Problem

a. Write the integral that gives the area of the surface generated when the curve is revolved about the given axis. b. Use a calculator or software to approximate the surface area. $y=\tan x$, for $\frac{\pi}{5} \leq x \leq \frac{\pi}{4}$; about the $x$-axis a. Choose the correct answer below. $2 \pi \int_{\pi / 5}^{\pi / 4} \tan x \sqrt{1+\sec ^{4} x} d x$ $\int_{\pi / 5}^{\pi / 4} \tan x \sqrt{1+\sec ^{4} x} d x$ $2 \pi \int_{\pi / 5}^{\pi / 4} x \sqrt{1+\sec ^{4} x} d x$ $2 \pi \int_{\pi / 5}^{\pi / 4} \tan x \sqrt{1+\sec ^{2} x} d x$ b. The area of the surface is square units. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)

Solution

Step 1 :First, we need to understand the problem. We are asked to find the surface area generated when the curve $y=\tan x$ for $\frac{\pi}{5} \leq x \leq \frac{\pi}{4}$ is revolved about the x-axis.

Step 2 :The formula for the surface area of a solid of revolution is $2\pi \int_{a}^{b} f(x) \sqrt{1+[f'(x)]^2} dx$, where $f(x)$ is the function being revolved, and $f'(x)$ is its derivative.

Step 3 :In this case, $f(x) = \tan x$ and $f'(x) = \sec^2 x$. So, the integral becomes $2\pi \int_{\pi / 5}^{\pi / 4} \tan x \sqrt{1+\sec ^{4} x} dx$.

Step 4 :So, the correct answer for part a is $2\pi \int_{\pi / 5}^{\pi / 4} \tan x \sqrt{1+\sec ^{4} x} dx$.

Step 5 :For part b, we need to evaluate the integral. This can be done using a calculator or software, and the result should be rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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