A solid dome is to be constructed with the ellipse x^2+3y^2=6 as a base. Using infinitely many semi-circles, determine the volume that this solid will generate. The cross sectional area is perpendicular to the x-axis.

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A solid dome is to be constructed with the ellipse x^2+3y^2=6 as a base. Using infinitely many semi-circles, determine the volume that this solid will generate. The cross sectional area is perpendicular to the x-axis.
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