34 Lecture
MTH101
Midterm & Final Term Short Notes
Volume by slicing; Disks and Washers
Volume by slicing is a technique used in calculus to find the volume of three-dimensional objects. In particular, disks and washers are two common shapes that are used to find the volume of a solid.
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What is the formula for finding the volume of a disk using integration?
A. V = ?r^2
B. V = ?r^2h
C. V = ?h^2/4
D. V = ?h^2/2
Answer: B
When finding the volume of a washer using integration, what is the distance between the two radii?
A. The thickness of the washer
B. The diameter of the inner radius
C. The diameter of the outer radius
D. The difference between the two radii
Answer: A
What is the shape of the cross-section when finding the volume of a solid of revolution by slicing perpendicular to the axis of revolution?
A. Rectangle
B. Trapezoid
C. Triangle
D. Disk or washer
Answer: D
In which direction is the solid of revolution sliced when finding its volume using disks and washers?
A. Perpendicular to the axis of revolution
B. Parallel to the axis of revolution
C. Along the axis of revolution
D. Diagonal to the axis of revolution
Answer: A
What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid of revolution using disks?
A. V = ?r^2
B. V = ?r^2h
C. V = ?[a,b] f(x)^2 dx
D. V = ?[a,b] ?f(x)^2 dx
Answer: D
What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid of revolution using washers?
A. V = ?r^2
B. V = ?r^2h
C. V = ?[a,b] f(x)^2 dx
D. V = ?[a,b] ?(R^2-r^2) dx
Answer: D
When finding the volume of a solid of revolution using washers, what does the term "R" represent?
A. The radius of the solid at the outer edge of the washer
B. The radius of the solid at the inner edge of the washer
C. The radius of the washer itself
D. The thickness of the washer
Answer: A
When finding the volume of a solid of revolution using washers, what does the term "r" represent?
A. The radius of the solid at the outer edge of the washer
B. The radius of the solid at the inner edge of the washer
C. The radius of the washer itself
D. The thickness of the washer
Answer: B
What is the shape of the cross-section when finding the volume of a solid of revolution by slicing parallel to the axis of revolution?
A. Rectangle
B. Trapezoid
C. Triangle
D. Disk or washer
Answer: A
What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid of revolution by slicing parallel to the axis of revolution?
A. V = ?r^2
B. V = ?r^2h
C. V = ?[a,b] f(x) dx
D. V = ?[a,b] 2?xf(x) dx
Answer: D
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What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid using the disk method?
Answer: The formula for finding the volume of a solid using the disk method is V = ??(a to b) [f(x)]^2 dx.
What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid using the washer method?
Answer: The formula for finding the volume of a solid using the washer method is V = ??(a to b) [R(x)^2 - r(x)^2] dx.
What is the difference between the disk method and the washer method?
Answer: The disk method is used when the cross-sections are disks, while the washer method is used when the cross-sections are washers.
What is the difference between the inner radius and the outer radius in the washer method?
Answer: The inner radius is the distance from the center of the cross-section to the inner edge, while the outer radius is the distance from the center of the cross-section to the outer edge.
How do you know when to use the disk method or the washer method?
Answer: You use the disk method when the cross-sections are disks, and the washer method when the cross-sections are washers.
What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid when the cross-sections are semicircles?
Answer: The formula for finding the volume of a solid when the cross-sections are semicircles is V = 1/2 ??(a to b) [f(x)]^2 dx.
What is the formula for finding the volume of a solid when the cross-sections are squares?
Answer: The formula for finding the volume of a solid when the cross-sections are squares is V = ?(a to b) [f(x)]^2 dx.
What is the difference between a horizontal slice and a vertical slice?
Answer: A horizontal slice is parallel to the x-axis, while a vertical slice is parallel to the y-axis.
How do you find the volume of a solid using the disk or washer method when the function is not given in terms of x?
Answer: You can use the formula V = ??(a to b) [f(y)]^2 dy for the disk method and V = ??(a to b) [R(y)^2 - r(y)^2] dy for the washer method.
Can the disk and washer method be used for any solid?
Answer: No, the disk and washer method can only be used for solids that can be sliced into disks or washers perpendicular to a given axis.