Evaluate the given integrals - line integrals

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My interest is on question ##37##. Highlighted in Red.

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For part (a) I have the following lines;

##\int_c A. dr = 4t(2t+3) +2t^5 + 3t^2(t^4-2t^2) dt ##

##\left[\dfrac {8t^3}{3}+ 6t^2+\dfrac{t^6}{3} + \dfrac{3t^7}{7} - \dfrac{6t^5}{5}\right]_0^1##


##=\dfrac{288}{35}##

For part (b) for ##(0,0,0)## to ##(0,0,1)## i was having ##dx=0, dy=0##.

##\int_{ z=0}^1 (0×z-0) dz=0##

also for ##(0,0,0)## to ##(0,1,1)## where ##dx=0## and ##dz=0##

##\int_{y=0}^1 (0 . 0) dy=0##

from ##(0,1,1)## to ##(2,1,1)##


##\int_{x=0}^2 (2+3)dx=[5x]_0^2 = 10## not sure about this approach... need to recheck or give direction.

lastly,

for part (c),

from ##(0,0,0)## t0 ##(2,1,1)## we have the parametric form,

##x=2t, y=t, z=t##

Therefore,

##\int_0^1 [(2t+3)2 + 2t^2 +t^2-2t]dt##

##=\int_0^1 [4t+6 + 2t^2 +t^2-2t]dt##

##=[2t^2+6t+\dfrac{2t^3}{3}+\dfrac{t^3}{3}- t^2 ]_0^1= [t^2+t^3+6t]_0^1=8##

there could be a better approach.

cheers.
 
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These are all correct methodologies. Good job!
 
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Excellent job except some typos.
 
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FAQ: Evaluate the given integrals - line integrals

What is a line integral?

A line integral is a type of integral where a function is evaluated along a curve. It is used to calculate the sum of values of a function along a path, taking into account both the magnitude and direction of the path. Line integrals are commonly used in physics and engineering to compute work done by a force field, mass of a wire, and other physical quantities.

How do you parameterize a curve for a line integral?

To parameterize a curve for a line integral, you express the curve as a vector function of a single parameter, typically denoted as t. For example, if the curve is given by the vector function \(\mathbf{r}(t) = \langle x(t), y(t), z(t) \rangle\), where t ranges from a to b, this parameterization allows you to evaluate the line integral by substituting \(\mathbf{r}(t)\) into the integrand and integrating with respect to t over the interval [a, b].

What is the difference between a scalar line integral and a vector line integral?

A scalar line integral involves integrating a scalar function along a curve, typically represented as \(\int_C f(x, y, z) \, ds\), where ds is the differential arc length. A vector line integral, on the other hand, involves integrating a vector field along a curve and is typically represented as \(\int_C \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}\), where \(\mathbf{F}\) is the vector field and \(d\mathbf{r}\) is the differential vector along the curve.

How do you evaluate a line integral of a vector field?

To evaluate a line integral of a vector field, follow these steps: 1. Parameterize the curve \(C\) by a vector function \(\mathbf{r}(t)\).2. Compute the differential vector \(d\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{r}'(t) \, dt\).3. Substitute the parameterization into the vector field \(\mathbf{F}\).4. Compute the dot product \(\mathbf{F}(\mathbf{r}(t)) \cdot \mathbf{r}'(t)\).5. Integrate the resulting scalar function with respect to t over the given interval.This process will yield the value of the line integral.

What are some common applications of line integrals?

Line integrals have several important applications in various fields. In physics, they are used to calculate the work done by a force field on a particle moving along a path, the circulation of a vector field, and the flux across a curve. In engineering, line integrals can be used

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