Calculus 7.

3 Sketching Slope Fields Notes

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A slope field represents a differential equation on an 𝑥𝑦-plane. It shows the “slope” of all the
particular solutions to the differential equation.

Below is a differential equation with its accompanying slope field.

2𝑥

Use the differential equation to create a slope field.

1. 𝑥𝑦 2. 𝑦 2𝑥

 

 

      
 

 

3. The figure below shows the slope for the differential equation 1 𝑥𝑦.
a. Let 𝑓 be the function that satisfies the given
differential equation. Write an equation for the
tangent line to the curve 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 through the
point 1, 2 .
Write your questions 4. Below is a slope field for which of the following differential equations?
and thoughts here!

(A) 1 𝑥

(B) 𝑥

(C) 𝑥 𝑦

(D)

(E) ln 𝑦

7.3 Sketching Slope Fields

Calculus
Practice
Draw a slope field for each of the following differential equations. Use each of the coordinate points shown
in the graph.
1. 𝑥 𝑦 2. 2𝑦

 

 

       
 

 

𝑥 1
3. 4.
𝑦 2


y
 


   



    
 Write the letter of each slope field next to its matching differential equation.

5. _____ sin 𝑥 6. _____ 0.5𝑥 1 7. _____ 𝑥 𝑦 8. _____ 0.5𝑦

9. _____ 2 𝑦 10. _____ 11. _____ 𝑥 12. _____ 𝑥 𝑦

A. B. C.

D. E. F.

G. H.

13. Consider the differential equation given by and its slope field shown below.
a. Calculate at the point 1, 1 and verify that the result agrees with the figure.

b. Let 𝑓 be the function that satisfies the given differential equation. Write an
equation for the tangent line to the curve 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 through the point 1, 1 . Then
use your tangent line equation to estimate the value of 𝑓 1.2 .
14. The figure below shows the slope field for the differential equation .
a. Calculate at the point 3, 2 and verify that the result agrees
with the figure.

b. Let 𝑓 be the function that satisfies the given differential equation.

Write an equation for the tangent line to the curve 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥
through the point 3, 2 .

15.
3

3
3 2 1 0 1 2 3

Shown above is a slope field for which of the following differential equations?

(A) 𝑥𝑦 𝑦

(B) 𝑥𝑦 𝑦

(C) 𝑥 𝑦

(D) 𝑥 1 𝑦

(E) 𝑥 1

No test prep for this lesson. We will have some fun slope fields in 7.4!
7.3 Sketching Slope Fields
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Draw a slope field for each of the following differential equations. Use each of the coordinate points shown
in the graph.
1. 𝑥 2𝑦 2.

 

 

       
 

 

Match the differential equation with its slope field.

3. 𝑥𝑦
(A) (B) (C) (D)

4. 𝑥 𝑦
(A) (B) (C) (D)
5. The figure below shows the slope field for the differential equation 2𝑥𝑦
Let 𝑓 be the function that satisfies the given differential
equation. Write an equation for the tangent line to the
curve 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 through the point 2, 3 .

6. The figure below shows the slope field for the differential equation 𝑒 𝑦
Let 𝑓 be the function that satisfies the given differential
equation. Write an equation for the tangent line to the
curve 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 through the point 0, 3 .

Answers to 7.3 CA #1
1. 2.
  3. D 4. C
 

       
  5. 𝑦 3 12 𝑥 2 6. 𝑦 3 3𝑥
 
 Calculus 7.7 Separation of Variables (Particular Solutions) Notes
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1. Find the solution to the differential equation 𝑥𝑦 with
initial condition 𝑦 1 1.

2. Find the solution 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 to the differential equation

with initial condition 𝑓 2 1.

