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Illustrating the Shell Method

Java applet allows the user to visualize the method of cylindrical shells for finding the volume of a solid formed by revolving a specific region about the \(y\)-axis. The region is formed by two fixed curves of functions in terms of the \(x\) variable. The applet allows the user to dynamically interact with the total volume, a specific shell, or a discrete number of shells. The user interacts with the 3D rendering with fluid mouse motions.

Identifier: 
http://web.monroecc.edu/manila/webfiles/calcNSF/JavaCode/other/myShell1.htm
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Creator(s): 
Paul Seeburger (Monroe Community College)
Cataloger: 
Doug Ensley
Publisher: 
Monroe Community College
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Paul Seeburger