Area of a surface of revolution
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NOTE: we are supposed to use the definition of the Area of a Surface of Revolution to solve this problem. I have attached this formula in a word document.
The problem:
Given: y = -x^2 + 4x defined on the closed domain [0,4]
Revolve the graph about the x-axis. Find the area of the surface obtained.
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The area of a surface of revolution is calculated using integrals. The solution is detailed and well presented.
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