3. Find the solution to the differential equation 𝑦 2 𝑒

with initial condition 𝑦 0 1,
7.7 Separation of Variables (Particular Solutions)
Calculus
Practice
For each differential equation, find the solution that passes through the given initial condition.
1. 𝑦 cos 𝑥 and 𝑦 4 when 𝑥 0 2. if 𝑦 0 2

3. 𝑦 sin 𝑥 if 𝑦 2 4. 8 𝑦 and 𝑦 6 when 𝑥 0

5. 𝑦 5 𝑥 2 when 𝑓 0 1 6. if 𝑦 0 4
 7. Find the particular solution to 𝑒 when 𝑓 0 2. Sketch the
graph of this particular solution on the slope field provided.

8. Find the particular solution to 𝑥𝑦 if 𝑦 1 when 𝑥 0. Sketch

the graph of this particular solution on the slope field provided.

7.7 Separation of Variables (Particular Solutions) Test Prep

9. Consider the differential equation 𝑒 4𝑥 1 . Let 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 be the particular solution to the differential
equation that passes through 2,0 .

(a) Write an equation for the line tangent to the graph of 𝑓 at the point 2,0 . Use the tangent line to
approximate 𝑓 2.2 .

(b) Find 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 , the particular solution to the differential equation that passes through 2,0 .
10. One of Mr. Kelly’s calculus students attempted to solve the differential equation 2𝑥𝑦 with initial
condition 𝑦 3 when 𝑥 0. In which step, if any, does an error first appear?

Step 1: 𝑑𝑦 2𝑥 𝑑𝑥
Step 2: ln|𝑦| 𝑥 𝐶
Step 3: |𝑦| 𝑒 𝐶
Step 4: Since 𝑦 3 when 𝑥 0, 3 𝑒 𝐶.
Step 5: 𝑦 𝑒 2

(A) Step 2 (B) Step 3 (C) Step 4 (D) Step 5 (E) There is no
error in the solution.

11. Consider the differential equation 6 2𝑦. Let 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 be the particular solution to the differential
equation with the initial condition 𝑓 0 4.

a. Write an equation for the line tangent to the graph of 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 at 𝑥 0. Use the tangent line to
approximate 𝑓 0.6 .

b. Find the value of at the point 0, 4 . Is the graph of 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 concave up or concave down at the point
0, 4 ? Give a reason for your answer.

c. Find 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 , the particular solution to the differential equation with the initial condition 𝑓 0 4.

d. For the particular solution 𝑦 𝑓 𝑥 found in part c, find lim 𝑓 𝑥 .

→
12. The graph of the derivative of 𝑓, 𝑓 , is shown to the right. The y
domain of 𝑓 is the set of all 𝑥 such that 4 𝑥 0. 
𝑓 𝑥
Given that 𝑓 2 0, find the solution 𝑓 𝑥 .
x
  



13. Mr. Bean’s favorite addiction (rhymes with Poctor Depper) is put into a cylindrical
container with radius 3 inches, as shown in the figure above. Let ℎ be the depth of 3 in
the soda in the container, measured in inches, where ℎ is a function of time 𝑡,
measured in minutes. The volume 𝑉 of soda in the container is changing at the rate
of √ℎ cubic inches per minute throughout the morning. Given that ℎ 9 at the
start of 1st period (𝑡 0), solve the differential equation for ℎ as a function of 𝑡.
(The volume 𝑉 of a cylinder with radius 𝑟 and height ℎ is 𝑉 𝜋𝑟 ℎ.) ℎ in

14. The rate at which a baby koala bear gains weight is proportional to the difference between its adult weight and
its current weight. At time 𝑡 0, when the bear is first weighed, its weight is 2 pounds. If 𝐵 𝑡 is the weight
of the bear, in pounds, at time 𝑡 days after it is first weighed, then 20 𝐵 . Find 𝑦 𝐵 𝑡 , the
particular solution to the differential equation.
 Calculus 8.1 Average Value of a Function Notes
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Recall:
Intermediate Value Theorem: Average Rate of Change:
𝑓 𝑏 𝑓 𝑎
𝑏 𝑎

Mean Value Theorem (MVT):

𝑓 𝑏 𝑓 𝑎
𝑓 𝑐
𝑏 𝑎

Average Value of a Function: The average value of a function on the interval 𝑎, 𝑏

1
𝑓 𝑥 𝑑𝑥
𝑏 𝑎

y
1. Find the average value of 𝑓 𝑥 6 𝑥 on 1, 3 . 





f

x
     

When does the function assume this value?



