by rotating the curve with equation \(16 x ^ { 2 } - ( y - 8 ) ^ { 2 } = 32\) between \(y = 0\) and \(y = 16\) completely about the \(\boldsymbol { y }\)-axis. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{063bbfa5-df49-44a1-8143-5e076397f63f-09_890_1210_1555_424} The vase has a base.
Find the volume of water needed to fill the vase, giving your answer as an exact value.
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  1. A tunnel is 100 m long. Its cross-section, shown in Fig. 9.1, is modelled by the curve $$y = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \left( 10 x - x ^ { 2 } \right) ,$$ where \(x\) and \(y\) are horizontal and vertical distances in metres. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{72b4624f-e716-4a37-96f3-01b46e0bd0fd-5_506_812_676_653} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 9.1}
    \end{figure} Using this model,
    (A) find the greatest height of the tunnel,
    (B) explain why \(100 \int _ { 0 } ^ { 10 } y \mathrm {~d} x\) gives the volume, in cubic metres, of earth removed to make the tunnel. Calculate this volume.
  2. The roof of the tunnel is re-shaped to allow for larger vehicles. Fig. 9.2 shows the new crosssection. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{72b4624f-e716-4a37-96f3-01b46e0bd0fd-5_513_1256_1894_575} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 9.2}
    \end{figure} Use the trapezium rule with 5 strips to estimate the new cross-sectional area.
    Hence estimate the volume of earth removed when the tunnel is re-shaped.
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7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{75a62878-dd50-4d52-915a-fe329935d97a-14_577_716_360_296} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{75a62878-dd50-4d52-915a-fe329935d97a-14_630_705_296_1153} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows the central cross-section \(A O B C D\) of a circular bird bath, which is made of concrete. Measurements of the height and diameter of the bird bath, and the depth of the bowl of the bird bath have been taken in order to estimate the amount of concrete that was required to make this bird bath. Using these measurements, the cross-sectional curve CD, shown in Figure 2, is modelled as a curve with equation $$y = 1 + k x ^ { 2 } \quad - 0.2 \leqslant x \leqslant 0.2$$ where \(k\) is a constant and where \(O\) is the fixed origin.
The height of the bird bath measured 1.16 m and the diameter, \(A B\), of the base of the bird bath measured 0.40 m , as shown in Figure 1.
  1. Suggest the maximum depth of the bird bath.
  2. Find the value of \(k\).
  3. Hence find the volume of concrete that was required to make the bird bath according to this model. Give your answer, in \(\mathrm { m } ^ { 3 }\), correct to 3 significant figures.
  4. State a limitation of the model. It was later discovered that the volume of concrete used to make the bird bath was \(0.127 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 }\) correct to 3 significant figures.
  5. Using this information and the answer to part (c), evaluate the model, explaining your reasoning.
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Surface area of revolution: Cartesian curve

A question asking for the surface area generated when a curve given in Cartesian form is rotated about an axis.

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The curve \(C\) has equation \(y = 2x^3\), \(0 \leq x \leq 2\). 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. [5]
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4 A curve has equation $$y = \frac { 1 } { 3 } x ^ { 3 } + 1$$ The length of the arc of the curve joining the point where \(x = 0\) to the point where \(x = 1\) is denoted by \(s\). Show that $$s = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \sqrt { } \left( 1 + x ^ { 4 } \right) \mathrm { d } x$$ The surface area generated when this arc is rotated through one complete revolution about the \(x\)-axis is denoted by \(S\). Show that $$S = \frac { 1 } { 9 } \pi ( 18 s + 2 \sqrt { } 2 - 1 )$$ [Do not attempt to evaluate \(s\) or \(S\).]
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3 A curve has equation \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { x }\) for \(\ln \frac { 4 } { 3 } \leqslant x \leqslant \ln \frac { 12 } { 5 }\). The area of the surface generated when the curve is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis is denoted by \(A\).
  1. Use the substitution \(u = \mathrm { e } ^ { x }\) to show that $$A = 2 \pi \int _ { \frac { 4 } { 3 } } ^ { \frac { 12 } { 5 } } \sqrt { 1 + u ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} u$$
  2. Use the substitution \(u = \sinh v\) to show that $$A = \pi \left( \frac { 904 } { 225 } + \ln \frac { 5 } { 3 } \right) .$$ \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{374b91df-926d-4f7f-a1d3-a54c70e8ff0e-06_2716_38_109_2012} \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{374b91df-926d-4f7f-a1d3-a54c70e8ff0e-07_2726_35_97_20}
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Volume with implicit or parametric curves

A question is this type if and only if the curve is given in implicit form (e.g., x² + y² = r²) or parametric form (x = f(t), y = g(t)) and volume of revolution is required.

