taiwan-gsat 2025 Q17
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Let $f(x) = 3ax^{2} + (1 - a)$ be a real coefficient polynomial function, where $-\frac{1}{2} \leq a \leq 1$. On the coordinate plane, let $\Gamma$ be the region enclosed by $y = f(x)$ and the $x$-axis for $-1 \leq x \leq 1$.
Let $V$ be the volume of the solid of revolution obtained by rotating $\Gamma$ about the $x$-axis. For all $a \in \left[-\frac{1}{2}, 1\right]$, is $V$ always equal? If equal, find its value; if not equal, find the value of $a$ for which $V$ has a maximum value, and find this maximum value. (Non-multiple choice question, 6 points)