M3 June 2015 Q2

EdexcelOld spec10 marksCentres of Mass

2. The finite region bounded by the \(x\)-axis, the curve with equation \(y = 2\mathrm{e}^x\), the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = 1\) is rotated through one complete revolution about the \(x\)-axis to form a uniform solid.

Use algebraic integration to

(a) show that the volume of the solid is \(2\pi(\mathrm{e}^2 - 1)\), (4)
(b) find, in terms of e, the \(x\) coordinate of the centre of mass of the solid. (6)