AP Calculus I/AB > Volume by Method of Cylindrical Shells
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Volume by Method of Cylindrical Shells

  • I highly recommend starting with a sketch of the functions involved and drawing in a sample radius!
  • I recommend memorizing the formulas but also understanding the geometry that leads to the formulas.
  • If an interval is not given, you may need to set the two functions equal in order to determine the interval involved.
  • Sometimes, geometrical considerations can help you to check your results or even provide a non-calculus way to finish a problem.