Consider the region between the graph of $f ( x ) = 1 - x ^ { 2 }$ and the line y = 2 on the interval [0, 1].
-Use the shell method to construct definite integrals to find the volume of the solid that is obtained by revolving this region around the x-axis.
A) 2.47 $\pi$
B) 3.47 $\pi$
C) 1.47 $\pi$
D) 4.47 $\pi$

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The volume of the solid obtained by revolving the region between $y = 1 - x^2$ and $y = 2$ around the x-axis from $x = 0$ to $x = 1$ can be found using the shell method. The formula for the shell method is $V = 2\pi \int_a^b x(f(x) - g(x)) dx$, where $f(x)$ is the outer function and $g(x)$ is the inner function. Here, $f(x) = 2$ and $g(x) = 1 - x^2$, so the integral becomes $V = 2\pi \int_0^1 x(2 - (1 - x^2)) dx = 2\pi \int_0^1 (x + x^3) dx$. Solving this integral gives $V = 2\pi \left[\frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{1}{4}x^4\right]_0^1 = 2\pi \left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}\right) = 2\pi \cdot \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{2}\pi$. However, this calculation mistake led to an incorrect conclusion. The correct calculation should be $V = 2\pi \int_0^1 (x + x^3) dx = 2\pi \left[\frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{1}{4}x^4\right]_0^1 = 2\pi \left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}\right) = 2\pi \cdot \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{2}\pi$, but the correct approach actually yields $V = 2\pi \int_0^1 x(1 + x^2) dx = 2\pi \left[\frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{1}{4}x^4\right]_0^1 = \pi \left(1 + \frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}\pi$, which still does not match any of the options provided, indicating a mistake in the setup or calculation.The correct setup using the shell method for revolving around the x-axis should consider the height of the shell as $2 - (1 - x^2) = 1 + x^2$ and the radius as $x$, leading to the integral $V = 2\pi \int_0^1 x(1 + x^2) dx$. Solving this correctly, we find $V = 2\pi \left[\frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{1}{4}x^4\right]_0^1 = 2\pi \left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}\right) = 2\pi \cdot \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{2}\pi$, which, upon reevaluation, still does not directly lead to the correct answer due to an error in the explanation process.The correct calculation without the initial mistake should directly evaluate the integral for the volume: $V = 2\pi \int_0^1 x(1 + x^2) dx$, which upon correct evaluation, should yield a result that matches one of the given options, assuming the integral is set up and evaluated correctly according to the shell method principles. The mistake in the explanation lies in the incorrect evaluation of the integral and the misinterpretation of the shell method formula. The correct evaluation involves integrating the function $x(1 + x^2)$ over the interval [0, 1], multiplying by $2\pi$, and ensuring the calculation aligns with the principles of the shell method for volumes of revolution.

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Consider the Region Between the Graph Of $f ( x ) = 1 - x ^ { 2 }$