When to use Washer, Shell or Disk • Physics Forums
Feb 21, 2005 · The discussion clarifies when to use the Washer, Shell, or Disk methods for solving integrals related to volume, emphasizing that the choice often depends on personal …
Shell method VS washer/disk method • Physics Forums
Oct 30, 2008 · The discussion clarifies when to use the shell method versus the washer or disk method for calculating the volume of rotating objects. The choice depends on whether it's …
Volumes of Rotating Functions: Shell vs. Washer Method
Nov 10, 2025 · Is there a general rule when to use the shell or washer method when working with calculating volumes of functions rotating about an axis? For instance should I use the shell …
Washer vs cylindrical shell method for computing volumes
Feb 24, 2011 · Hello, Homework Statement My problem regards the disk|washer, and cylindrical shell methods for finding volumes in single variable calc. My problem is basically am I …
When to use Disk vs Shell vs Washer - Physics Forums
Sep 10, 2008 · Can someone explain to me when you should user the Shell / Disk / Washer methods? I don't understand how to determine which method to use.
When to use shells, when to use disks? • Physics Forums
Feb 10, 2012 · The shell method is often preferred when rotating around the y-axis, while the disk method is typically easier for rotation around the x-axis. Personal comfort with each method …
Calc II - Disk vs Shell method different volumes - Physics Forums
Nov 7, 2015 · So I'm getting ready for an exam on tuesday, and I'm using each method for volumes of revolutions for every problem but I'm not getting the same answers. So, let's use …
Shell method versus disk method - Physics Forums
May 6, 2008 · I'm confused when to use the shell method vs. the disk method Specifically in this problem: If the region encolsed by the y-axis, the line y=2 and the curve y=\\sqrt{x} is revolved …
How to apply the disk/washer and shell methods - Physics Forums
Mar 3, 2019 · In Calculus II, we're learning about solids of revolutions and computing their volumes. I'm unsure when to apply the appropriate methods and how to make...
Volume, washer method and shell method • Physics Forums
Dec 2, 2003 · Understanding the washer and shell methods for calculating volumes involves recognizing how areas bounded by curves are rotated around an axis to form solids. When …