Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Oxford / 2023 / Prelims / Mathematics IV / 3 / b / ii / Solution

A parametrization of the surface of revolution isIts tangent vectors are orthogonal, with norms $\sqrt{1+f^{\prime }(x{)}^2}$ and $|f(x)|$. ThusThe absolute value is necessary if the function graph passes below the axis. The formula gives the curved surface area; it adds no end discs. Zeros of $f$ can be treated by splitting the integral into regular portions and taking limits.