For the region bounded by the curve

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

Problem

For the region bounded by the curve x=y2x=y^{2}, the yy-axis, and the horizontal line y=3y=3, the region is revolved about the yy-axis. Explain in one sentence why the radius of each representative disc is y2y^{2}.

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