Explain why computing the volume of a solid whose base region is bounded by the curve…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Applications of Integration · Applications of Integration

Problem

Explain why computing the volume of a solid whose base region is bounded by the curve

y = |x|

and the

x

-axis from

x = -3

x = 3

, with square cross sections taken perpendicular to the

x

-axis, requires evaluating more than one definite integral.