AP Calculus BC Flashcards: Disc Method Revolving Around Other Axes

Study Disc Method Revolving Around Other Axes in AP Calculus BC with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Describe how to use the disc method when revolving around a non-axis line.

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ANSWER

Adjust radius as $|f(x) - \text{line}|$ . The distance from curve to the line becomes the radius.

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Which integral represents the volume when the region bounded by

y=3x-x^2

and

y=0

is revolved about

y=4

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