Comparing average rate of change and average value of a function.

Set up the equation for each question and use a calculator to solve it.
2. ℎ 𝑡 16𝑡 41𝑡 10. ℎ is height (feet) and 𝑡 is time (seconds).
a. What is the average height during the first 3 seconds?

b. What is the average velocity during the first 3 seconds?

3. 𝑟 𝑥 2 sin 𝑥 1, where 𝑟 is the rate at which Mr. Brust’s waistline is changing (inches per
month) and 𝑥 is time (months).
a. What is the average rate of change that Mr. Brust’s waistline changes from the 10th to the
12th month?

b. What is the average change of this rate during the first 5 months?
8.1 Average Value of a Function
Calculus
Practice
Find the average value of each function on the given interval.
1. 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥 on 2, 4 2. 𝑓 𝑥 sin 𝑥 on 0, 𝜋

3. 𝑓 𝑥 √𝑥 on 0, 16 4. 𝑓 𝑥 on 4, 2

On the given interval, find the 𝒙-value where the function is equivalent to the average value on that
interval.
5. 𝑓 𝑥 2𝑥 2 on 1, 4 6. 𝑓 𝑥 on 0, 3
Find the average rate of change on the given interval.
7. 𝑓 𝑥 2𝑥 6 on 1, 3 8. 𝑦 𝑥 2𝑥 2 on 1, 1

Find where the instantaneous rate of change is equivalent to the average rate of change. (MVT)
9. 𝑦 𝑥 4𝑥 3 on 0, 4 10. 𝑦 √9 8𝑥 on 2, 0

11. Calculator active problem. The temperature (in 12. Calculator active problem. The depth of water
°F) 𝑡 hours after 9 AM is approximated by the in Mr. Brust’s hot tub can be represented by the
function 𝑇 𝑡 50 14 sin . Find the average formula ℎ 𝑡 2 cos 𝑡 , where 𝑡 is the time in
minutes since he begins pouring in water and ℎ 𝑡
temperature during the time period 9 AM to 9 PM.
is measured in feet. What is the average depth of
the water during the first three minutes? Set up
the expression and use a calculator to help solve.
8.1 Average Value of a Function Test Prep

13. Calculator active problem. The temperature outside during a 12-hour period is given by
𝜋ℎ
𝑇 ℎ 60 5 cos , 0 ℎ 12
8
Where 𝑇 ℎ is measured in degrees Fahrenheit and ℎ is measured in hours. Find the average temperature, to
the nearest degree Fahrenheit, between ℎ 2 and ℎ 9.

14. Find the number(s) 𝑏 such that the average value of 𝑦 2 6𝑥 3𝑥 on the interval 0, 𝑏 is equal 3. Hint:
quadratic formula needed!

15. Calculator active problem. Traffic flow is defined as the rate at which cars pass through an intersection,
measured in cars per minute. The traffic flow at a particular intersection is modeled by the function 𝐹 defined
by
𝐹 𝑡 37 6 cos for 0 𝑡 20,
where 𝐹 𝑡 is measured in cars per minute and 𝑡 is measured in minutes.

a. What is the average value of the traffic flow over the time interval 10 𝑡 15? Indicate units of
measure.

b. What is the average rate of change of the traffic flow over the time interval 10 𝑡 15? Indicate units of
measure.
 Calculus 8.4 Area Between Curves (with respect to 𝒙) Notes
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Recall: y
 Find the area under the curve of 𝑓 𝑥 

How would you find the area between two curves? 

