Question: Suppose that the ellipse x 2 /a 2 + y 2 /b 2 = 1 is revolved about the x-axis. What is the volume of

Suppose that the ellipse x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1 is revolved about the x-axis. What is the volume of the solid enclosed by the ellipsoid that is generated? Is the volume different if the same ellipse is revolved about the y-axis?

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