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Volume of a Solid of Revolution : Method of Cylindrical Shells

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R is bounded below by the x-axis and above by the curve y=2cosx, 0 <= x <= Pi/2. Find the volume of the solid generated by the revolving R around the y-axis by the methods of cylindrical shells.

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The volume of a solid of revolution is found using the cylindrical shell method.

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