Area Between Two Curves: 


𝐴 𝑓 𝑥 𝑔 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 x
    
𝑓 𝑥 𝑔 𝑥 for all 𝑥 in 𝑎, 𝑏 

1. Find the area bounded by the curves of 𝑦 𝑥 2, 𝑦 𝑥, 𝑥 0, 

y

and 𝑥 1.


x
  



2. Find the area bounded by 𝑦 2 𝑥 and 𝑦 𝑥.

3. Set up the integral that allows you to find the area in the first quadrant that is bounded above by
𝑦 √𝑥 and below by 𝑦 𝑥 6.
Write your questions Be careful of a rounding error.
and thoughts here!
4. Find the area bounded by the curves 𝑦 ln 𝑥 and 𝑦 𝑥 2.

5. Let 𝑅 be the region bounded by the graphs 𝑦 2√𝑥 and 𝑦 as

shown in the figure. If the line 𝑥 𝑘 divides 𝑅 into two regions of
equal area, what is the value of 𝑘?

8.4 Area Between Curves (with respect to 𝒙)

Calculus
Practice
Sketch the graph of each equation, then set up the integral to find the area of the region bounded by the
graphs. Do NOT evaluate, just set up the integral!
1. 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥 2, 𝑔 𝑥 𝑥, 2. 𝑓 𝑥 6 𝑥 and 𝑔 𝑥 𝑥 3. 𝑦 𝑥, 𝑦 2 𝑥, 𝑦 0
𝑥 2, and 𝑥 1.
Find the area of the region bounded by the following graphs. Show your work.
4. 𝑦 , 𝑦 0, 𝑥 1, 𝑥 5 5. 𝑦 𝑥 and 𝑦 𝑥

6. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑥 0 and 𝑦 𝑥 2 7. Calculator active. 𝑦 𝑒 2 and 𝑦 √4 𝑥

Set up an integral(s) that represents the shaded region. Do not solve. Use a calculator if necessary to help
find the lower and upper bounds.
8. 𝑦 𝑥 4𝑥 3, 𝑦 3, and 9. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑦 0, and 𝑦 3 𝑥 10. 𝑦 4𝑥 𝑥 , 𝑦 1, and
𝑦 6 2𝑥 𝑦 𝑥
 Let 𝑹 be the region bounded by the given curves as shown in the figure. If the line 𝒙 𝒌 divides 𝑹 into
two regions of equal area, find the value of 𝒌
11. 𝑦 ,𝑦 2, 𝑥 1, and 𝑥 4 12. 𝑦 𝑥 8𝑥 16, 𝑦 2𝑥 4, 𝑥 2, and
𝑥 4

𝑹
𝑹

13. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑦 √𝑥, and 𝑥 3

8.4 Area Between Curves (with respect to 𝒙) Test Prep

14. Calculator active problem. If 0 𝑘 and the 15. Calculator active problem. The shared region in
area under the curve 𝑦 sin 𝑥 from 𝑥 𝑘 to the figure above is bounded by the graph 𝑦
𝑥 is 0.2, then what is the value of 𝑘? √2 𝑥 𝑥 and the lines 𝑥 3, 𝑥 3, and
𝑦 2. What is the area of this region?
 Calculus 8.8 Volumes with Cross Sections: Triangles and
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Semicircles Notes
A region is bounded by 𝑦 𝑥 and 𝑦 √𝑥, and forms the base of various
solids. The cross sections of each solid are listed below, but they are all
perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis.
a. Equilateral triangle
b. Isosceles right triangle
c. Semicircle

Volume of a Solid with known Cross Sections

𝑉 𝐴 𝑥 𝑑𝑥

where 𝑨 𝒙 is the area of a cross section perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis.

EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE ISOSCELES RIGHT TRIANGLE

cross sections cross sections
√𝟑 𝟐 𝟏 𝟐
𝑉 𝒔 𝑑𝑥 𝑉 𝒔 𝑑𝑥
𝟒 𝟐
where 𝑠 𝑓 𝑥 𝑔 𝑥 𝑠 𝑓 𝑥 𝑔 𝑥

SEMICIRCLES cross sections

𝟏 𝟐
𝑉 𝝅𝒓 𝑑𝑥
𝟐

where 𝑟

Find the volume of each solid with the given cross sections perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis.
a. Equilateral triangle b. Isosceles right triangle c. Semicircle
8.8 Volumes with Cross Sections: Triangles and Semicircles
Calculus
Practice
The bounded region shown for each problem represents the base of a solid. Find the volume of each solid
based on the given cross sections. Set up the integral(s) first, then use a calculator to evaluate.
1. Semicircle cross sections 𝑥 0, 𝑦 2, and 𝑦 √𝑥 2. Equilateral triangle cross
perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis. sections perpendicular to the 𝑦-
axis.

