2010 AP Calculus AB Free Response #4
TLDRIn this engaging video, Alan from Bothell STEM dives into AP Calculus AB with a focus on a 2010 exam question. The video begins by addressing the problem of finding the area of a region R in the first quadrant, bounded by the graph y=2โx, the line y=6, and the y-axis. Alan guides viewers through the process of setting up and solving the integral to find the area, emphasizing the importance of considering the height of the rectangles in the integration process. The video then transitions into a more complex problem involving the rotation of region R around the horizontal line y=7, which generates a solid of revolution. Alan explains how to calculate the volume of this solid by considering the area of the resulting discs and their thickness. The video concludes with a third problem where the cross-section of a solid is a rectangle three times the length of its base. Alan demonstrates how to set up and solve the integral for the volume of this solid. The video is a valuable resource for students looking to enhance their calculus skills and understanding of integral calculus applications.
Takeaways
- ๐ The video discusses AP Calculus AB 2010's question number four, focusing on finding the area of a region R in the first quadrant, bounded by the graph y=2โx, the line y=6, and the y-axis.
- ๐ The area of region R is calculated using the integral from 0 to 9 of the function (6 - 2โx)dx, which represents the difference in height between the line y=6 and the curve y=2โx.
- โซ The integral is solved by applying the power rule to the function 2โx, which is rewritten as x^(1/2) to simplify the calculation.
- ๐ข The final area of R is obtained by evaluating the integral from 0 to 9 and is found to be 18 square units after solving the integral.
- ๐ซ Alan emphasizes not to evaluate an integral expression that gives the volume of a solid generated by revolving region R around the horizontal line y=7.
- ๐ For the volume of the solid of revolution, the video explains the process of revolving a representative slice around the line y=7, which creates a disc shape.
- ๐ The disc's volume is determined by calculating the area of the outer circle (with radius 7 - 2โx) and subtracting the area of the inner circle (with radius 1), then multiplying by the thickness of the disc, which is dx.
- ๐งฎ The volume integral for the solid of revolution is set up but not fully simplified in the video, leaving it as an exercise for the viewer to complete.
- ๐ In part B, the video introduces a solid with a base in the shape of region R, where each cross-section perpendicular to the y-axis is a rectangle three times the length of its base.
- ๐ The x-coordinate for each cross-section is given by 1/4y^2, and the height of the rectangle is 3/4y^2, leading to a volume element of 3/16y^4dy for each infinitesimal rectangular prism.
- โซ The volume of the solid is found by integrating the volume element from y=0 to y=6, resulting in a final volume of 141 cubic units.
- ๐ Alan encourages viewers to like, comment, subscribe, and engage with the content, and offers free homework help on Twitch and Discord.
Q & A
What is the region R in the AP Calculus AB 2010 problem?
-Region R is the area in the first quadrant bounded by the graph y = 2โx, the horizontal line y = 6, and the y-axis.
How does Alan suggest finding the area of region R?
-Alan suggests integrating over the x-direction from 0 to 9, considering the height of the rectangles as (6 - 2โx)dx.
What is the power rule that Alan applies to the integral?
-Alan applies the power rule by writing the integrand as 6x to the power of 1/2 minus 2x to the power of 1/3 divided by 3/2.
What is the result of the integral that gives the area of region R?
-The result of the integral is 18, obtained by evaluating the expression 6*9 - 2*(9^(3/2)) / (3/2) from 0 to 9.
What is the solid generated by revolving region R around the horizontal line y equals 7?
-The solid generated is a volume formed by revolving the region R around the horizontal line y = 7, which creates a series of discs.
How does Alan determine the volume of the solid formed by revolving region R?
-Alan determines the volume by integrating the area of the discs (outer radius squared minus inner radius squared times ฯ) times the thickness of each disk (dx) from 0 to 9.
What is the outer radius of the discs in the solid generated by revolving region R?
-The outer radius of the discs is determined by the distance from the line y = 7 to the curve y = 2โx, which is (7 - 2โx).
What is the inner radius of the discs in the solid generated by revolving region R?
-The inner radius of the discs is constant and equal to 1, as it is the distance from the y-axis to the curve y = 2โx.
How does Alan change the approach for the volume of the solid with rectangular cross-sections perpendicular to the y-axis?