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  1. Show that the volume of the solid formed is \(\frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi ( \pi + 2 )\).
  2. Find a cartesian equation for the curve.
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8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{05e75fa2-81ae-44b1-b073-4100f5d911e0-12_771_839_262_651} The diagram shows the circle with equation \(( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } = 8\). The chord \(A B\) of the circle intersects the positive \(y\)-axis at \(A\) and is parallel to the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Find, by calculation, the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\).
  2. Find the volume of revolution when the shaded segment, bounded by the circle and the chord \(A B\), is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
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12. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{cb92f7b6-2ba5-4703-9595-9ba8570fc52b-21_645_935_301_589} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 5}
\end{figure} Figure 5 shows part of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = 2 \cos \theta \quad y = \sin 2 \theta \quad 0 \leq \theta \leq \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The region \(R\), shown shaded in figure 5, is bounded by the curve \(C\), the line \(x = \sqrt { 2 }\) and the \(x\)-axis. This shaded region is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid revolution.
a. Show that the volume of the solid of revolution formed is given by the integral. $$k \int _ { \frac { \pi } { 4 } } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 2 } } \sin ^ { 3 } \theta \cos ^ { 2 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta$$ where \(k\) is a constant. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{cb92f7b6-2ba5-4703-9595-9ba8570fc52b-22_164_1148_54_118}
b. Hence, find the exact value for this volume, giving your answer in the form \(p \pi \sqrt { 2 }\) where \(p\) is a constant.
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Volume with exponential functions

A question where the curve equation involves exponential functions (e^x or similar) and the volume of revolution is required.

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8 Find the exact volume of the solid of revolution generated by rotating the graph of \(y = 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { x }\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = 2\) through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
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8 Find the exact volume of the solid of revolution generated by rotating the graph of \(y = 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { x }\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = 2\) through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
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5. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{825f6c7d-5399-4e7f-bacd-b7c0831aab06-1_408_858_1893_488} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 4 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\).
The shaded region bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 2\) is rotated through four right angles about the \(x\)-axis. Find, in terms of \(\pi\) and e, the exact volume of the solid formed.
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Surface area of revolution: parametric curve

A question asking for the surface area generated when a curve given in parametric form is rotated about an axis.

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4 The curve \(C\) has parametric equations \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } t ^ { 2 } - \ln t , y = 2 t\), for \(1 \leqslant t \leqslant 4\). When \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis, a surface of revolution is formed of surface area \(S\). Determine the exact value of \(S\).
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10. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9516df6d-0e85-45d8-afb0-281c80450159-28_387_474_340_324} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9516df6d-0e85-45d8-afb0-281c80450159-28_448_716_315_1023} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a picture of a plant pot.
The plant pot has
  • a flat circular base of radius 10 cm
  • a height of 15 cm
Figure 3 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = 10 + 15 t - 5 t ^ { 3 } \quad y = 15 t ^ { 2 } \quad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 1$$ The curved inner surface of the plant pot is modelled by the surface of revolution formed by rotating curve \(C\) through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(y\)-axis.
  1. Show that, according to the model, the area of the curved inner surface of the plant pot is given by $$150 \pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \left( 2 + 3 t + 2 t ^ { 2 } + 2 t ^ { 3 } - t ^ { 5 } \right) \mathrm { d } t$$
  2. Determine, according to the model, the total area of the inner surface of the plant pot. Each plant pot will be painted with one coat of paint, both inside and outside. The paint in one tin will cover an area of \(12 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\)
  3. Use the answer to part (b) to estimate how many plant pots can be painted using one tin of paint.
  4. Give a reason why the model might not give an accurate answer to part (c).
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1 A curve is given by \(x = t ^ { 2 } - 2 \ln t , y = 4 t\) for \(t > 0\). When the arc of the curve between the points where \(t = 1\) and \(t = 4\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis, a surface of revolution is formed with surface area \(A\).
Given that \(A = k \pi\), where \(k\) is an integer,
  • write down an integral which gives \(A\) and
  • find the value of \(k\).
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Multi-part: volume and stationary points

A question is this type if and only if it asks for both a volume of revolution and requires finding or using stationary points (maxima, minima) of the curve.

