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Volume by Disks: The Vase Case

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Finding the volume is an integral characteristic of a vase. Using the idea that summing the areas of cross-sectional disks will calculate the volume of a rotational solid, pupils find the volume of a vase. Scholars determine the interval to integrate over and the formula to find the area of each disk. They then calculate the volume of the vase.

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  • Review with the class how the definite integral relates to the sum of the areas
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  • Individuals should know the formula to find the area of a circle
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  • Includes a discussion question at the end 
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