📘 Volume from Rotation
🔹 A) Around Horizontal Axis (x-axis)
Disk Method (no hole)
V=π∫ab[R(x)]2dx
Washer Method (with hole)
V=π∫ab([R(x)]2−[r(x)]2)dx
- R(x) = outer radius
- r(x) = inner radius
🔹 Example (Disk)
Rotate y=x from 0 to 1 around x-axis:
V=π∫01x2dx=π[3x3]01=3π
🔹 B) Around Vertical Axis (y-axis)
Shell Method
V=2π∫ab(radius)(height)dx
- radius = distance to axis
- height = function value
🔹 Example (Shell)
Rotate y=x from 0 to 1 around y-axis:
V=2π∫01x⋅xdx=2π∫01x2dx=2π⋅31=32π
🔹 Summary Table
| Axis | Method | Formula |
|---|
| Horizontal | Disk | V=π∫[R(x)]2dx |
| Horizontal | Washer | V=π∫(R2−r2)dx |
| Vertical | Shell | V=2π∫(radius)(height)dx |
🔹 Key Takeaways
- Disk/Washer → slices ⟂ axis
- Shell → slices ∥ axis
- Always define radius clearly
- Sketch helps avoid mistakes