In this lecture you will learn how to find the Volume by Method of Disks and Washers. Professor Switkes will start by walking through the three important equations. The first is Rotation about the x-axis which requires the usage of Disks, the second is Two Curves about the x-axis which requires Washers, and the third is Rotation about the y-axis which can use any appropriate method.
AP Calculus I/AB > Volume by Method of Disks and Washers
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Volume by Method of Disks and Washers
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.