Question: A torus is generated by rotating the circle x2 + (y R)2 = r2 about the x-axis. Find the volume enclosed by the torus.

A torus is generated by rotating the circle x2 + (y – R)2 = r2 about the x-axis. Find the volume enclosed by the torus.

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