3. Isosceles right triangle, with a 𝑦 √𝑥 1, 𝑥 3, and 𝑦 0 4. Semicircle cross sections

leg on the base perpendicular to perpendicular to the 𝑦-axis.
the 𝑥-axis.

5. Semicircle cross sections 𝑦 2 ln 𝑥, 𝑦 2, and 𝑥 1 6. Isosceles right triangle, with a

perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis. leg on the base perpendicular to
𝑒, 2 the 𝑦-axis.

7. The 𝑦-axis, 𝑦 sin 𝑥, and 𝑦 1 for 0 𝑥 . Each cross section perpendicular

to the 𝑦-axis is a semicircle.
8. The region in the first quadrant bounded by 𝑦 𝑒 and the vertical line
𝑥 1. The cross sections perpendicular to the 𝑦-axis are equilateral
triangles. 1, 𝑒

9. The region bounded by 𝑦 √𝑥 and 𝑦 is the base of a solid with

cross sections perpendicular to the 𝑦-axis that are semicircles.

10. The 𝑥-axis and the graph of 𝑦 √1 𝑥 . Each cross-section perpendicular to

the 𝑥-axis is an isosceles right triangle with the leg (not the hypotenuse) on the
base.

The following curves create a bounded region. Each solid has cross sections perpendicular to the x-axis
that are semicircles. Find the volume of each solid based on the given cross sections. Set up the integral(s)
first, then use a calculator to evaluate.
11. 𝑦 𝑥 4, 𝑦 4 𝑥, and 𝑥 0. 12. 𝑥 𝑦 49

No test prep for this lesson because these questions are similar to the free response portion of an AP Exam.
8.8 Volumes with Cross Sections: Triangles and Semicircles
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
The bounded region shown for each problem represents the base of a solid. Find the volume of each solid
based on the given cross sections. Set up the integral(s) first, then use a calculator to evaluate.
1. Semicircle cross sections 𝑦 √3𝑥 1, 𝑦 𝑥 1 2. Equilateral triangle cross
perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis. sections perpendicular to the 𝑦-
axis.

3. Isosceles right triangle cross 𝑦 ln 𝑥 , 𝑦 3 𝑥 and the 𝑥-axis 4. Semicircle cross sections
sections perpendicular to the 𝑥- perpendicular to the 𝑦-axis.
axis.
2.2079, 0.792

5. A region is bounded by 𝑦 𝑥 2𝑥 3 and 𝑦 2 𝑥 as shown in the

figure. The cross sections perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis are isosceles right
triangles. Set up the integral, but do not evaluate.

6. The base of a solid is the region bounded by the 𝑦-axis, the graphs of 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑦 0, and 𝑦 3 𝑥. For the
solid, each cross section perpendicular to the 𝑦-axis is a semicircle. Set up
the integral, but do not evaluate.
1.6972, 1.3027
7. A region is bounded by 𝑦 0.8𝑥 2𝑥 2 and 𝑦 2 as shown in the
figure. Each cross section perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis is an equilateral 2.5, 2
triangle. Set up the integral, but do not evaluate.

8. The region bounded by the 𝑦-axis, the graph of 𝑦 √𝑥 and the line
𝑦 4 is shown. For the solid, each cross section perpendicular to the 16,4
𝑦-axis is a semicircle. Set up the integral, but do not evaluate.

9. The graphs of 𝑦 𝑥 𝑥 3 and 𝑦 𝑥 create a bounded region that represents the base of a solid. The cross
sections of this solid are perpendicular to the x-axis and form semicircles. Find the volume of the solid. Set up
the integral, but do not evaluate.

