Volumes of Solids with Known Cross-Section Project
Due May 30 th No Late Projects Accepted
Make and present a physical model of a solid with a known cross-section on a given base. The following guidelines apply: 1) The base region and cross-section will be assigned to each team. 2) The model must be done to scale. 3) The materials can be no thicker than 0.25. Your model must consist of at least 24 cross-sectional slices. 4) The model must be securely mounted on a background that will allow it (the model) to be hung on the wall.
Your project must have the following information displayed: 1) The base function(s) defined, (I.e. f(x)=...), complete with a sketch of the base region. 2) A description of the cross-sectional shape, complete with a sketch of the cross-section. 3) A spreadsheet showing the x and y coordinates for the base of each slice, the cross-sectional area of each slice, the volume of each slice, and the total volume of the slices in your model. 4) The theoretical volume as defined by a definite integral.
Physical Model 50 points Appropriate material, neatness, overall layout and visual appeal, creativity
Spreadsheet and Theoretical Volume Integrals 50 points Accurate presentation of the information and accurate calculations Correct theoretical integrals and volume calculations
This is a project where students who procrastinate and begin working on it a couple of days before it is due end up very stressed with an incomplete project that lowers their grade. Procrastinators usually show up without having slept for the past 48 hours and hoping for leniency. Do not expect sympathy for trying to do a project in one night when you were given weeks to complete the project.