Rotation about x-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 (not involving parametric, implicit, or piecewise definitions) and lines parallel to the axes is rotated about the x-axis.

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CAIE P1 2007 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.5
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b24ed4c7-ab07-45f4-adf2-027734c36b62-2_633_787_402_680} The diagram shows the curve \(y = 3 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } }\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\). Find the volume of the solid obtained when this shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
CAIE P1 2009 June Q9
8 marks Moderate -0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3b527397-7781-41e9-8218-57277cc977bf-3_391_595_1978_774} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 6 } { 3 x - 2 }\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at the point where \(x = 2\).
  2. Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
CAIE P1 2010 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.5
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{dcc8cfc5-7ed3-4e4d-9856-b12e38ac69ef-2_486_727_625_708} 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 \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis is \(24 \pi\), find the value of \(a\).
CAIE P1 2011 June Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.8
3
  1. Sketch the curve \(y = ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\).
  2. The region enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. Find the volume obtained, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
CAIE P1 2012 June Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.3
1 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fa90db86-a73a-40db-b416-3c9f470fa207-2_618_533_246_808} The diagram shows the region enclosed by the curve \(y = \frac { 6 } { 2 x - 3 }\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 2\) and \(x = 3\). Find, in terms of \(\pi\), the volume obtained when this region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P1 2016 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.5
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.
CAIE P1 2009 November Q8
9 marks Moderate -0.3
8 The function f is such that \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = \frac { 3 } { 2 x + 5 }\) for \(x \in \mathbb { R } , x \neq - 2.5\).
  1. Obtain an expression for \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x )\) and explain why f is a decreasing function.
  2. Obtain an expression for \(\mathrm { f } ^ { - 1 } ( x )\).
  3. A curve has the equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). Find the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve, the coordinate axes and the line \(x = 2\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P1 2010 November Q11
11 marks Standard +0.3
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. \footnotetext{Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. }
Edexcel C4 2008 January Q3
5 marks Standard +0.2
3. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{ac7d862f-d10d-45ed-9077-ae4c7413cbf6-04_493_490_278_712} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} The curve shown in Figure 2 has equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { ( 2 x + 1 ) }\). The finite region bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = a\) and \(x = b\) is shown shaded in Figure 2. This region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis to generate a solid of revolution. Find the volume of the solid generated. Express your answer as a single simplified fraction, in terms of \(a\) and \(b\).
Edexcel P4 2021 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{960fe82f-c180-422c-b409-a5cdc5fae924-06_974_1088_116_548} \section*{Figure 1} Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation $$y = \frac { 9 } { ( 2 x - 3 ) ^ { 1.25 } } \quad x > \frac { 3 } { 2 }$$ The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the curve, the line with equation \(y = 9\) and the line with equation \(x = 6\) This region is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution. Find, by algebraic integration, the exact volume of the solid generated.
Edexcel C4 2009 January Q2
9 marks Moderate -0.3
\begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a5579938-e202-4543-8513-6483ede49850-03_410_552_205_694} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 3 } { \sqrt { } ( 1 + 4 x ) }\). The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis, and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(x = 2\), as shown shaded in Figure 1.
  1. Use integration to find the area of \(R\). The region \(R\) is rotated \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Use integration to find the exact value of the volume of the solid formed.
OCR C3 Q5
8 marks Standard +0.2
5.
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The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 x + 1 } }\).
The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 5\).
  1. Find the area of the shaded region. The shaded region is rotated through four right angles about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find the volume of the solid formed, giving your answer in the form \(k \pi \ln 2\).
OCR C3 Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. The region bounded by the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } - 2 x\) and the \(x\)-axis is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
Find the volume of the solid formed, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
OCR C3 Q4
8 marks Moderate -0.3
4. The finite region \(R\) is bounded by the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 x - 1 }\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 2\).
  1. Find the exact area of \(R\).
  2. Show that the volume of the solid formed when \(R\) is rotated through four right angles about the \(x\)-axis is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\).
OCR C3 Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2.
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The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = x \sqrt { 2 - x } , 0 \leq x \leq 2\).
Find, in terms of \(\pi\), the volume of the solid formed when the region bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
OCR C3 Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
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 \(\pi\).
OCR C3 Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.3
5. The finite region \(R\) is bounded by the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt [ 3 ] { 3 x - 1 }\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = \frac { 2 } { 3 }\) and \(x = 3\).
  1. Find the area of \(R\).
  2. Find, in terms of \(\pi\), the volume of the solid formed when \(R\) is rotated through four right angles about the \(x\)-axis.
OCR C3 2007 January Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{1216a06e-7e14-48d7-a7ca-7acd8d71af5f-3_483_956_264_593} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 x + 2 } }\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0 , x = 2\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Find the exact area of the shaded region.
  2. The shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid formed, simplifying your answer.
OCR C3 2008 January Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. Find \(\int ( 3 x + 7 ) ^ { 9 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{32f90420-e1eb-47ab-b588-e3806b64813f-3_537_881_402_671} 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.
OCR C3 2005 June Q4
8 marks Moderate -0.3
4
  1. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{e0e2a26b-d4d6-46ea-ac12-a882f3465e5e-2_579_785_1279_721} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { 2 } { \sqrt { } x }\). The region \(R\), shaded in the diagram, is bounded by the curve and by the lines \(x = 1 , x = 5\) and \(y = 0\). The region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid formed.
  2. Use Simpson's rule, with 4 strips, to find an approximate value for $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 5 } \sqrt { } \left( x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \mathrm { d } x ,$$ giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places.
OCR C3 Specimen Q4
8 marks Moderate -0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b6b6e55a-a5ba-466c-ac9f-b5ef5bca7a3c-2_419_707_1576_660} The diagram shows the curve $$y = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { } ( 4 x + 1 ) }$$ The region \(R\) (shaded in the diagram) is enclosed by the curve, the axes and the line \(x = 2\).
  1. Show that the exact area of \(R\) is 1 .
  2. The region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid formed.
OCR MEI C4 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 The graph shows part of the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } + 1\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{62dbc58e-f498-483f-a9aa-05cb5aa44881-2_380_876_715_575} Find the volume when the area between this curve, the axes and the line \(x = 2\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { 0 }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
OCR MEI C4 Q3
4 marks Moderate -0.3
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.
OCR MEI C4 Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.3
3 The graph shows part of the curve \(y ^ { 2 } = ( x - 1 )\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{73112db3-7b05-48db-9fff-fdbac7dbd564-2_428_860_973_616} Find the volume when the area between this curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 5\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
OCR C3 2011 January Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{774bb427-5392-45d3-8e4e-47d08fb8a792-02_559_1191_1749_479} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 6 } { \sqrt { 3 x - 2 } }\). The region \(R\), shaded in the diagram, is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 1 , x = a\) and \(y = 0\), where \(a\) is a constant greater than 1 . It is given that the area of \(R\) is 16 square units. Find the value of \(a\) and hence find the exact volume of the solid formed when \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
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