The Shell Method | Calculus 2 Lesson 4 - JK Math

How to Use The Shell Method To Calculate Volume (Calculus 2 Lesson 4)
In this video we look at how to use definite integrals to calculate the volume of solids of revolution using the shell method. We discuss how to use the method when a region is revolved around the x-axis to form a solid, when a region is revolved around the y-axis to form a solid, and when the region is revolved around a line other than the x- or y-axis to form a solid. Additionally, we compare the shell method to the disk and washer methods and when each method is preferable.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 The Shell Method (y-axis)
6:15 The Shell Method (x-axis)
9:14 Summary of Formulas
10:46 How to Adjust Height When Between Two Curves
12:34 Example 1 - y=x^3, x=1, y=0 around y-axis
17:35 Example 2 - y=x^2, x=1, y=0 around x-axis
25:02 How to Adjust Radius When Revolving Around Other Lines
28:50 Example 3 Part 1 - y=x, y=sqrt(x) around y=1
32:41 Example 3 Part 2 - y=x, y=sqrt(x) around y=-1
34:55 Example 3 Part 3 - y=x, y=sqrt(x) around x=1
37:23 Example 3 Part 4 - y=x, y=sqrt(x) around x=-1
39:19 Comparison to Disk/Washer Method
41:02 Example 4 - When Shell Method is Preferable
46:30 Outro
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[@noreldenzenky1527]

i think there is a mistake at the time 46:15 the therms should in y because the revolution about y axis by disc method

[@JKMath]

Good catch! My apologies on that mistake. You are correct, since we are revolving around the y-axis, the integral should be entirely in terms of y for the disk/washer method. Can't believe I didn't catch that when I edited this video, especially since I correctly set up the first integral in terms of y, but not the second. To fix the mistake, solve for x in the function y=x^2+1 to get x=√(y-1) as the inner radius and substitute that in for where I put x^2+1. And then of course, there should be a dy instead of dx at the end of the integral. Thanks for pointing this out, again, my apologies on this mistake and any confusion it may have caused.

[@noreldenzenky1527]

@JKMath you are great go on sir

[@AD-wg8ik]

Thanks! Watched khan academy first, and it finally clicked with this video

[@rajrcit]

Why so less views 💀 on a masterpiece

[@user-qp2fk4sn7n]

This was amazing, thank you so much!!

[@JKMath]

You're welcome! Glad the video could help :)

[@kelliamaral6891]

Just thought I'd point out that you don't even need to use an integral to find the area of the bottom part - it's a rectangle!

[@lachlanforrester39]

try doing black background with white writing! Better on eyes and easier to focus

[@JKMath]

Thanks for the feedback! I currently do not have any plans to change the style of my videos, however I could look into releasing alternate versions in the future with inverted colors, which would make the background black and the writing white. I’ll keep it in mind. Hope you still find the videos to be helpful regardless! :)