Worksheet: Surface of Revolution of Parametric Curves
In this worksheet, we will practice using integration to find the area of the surface of revolution of a parametrically defined curve.
Q1:
Consider the parametric equations and , where .The area of the surface obtained by rotating this parametric curve radians about the -axis can be calculated by evaluating the integral where .
Find .
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Hence, find the surface area of by evaluating the integral.
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Q2:
Consider the parametric equations and , where . Calculate the area of the surface obtained when the curve is rotated radians about the -axis.
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