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Finding the Volume of Revolution Generated by a Curve
The mathematical solution explains how to find the volume of revolution generated by the curve y=xe[sup]x[/sup] between the limits of x=0.5 to x=4 by using integration by parts. The explanation explains, with the aid of a graph, how the volume is found and explains clearly the equation to be integrated. The solution is further complicated by the need to integrate by parts for a second time in order to complete the original integration. Each part of the solution is carefully explained in great detail.
Graphical calculator solution shows how a graphical calculator can be used to verify the solution. The steps show how to integrate a function between limits using the functions in the graphical calculator.
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