Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 2h 22m
4. Applications of Derivatives
Implicit Differentiation
Problem 3.8.44b
Textbook Question
Volume of a torus The volume of a torus (doughnut or bagel) with an inner radius of a and an outer radius of b is V=π²(b+a)(b−a)²/4.
b. Evaluate this derivative when a=6 and b=10.

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First, identify the formula for the volume of the torus: \( V = \frac{\pi^2 (b+a)(b-a)^2}{4} \).
To find the derivative of the volume with respect to the outer radius \( b \), apply the product rule and chain rule to the expression \( V = \frac{\pi^2}{4} (b+a)(b-a)^2 \).
Differentiate \( (b+a) \) with respect to \( b \), which is simply 1, since \( a \) is a constant.
Differentiate \( (b-a)^2 \) with respect to \( b \) using the chain rule: \( 2(b-a) \cdot 1 \).
Substitute \( a = 6 \) and \( b = 10 \) into the derivative expression to evaluate it at these values.

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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Volume of a Torus
The volume of a torus is calculated using the formula V=π²(b+a)(b−a)²/4, where 'a' is the inner radius and 'b' is the outer radius. This formula derives from integrating the area of circular cross-sections of the torus, taking into account the geometry of the shape. Understanding this formula is essential for evaluating the volume based on given radii.
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Derivative
A derivative represents the rate of change of a function with respect to a variable. In this context, evaluating the derivative of the volume function with respect to the radii 'a' and 'b' will provide insights into how changes in these dimensions affect the volume of the torus. Mastery of differentiation techniques is crucial for solving problems involving rates of change.
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Evaluation of Functions
Evaluating a function involves substituting specific values into the function to compute a result. In this case, substituting a=6 and b=10 into the volume formula allows for the calculation of the torus's volume. This concept is fundamental in calculus, as it connects theoretical functions to practical numerical results.
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