Project D01 - The Mathematical Guzzler
For this project, you will design a beer glass by defining a function y = f(x)
and rotating its graph about the x-axis to form a surface of revolution. Your
design is subject to the following constraints:
- the glass must hold 1-1.5 pints;
- the base must have a diameter of 2-3 in;
- the top (opening) must have a diameter of 3-3.5 in;
- the height must be 5-7 in;
- the defining function y = f(x) must have a continuous, non-constant
derivative throughout its domain; and
- the defining function cannot be a polynomial.
You can be very creative in
defining your beer-glass functions, but be careful to satisfy the constraints.
- Define a beer-glass function that satisfies the constraints listed above.
Show that each constraint is satisfied.
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Sketch a detailed graph of the function.
- Write a paragraph that clearly describes your beer glass design. Write
for a person with no knowledge of mathematics. Use correct grammar and
spelling!
- Sketch a detailed drawing of the beer glass you obtain by rotating the
graph of your beer-glass function about the x-axis.
- Set up the definite integral that gives the lateral surface area of your
beer glass. Use your calculator or CAS to approximate the value of this
integral.
- Combine your results and ideas from problems 3 and 4 to make a
``poster'' advertising your design. It doesn't need to be a huge poster, an 8''
by 10'' poster will work just fine.