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Hey guys im having trouble sketching it how can i learn this is there anywhere on the net or some sort of trick. I know its not essential but apparently it is of great help :)
 

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Umm, what questions are you having trouble with? We can't help you specifically if you tell me you're struggling but don't give me a problem you're struggling with.
 

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Well in general i get confused when the teacher says anything like y=x^2 is spun around the x-axis than he sketches this idont get what is meant by spun around the axis :S
 

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So you draw y = x^2. Now think of an axis coming out of the page and you're rotating the curve around that axis. So you get sort of a funnel thing...

It's hard to explain in words, maybe someone else will come along with pretty pictures.
 

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Thanks still confused but just wonderin like is it something i need for question like will i cme across questions that need sketches
 

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The sketches will help you figure out what you're doing. It's like doing those "Person moves this much north, that much east, this other quantity south" without a diagram.
 

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The sketches will help you figure out what you're doing. It's like doing those "Person moves this much north, that much east, this other quantity south" without a diagram.

F**CK !! I NEED TO LEARN IT LOL, do u have to sketch with spin or can i jst do a normal sketch omg !
 

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F**CK !! I NEED TO LEARN IT LOL, do u have to sketch with spin or can i jst do a normal sketch omg !
You don't need to actually draw it as if its 3D.

Try to use your imagination to visualise the solid formed after revolving it.
 

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if u dont understand this you are scrwed
 

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