Introduction
In this Section we show how the concept of integration as the limit of a sum, introduced in Section 14.1, can be used to find volumes of solids formed when curves are rotated around the or axis.
Prerequisites
- be able to calculate definite integrals
- understand integration as the limit of a sum
Learning Outcomes
- calculate volumes of revolution
Contents
1 Volumes generated by rotating curves about the x-axis2 Volumes generated by rotating curves about the y-axis