When determining the volume of the solid formed by revolving the area constrained by the curves below using the Shell Method, is the shell height y^2? (Also: rotation is about the x-axis)
The lines: y = x^(1/2)
y = (x - 2)
y = 0

Any and all help is greatly appreciated! :)

Question

When determining the volume of the solid formed by revolving the area constrained by the curves below using the Shell Method, is the shell height y^2? (Also: rotation is about the x-axis)
The lines: y = x^(1/2)
                y = (x - 2)
                y = 0

Any and all help is greatly appreciated! :)

amonoconnor · Answer

Hey @AccessDenied! Would you be willing to help me on this one? :)

accessdenied · Answer

Does it specify the axis of rotation here or is it supposed to be y=0?

amonoconnor · Answer

It is rotated (revolved) about the x-axis. :)

accessdenied · Answer

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Had to get my mouse working to draw lol