-Alan changes the approach by considering the cross-sections as rectangles with a height that is three times the length of their base, integrating over y from 0 to 6.
What is the expression for the volume of a single rectangular prism in the solid with rectangular cross-sections?
-The volume of a single rectangular prism is given by the expression 3/16 * y^4 * dy, where y^4 represents the cross-sectional area and dy represents the thickness.
What is the final result of the integral that gives the volume of the solid with rectangular cross-sections?
-The final result of the integral is 141, obtained by evaluating the expression 3/16 * y^4 from 0 to 6.
What additional resources does Alan offer for those interested in more help with calculus?
-Alan offers free homework help on platforms like Twitch and Discord for those who need additional assistance with calculus.
Outlines
๐ AP Calculus AB 2010 Question 4: Area Calculation
In this paragraph, Alan from Bothell Stem introduces an AP Calculus AB problem from 2010. The problem involves calculating the area of a region R in the first quadrant bounded by the graph y=2โx, the horizontal line y=6, and the y-axis. Alan explains the process of integrating over the x-direction from 0 to 9 to find the area. He discusses the concept of considering the height of the rectangles being added up during integration. The integral is set up as (6 - 2โx) dx from 0 to 9, and the final result is calculated as 18 after applying the power rule and evaluating the integral. Alan also touches upon the concept of rotating the region around the horizontal line y=7 to generate a solid volume, which is a topic for further exploration.
๐ Solid of Revolution: Disc Method and Washer Method
The second paragraph delves into the calculation of the volume of a solid generated by revolving the region R around the horizontal line y=7. Alan describes the process of finding the volume using the disc method, where the region is divided into infinitesimally thin disks. The outer radius of each disk is calculated as 7 - 2โx, and the inner radius is a constant 1, as the region is bounded by y=6 and y=2โx. The volume of each disk is given by the area of the larger circle minus the area of the smaller circle, multiplied by the thickness of the disk (dx). The integral for the volume is set up as ฯ * (outer radius squared - inner radius squared) dx, which simplifies to ฯ * (7 - 2โx)^2 dx - ฯ * 1^2 dx, and is evaluated from 0 to 9. The final calculation results in a volume of 18ฯ after integrating and simplifying the expression. Alan also briefly mentions an alternative method (washer method) for calculating the volume, which involves considering the cross-section of the solid in the form of a rectangular prism with dimensions dy, x, and 3/4y^2, and integrating over y from 0 to 6. The final volume calculated using this method is 18ฯ, which matches the result from the disc method.
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Keywords
๐กAP Calculus
๐กIntegral
๐กFirst Quadrant
๐กRegion of Integration
๐กRectangles in Integration
๐กPower Rule
๐กSolid of Revolution
๐กDisc Method
๐กInner and Outer Radius
๐กCylindrical Shell Method
๐กVolume Calculation
Highlights
Alan from Bothell STEM continues with AP Calculus AB 2010 practice questions.
The focus is on solving the area of a region R in the first quadrant bounded by specific lines and a graph.
The region R is defined by y=2โx, y=6, and the y-axis.
Alan chooses to integrate over the x-direction from 0 to 9.
The area calculation involves integrating the difference in height (6 - 2โx) over the given interval.
The integral is simplified using the power rule, resulting in (6x - 2x^(3/2)) evaluated from 0 to 9.
The final area calculation results in 18 square units after evaluating the integral.
Alan then discusses the volume of the solid generated by rotating region R around the line y=7.
The volume calculation involves finding the area of a disc with an outer radius of (7 - 2โx) and an inner radius of 1.
The volume of the solid is calculated by integrating the area of the disc times its thickness (dx) from 0 to 9.
For Part B, Alan changes the approach to consider the cross-section of the solid perpendicular to the y-axis.
Each cross-section is a rectangle three times the length of its base.
The volume of each small rectangular prism is calculated using the dimensions 3/4y^2, 1/4y^2, and dy.
The final volume calculation is obtained by integrating 3/16y^4 dy from 0 to 6.
The integral results in a volume of 141 cubic units for the solid generated by the rotation.
Alan concludes the video by inviting viewers to comment, like, or subscribe for more content.
He also offers free homework help on Twitch and Discord.
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