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ยง6.2: Solids of Revolution

Library, Handouts & Tools

Resource Name Type Description Link
Volume Visualizer Interactive App 3D visualization of Disks, Washers, and Shells. Launch App
Paul's Notes: Rings & Disks Study Guide Comprehensive notes on the method of rings/disks with worked examples. Read Notes
Paul's Notes: Cylinders (Shells) Study Guide Comprehensive notes on the method of cylindrical shells. Read Notes
Challenge Problem Set Worksheet A set of practice problems specifically for identifying the correct method. View

Video Lectures

Topic Source Description Link
Disk & Washer Method Univ. of Houston Core concepts for finding volume by rotating around an axis. Watch
Cylindrical Shells Univ. of Houston Alternative method for rotation, useful when solving for $x$ is difficult. Watch