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Volume of Solids of Revolution — Disk and Washer Methods

Disk: V = π∫[a,b] [f(x)]² dx. Washer: V = π∫[a,b] ([R(x)]² − [r(x)]²) dx.

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The region bounded by y = √x, x = 2, and y = 0 is revolved about the x-axis. Use the disk method to find the volume. Round to 4 decimal places.
Answer: 6.2832
The region bounded by y = √x, x = 4, and y = 0 is revolved about the x-axis. Use the disk method to find the volume. Round to 4 decimal places.
Answer: 25.1327

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