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Let .
Consider the function , defined for .
The region is bounded by the graph of , the -axis, the -axis, and the line .
Determine the derivative .
Using your result from the previous part, find .
State a definite integral that represents the area of .
Determine the precise area of .
Consider the finite region bounded by the curve , the -axis and the -axis.
Construct a definite integral to calculate the area of .
Determine the total area of .
The side profile of a vase is modelled by the curve for .
Determine the -coordinate of the point where the graph of intersects the -axis.
The area bounded by the curve , the -axis, and the -axis is revolved around the -axis. Calculate the volume of the resulting solid of revolution.
Let .
Consider the function , defined for .
The region is bounded by the graph of , the -axis, the -axis, and the line .
Determine the derivative .
Using your result from the previous part, find .
State a definite integral that represents the area of .
Determine the precise area of .
Lengths in this problem are measured in centimetres. Consider the function , defined for . A candle is formed by rotating the region between the curve and the -axis through about the -axis.
Calculate the total volume of the candle.
As the candle burns, the volume cm of wax remaining after hours is modeled by . Determine the time elapsed until half the candle remains.