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Given a function that forms a squiggly line, rotate it around the x-axis to form a three-dimensional shape. Find the surface area of this shape.

This problem involves the application of the concept of surface area for solids of revolution. When you rotate a curve around an axis, it forms a three-dimensional shape whose surface area can be determined using integral calculus. The primary objective here is to apply the formula for the surface area of a solid generated by revolving a curve around the x-axis.

To solve this problem, consider the curve that forms the boundary of the surface area you want to calculate. By revolving this curve around the x-axis, you can visualize the solid formed and understand how to calculate its surface area. This involves integrating the length of the curve, adjusted for its rotation around the axis, over the desired interval. It's crucial to consider the formula: the integral of 2π2\pi times the radius function (in terms of x) times the arc length differential along the x-axis.

Understanding this process not only helps solve problems involving surfaces of revolution but also bolsters the understanding of calculus concepts such as integration and the geometric representation of integral calculus. These skills are widely applicable across problems in multiple dimensions and are foundational in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer graphics.

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