2010 AP Calculus AB Free Response #4

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31 Oct 201808:38
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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=2โˆšx, 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
  • ๐Ÿ“š 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=2โˆšx, the line y=6, and the y-axis.
  • ๐Ÿ“ The area of region R is calculated using the integral from 0 to 9 of the function (6 - 2โˆšx)dx, which represents the difference in height between the line y=6 and the curve y=2โˆšx.
  • โˆซ The integral is solved by applying the power rule to the function 2โˆšx, which is rewritten as x^(1/2) to simplify the calculation.
  • ๐Ÿ”ข 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.
  • ๐Ÿšซ 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.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ 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.
  • ๐Ÿ“ The disc's volume is determined by calculating the area of the outer circle (with radius 7 - 2โˆšx) and subtracting the area of the inner circle (with radius 1), then multiplying by the thickness of the disc, which is dx.
  • ๐Ÿงฎ 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.
  • ๐Ÿ“ 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.
  • ๐Ÿ“ 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.
  • โˆซ 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.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ 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 = 2โˆšx, 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 - 2โˆšx)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 = 2โˆšx, which is (7 - 2โˆšx).

  • 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 = 2โˆšx.

  • 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
00:00
๐Ÿ“š 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=2โˆšx, 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 - 2โˆšx) 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.

05:02
๐Ÿ” 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 - 2โˆšx, and the inner radius is a constant 1, as the region is bounded by y=6 and y=2โˆšx. 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 - 2โˆšx)^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
๐Ÿ’กAP Calculus
AP Calculus is a high school course that covers topics in calculus, which is a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and slopes of curves. In the video, it is the subject matter that the speaker is discussing, specifically focusing on a problem from the 2010 AP Calculus AB exam.
๐Ÿ’กIntegral
An integral is a concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve, which can be found by summing up an infinite number of infinitesimally small rectangles. In the video, the speaker uses integrals to calculate the area of a region bounded by the curve y=2โˆšx, the line y=6, and the y-axis.
๐Ÿ’กFirst Quadrant
The first quadrant is the region in the Cartesian coordinate system where both x and y coordinates are positive. The video's problem involves finding the area of a region in the first quadrant, which is important for setting the limits of integration correctly.
๐Ÿ’กRegion of Integration
A region of integration refers to the specific area under consideration when performing an integral to find an area. In the video, the region R is defined by the curve y=2โˆšx, the line y=6, and the y-axis, and the speaker calculates its area using integration.
๐Ÿ’กRectangles in Integration
When calculating areas using integration, one can imagine the area as being composed of an infinite number of rectangles. The height of these rectangles is determined by the function being integrated, and the width is an infinitesimally small change in x (dx). In the video, the speaker discusses the concept of these rectangles when integrating to find the area of region R.
๐Ÿ’กPower Rule
The power rule is a fundamental rule in calculus that allows for the integration of polynomial functions. It states that the integral of x^n, where n is a constant, is x^(n+1)/(n+1) + C, where C is the constant of integration. The speaker applies the power rule when integrating (6x - 2x^(1/2)) with respect to x.
๐Ÿ’กSolid of Revolution
A solid of revolution is a three-dimensional object created by rotating a two-dimensional shape around a line. In the video, the speaker discusses the volume of a solid generated by rotating region R around the horizontal line y=7, which involves finding the volume of a series of discs.
๐Ÿ’กDisc Method
The disc method is a technique used in calculus to find the volume of a solid of revolution by integrating the volumes of infinitesimally thin discs. The speaker uses this method to calculate the volume of the solid formed when region R is rotated around the line y=7.
๐Ÿ’กInner and Outer Radius
In the context of the disc method, the inner and outer radius refer to the distances from the axis of rotation to the inner and outer edges of the disc, respectively. The speaker calculates the volume of the solid by finding the areas of the circles corresponding to these radii and integrating over the thickness of the discs.
๐Ÿ’กCylindrical Shell Method
The cylindrical shell method is another technique for finding the volume of a solid of revolution, where the solid is thought of as being made up of cylindrical shells. Although not explicitly mentioned, the concept is related to the speaker's discussion of integrating over the volume of prisms to find the volume of the solid.
๐Ÿ’กVolume Calculation
Volume calculation is the process of determining the amount of space occupied by a solid object. In the video, the speaker calculates the volume of a solid generated by rotating region R around the y-axis and also discusses the volume of a solid formed by integrating over the cross-sectional areas of prisms.
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=2โˆšx, 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 - 2โˆšx) 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 - 2โˆšx) 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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