How to find the function of a surface

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Let’s say we have $f(x)=\sqrt{x}$ in range $\,x\in[0,5]\,$ and we revolved around the $x$-axis what would the function $z=z(x,y)$ of this new surface? How can I find this surface?

I have the volume of this surface:

$$\int_{0}^{5}\pi xdx = V$$

in 2D the rate of change of the area under the curve is $f(x)$ will this be the same in 2D with the volume, how can I find the equation $\,z=z(x,y)\,?$

I was trying:

$$A = \int\pi xdx$$ $$\frac{dA}{dx} = \pi x$$

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If you are interested in the equation of the surface, then read my answer.

A point $P(x,y,z)$ belongs to the surface if and only if the distance from $P$ to $x$-axis is equal to $f(x)=\sqrt x$.

$\mathrm{dist}(P,x\mathrm{-axis})=\sqrt{y^2+z^2}\,.$

Consequently a point $P(x,y,z)$ belongs to the surface if and only if $\,\sqrt{y^2+z^2}=\sqrt x\;.$

Hence the equation of the surface is

$y^2+z^2=x\quad$ (in implicit form)

or

$z=\pm\sqrt{x-y^2}\quad$ (in explicit form).

But if you are interested in calculating the value of the area of the surface, you have to use the following formula:

$\mathrm{Area}=2\pi\displaystyle\int_0^5f(x)\sqrt{1+f’^2(x)}\,\mathrm dx\,.$