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-Find the surface area of the cone frustum generated by revolving the line segment $y = ( x / 2 ) + ( 1 / 2 ) , 1 \leq x \leq 3$, about the $y$-axis.
A) $12 \pi \sqrt { 5 }$
B) $15 \pi \sqrt { 5 }$
C) $10 \pi \sqrt { 5 }$
D) $11 \pi \sqrt { 5 }$

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The surface area of a frustum of a cone can be found using the formula $A = \pi (r_1 + r_2) s$, where $r_1$ and $r_2$ are the radii of the two circular ends of the frustum and $s$ is the slant height. Here, the line segment represents the slant height of the frustum when revolved around the y-axis. The endpoints of the line segment, when $x = 1$ and $x = 3$, give $y = 1$ and $y = 2$ respectively, which are the radii $r_1$ and $r_2$. The length of the line segment, which is the slant height $s$, can be found using the distance formula, resulting in $\sqrt{(3-1)^2 + (2-1)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1} = \sqrt{5}$. Substituting these values into the formula gives $A = \pi (1 + 2) \sqrt{5} = 3\pi \sqrt{5}$. However, this calculation seems to have been misunderstood in the explanation process. The correct approach involves calculating the lateral surface area of the frustum, which involves integrating along the y-axis to account for the change in radius along the height of the frustum. The correct calculation should consider the integral that represents the surface area of the frustum, taking into account the radii at the endpoints and the slant height. The error in the initial explanation lies in the misapplication of the formula and misunderstanding the geometric representation of the problem. The correct surface area involves a more complex calculation that accounts for the varying radius of the frustum as it extends from $y = 1$ to $y = 2$, which was not accurately captured in the simplified explanation provided.

Solve -Find the Surface Area of the Cone Frustum Generated y=(x/2)+(1/2),1≤x≤3y = ( x / 2 ) + ( 1 / 2 ) , 1 \leq x \leq 3y=(x/2)+(1/2),1≤x≤3

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-Find the Surface Area of the Cone Frustum Generated $y = ( x / 2 ) + ( 1 / 2 ) , 1 \leq x \leq 3$