When the circle x 2 + (y - a) 2 = r 2 on the interval [-r,

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When the circle x2 + (y - a)2 = r2 on the interval [-r, r] is revolved about the x-axis, the result is the surface of a torus, where 0 < r < a. Show that the surface area of the torus is S = 4π2ar.

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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