Answers to 8.8 CA #1
.
2.
√
𝑦 1 𝑑𝑦 3. ln 𝑥 𝑑𝑥
1. √3𝑥 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 0.353 0.3897 3 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 0.2345
.

4.
. .
3 𝑦 𝑒 𝑑𝑦 0.4648 5. 𝑥 3𝑥 1 𝑑𝑥 6. 3 𝑦 𝑦 𝑑𝑦

√ .
7. 0.8𝑥 2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 8. 𝑦 𝑑𝑦 9. 𝑥 2𝑥 3 𝑑𝑥
 Calculus 8.9 Disc Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis Notes
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Finding the volume of a solid of revolution.

1. Sketch the area bounded by the equations. 𝑦 𝑥 , 

𝑦 0, 𝑥 2. 
2. Revolve it around the x-axis to create a solid.

3. What does the area of a cross section look like? circle

4. What is the area of a circle? 𝜋𝑟
   

5. What is the radius of this circle?


Whatever 𝑓 𝑥 is! Instead of 𝑓 𝑥 , let’s call it 𝑅 𝑥 . 


6. What is the area of one cross-section? 𝜋𝑥

7. What is the volume of the solid? 𝑉 𝜋𝑥 𝑑𝑥

Volume of a Solid of Revolution

𝑉 𝜋𝑅 𝑥 𝑑𝑥

where 𝑅 𝑥 is the “distance” between the axis of revolution and the outside of the solid.

2. Take the region bounded by 𝑦 𝑒 , 𝑦 0, 3. Take the region bounded by 𝑦 4 2𝑥,

𝑥 0, and 𝑥 3. Revolve this region 𝑦 0, and 𝑥 0. Revolve this region
about the 𝑥-axis. Find the volume of the about the 𝑦-axis. Setup the integral to find
solid formed. the volume of the solid formed.
8.9 Disc Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis
Calculus
Practice
For each problem, sketch the area bounded by the equations and revolve it around the axis indicated.
Find the volume of the solid formed by this revolution. Leave your answers in terms of 𝝅.
1. 𝑦 𝑥 2, 𝑥 0, 𝑦 0. Revolve around the 2. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑥 1, 𝑥 4. Revolve around the 𝑥-
𝑥-axis. axis.

3. 𝑦 𝑥 2, 𝑥 0, 𝑦 0. Revolve around the 4. 𝑦 4 𝑥 , 𝑦 0, 𝑥 0. Revolve around the

𝑦-axis. 𝑥-axis.

5. 𝑦 𝑒 , 𝑥 0, 𝑦 𝑒. Revolve around the 𝑦-axis. 6. 𝑦 √9 𝑥 , 𝑥 0, 𝑦 0. Revolve around the

Setup, but do not evaluate. 𝑥-axis. Setup, but do not evaluate.
 7. 𝑦 𝑥 , 𝑦 0, 𝑥 2. Revolve around the 𝑥-axis. 8. 𝑦 4 𝑥 , 𝑦 0, 𝑥 0. Revolve around the
Setup, but do not evaluate. 𝑦-axis. Setup, but do not evaluate.

9. 𝑦 √sin 𝑥 , 𝑦 0, 𝑥 0, 𝑥 𝜋. Revolve around 10. 𝑦 √9 𝑥 , 𝑦 0, 𝑥 0. Revolve around the

the 𝑥-axis. Setup, but do not evaluate. 𝑦-axis. Setup, but do not evaluate.

8.9 Disc Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis Test Prep

11. Calculator allowed, but show your steps! Mr. Brust is pouring y
his favorite liquid gelatin into a mixing bowl. The bowl’s shape 7 cm
can be obtained by revolving the curve 𝑦 𝑥 from 𝑥 0
to 𝑥 7 about the 𝑦-axis, where 𝑥 and 𝑦 are measured in
centimeters. The gelatin is poured into the empty bowl at a 9 cm 𝑦 𝑥
constant rate of 14 cubic centimeters per second.