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8 The equation of a curve is \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 8 x - x ^ { 2 } \right)\). Find
  1. an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\), and the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve,
  2. the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
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9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{71fe6352-e0dc-4c3a-8b54-99709a1782ca-4_602_899_248_625} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = x + \frac { 4 } { x }\) which has a minimum point at \(M\). The line \(y = 5\) intersects the curve at the points \(A\) and \(B\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(A , B\) and \(M\).
  2. Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
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9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{20893bfc-3300-4205-9d2c-729cc3243971-4_547_1401_264_370} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x } \sqrt { } ( 1 + 2 x )\) and its maximum point \(M\). The shaded region between the curve and the axes is denoted by \(R\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Find by integration the volume of the solid obtained when \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Give your answer in terms of \(\pi\) and e.
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Rotation about x-axis, region between two curves

A question is this type if and only if it asks for the volume when a region bounded by two distinct curves (or a curve and a non-axis line) is rotated about the x-axis, requiring subtraction of volumes.

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\includegraphics{figure_4} The diagram shows the curves \(y = e^{3x}\) and \(y = (2x - 1)^4\). The shaded region is bounded by the two curves and the line \(x = \frac{1}{2}\). The shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid produced. [7]
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Multi-part: volume and related rates

A question is this type if and only if it asks for a volume of revolution and also involves a related rates problem (e.g., rate of change of volume with respect to time).

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8 The equation of a curve is \(y = \frac { 6 } { 5 - 2 x }\).
  1. Calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where \(x = 1\).
  2. A point with coordinates \(( x , y )\) moves along the curve in such a way that the rate of increase of \(y\) has a constant value of 0.02 units per second. Find the rate of increase of \(x\) when \(x = 1\).
  3. The region between the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(x = 1\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. Show that the volume obtained is \(\frac { 12 } { 5 } \pi\).
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Volume with numerical methods

A question is this type if and only if it involves using numerical methods (trapezium rule, Simpson's rule, mid-ordinate rule) to estimate a volume or related integral.

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6. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{687756c0-2038-4077-8c5c-fe0ca0f6ce65-2_444_825_1571_516} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt { \frac { x } { x + 1 } }\).
The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 3\).
  1. Use Simpson's rule with six strips to estimate the area of the shaded region. The shaded region is rotated through four right angles about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Show that the volume of the solid formed is \(\pi ( 3 - \ln 4 )\).
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Rotation about y-axis, region between two curves

A question is this type if and only if it asks for the volume when a region bounded by two distinct curves (or a curve and a non-axis line) is rotated about the y-axis, requiring subtraction of volumes or use of cylindrical shells.

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Fig. 6 shows the region enclosed by part of the curve \(y = 2x^2\), the straight line \(x + y = 3\), and the \(y\)-axis. The curve and the straight line meet at \(P(1, 2)\). \includegraphics{figure_1} The shaded region is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(y\)-axis. Find, in terms of \(\pi\), the volume of the solid of revolution formed. [7]
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Volume using cone or cylinder formula

A question is this type if and only if it explicitly suggests or requires using the standard formula for the volume of a cone or cylinder in addition to integration.

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15 A typical tube of toothpaste measures 5.4 cm across the straight edge at the top and is 12 cm high. It contains 75 ml of toothpaste so it needs to have an internal volume of \(75 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }\). Comment on the accuracy of the formula \(V = \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi r ^ { 2 } h\), as given in line 41 , for the volume in this case. \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}
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Volume with logarithmic functions

A question where the curve equation involves logarithmic functions (ln x or similar) and the volume of revolution is required.

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\includegraphics{figure_4} The figure shows part of the graph of \(y = (x - 3)\sqrt{\ln x}\). The portion of the graph below the x-axis is rotated by \(2\pi\) radians around the x-axis to form a solid of revolution, S. Determine the exact volume of S. [7]
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Volume with exact answer required

A question is this type if and only if it explicitly requires the final answer in exact form (in terms of π, e, ln, or surds) rather than a decimal approximation.

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7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f8b66d63-96ce-43d2-bd28-c048070feac3-3_456_606_182_735} The diagram shows the region \(R\) bounded by the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 5 x + 3 } }\) and the lines \(x = 0\), \(x = 3\) and \(y = 0\). Find the exact volume of the solid formed when the region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis, simplifying your answer.
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