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Illustrating the Washer Method

Java applet allows the user to visualize the washer method for finding the volume of a solid formed by revolving a specific region about the \(x\)-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 washer, or a discrete number of washers. The user interacts with the 3D rendering with fluid mouse motions.


Identifier: 
http://web.monroecc.edu/manila/webfiles/calcNSF/JavaCode/other/myWasher1.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, Monroe Community College