Let ℎ be the depth, in centimeters, of gelatin in the bowl. How

fast was the depth of the gelatin in the bowl increasing when
ℎ 4? Leave your answer in terms of 𝜋. Indicate all units of
measure. x
8.9 Disc Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
For each problem, sketch the area bounded by the equations and revolve it around the 𝒙-axis. Find the
volume of the solid formed by this revolution. Leave your answers in terms of 𝝅.
1. 𝑦 𝑥 4, 𝑥 1, 𝑦 0 2. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑥 2, 𝑥 3

Same instructions as above but use a calculator and round to three decimals.
3. 𝑦 2 𝑥 , 𝑥 0 4. 𝑦 √16 𝑥 , 𝑥 1, 𝑦 0

Same instructions as above but revolve around the y-axis now. Leave your answers in terms of 𝜋.
5. 𝑦 √16 𝑥 , 𝑥 0, 𝑦 0 6. 𝑦 𝑥 , 𝑥 0, 𝑦 8
 Calculus 8.11 Washer Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis Notes
Write your questions
and thoughts here!
1. Find the volume if the region enclosed by 𝑦 √𝑥, and 𝑦 𝑥
is rotated about the 𝑥-axis. 

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Volume of a Solid of Revolution (washers)

𝑉 𝜋𝑅 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝜋𝑟 𝑥 𝑑𝑥

𝑉 𝜋 𝑅 𝑥 𝑟 𝑥 𝑑𝑥

where 𝑅 𝑥 is the radius to the OUTSIDE of the object and

𝑟 𝑥 is the radius to the INSIDE of the object.

2. Find the volume if the region enclosed by 𝑦 𝑥 1 and 

y

𝑦 2𝑥 1 is rotated about the 𝑦-axis.

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8.11 Washer Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis
Calculus
Practice
For each problem, sketch the area bounded by the equations and revolve it around the axis indicated.
Find the volume of the solid formed by this revolution. Leave your answers in terms of 𝝅.
1. 𝑦 𝑥 , 𝑦 𝑥 . Revolve around the 𝑥-axis. 2. 𝑦 𝑥 , 𝑦 𝑥 . Revolve around the 𝑦-axis.

3. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑥 0, 𝑦 2. Revolve around the 𝑥-axis. 4. 𝑦 √𝑥, 𝑦 0, 𝑥 4. Revolve around the 𝑦-axis.

5. 𝑦 𝑥 and 𝑦 4𝑥 𝑥 . Revolve around the 𝑥-axis.

 For these problem, sketch the area bounded by the equations and revolve it around the axis indicated. Set
up the integral that evaluates the volume of the solid formed by this revolution. Do NOT solve.
6. 𝑦 𝑥, 𝑥 0, and 𝑦 3
Revolve around the 𝑥-axis. Revolve around the 𝑦-axis.

7. 𝑦 𝑥 , and 𝑦 √𝑥
Revolve around the 𝑥-axis. Revolve around the 𝑦-axis.

8. 𝑦 𝑥 , 𝑥 0, and 𝑦 8.
Revolve around the 𝑥-axis. Revolve around the 𝑦-axis.

8.11 Washer Method: Revolve Around 𝒙 or 𝒚 Axis Test Prep

9. Calculator active. Consider the curve 𝑦 9 𝑥 and the line segment 𝐴𝐵 joining the points 𝐴 9,0 and
𝐵 0, 3 on the curve. The curve and line segment form a bounded region. Find the volume of the solid
generated when this region is revolved about the 𝑥-axis. [Show the integral set up, and then the answer.]
10.
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x
    

𝑥 3 , 3 𝑥 0
Calculator active. Let 𝑓 be the function defined by 𝑓 𝑥
cos 2√𝑥 , 0 𝑥

The graph of 𝑓 is shown above. Let 𝑅 be the region abounded by the graph of 𝑓 and the 𝑥-axis. The portion
of the region 𝑅 for 1 𝑦 3 is revolved about the 𝑥-axis to form a solid. Find the volume of the solid,
rounded to three decimal places.