Calculus

Lec 23
By
Asst. Prof. Syed Shujaat Hussain
Areas of Surfaces of Revolution
 Example

Q: Find the area of the surface generated by revolving the curve , 1 ≤ x ≤ 2, about
the x-axis
Solution: We know that
The required parameters are
 Class Activity
Q: Find the area of the surface that is generated by revolving the portion of
the curve .
a) y = x3 between x = 0 and x = 1 b) between x=1 and x=2
about the x-axis. about the x-axis. .

1 2
 Solution

a) b)
 Class Activity
Q:

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 Solution
• Using the hint
 Test your ability!

Q Find the area of the surface generated by rotating the curve

about the x-axis.
Solution
Surface Area for Revolution About the y-Axis
 Example

Q: Find the area of the surface that is generated by revolving the portion of
the curve y = x2 between x = 1 and x = 2 about the y-axis.
Solution:
x = 1 and x = 2 are y = 1 and y = 4
 Class Activity
Q: Find the area of the surface generated by revolving the given curve
about the y-axis
a) b)
 Solution

• a)

• b) Continue working…
 Solution

• a)

• b)
 Test your ability!
Q The line segment x = 1 - y, 0 ≤ y ≤ 1, is revolved about the y-axis to
generate the cone in Figure. Find its lateral surface area (which excludes the
base area). Check your answer with the geometry formula
Slant Height=
Solution
 Challenge yourself!
Q2:
Solution