Solve Stoke's Theorem with Contour C and Vector Field F for Calculus Homework

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In summary, a contour C is formed by three curves, with a vector field F defined as <x^2 + 2y + sin x^2, x + y + cos y^2, 0>. The Stoke Theorem states that the line integral of F along C is equal to the surface integral of the curl of F over the surface enclosed by C. In this problem, there is an error in the attempted solution due to the incorrect range of x, resulting in a final answer of 27.0833 instead of the correct answer of 20/3. The notation used for sin x^2 is ambiguous and should be clarified in future attempts.
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Homework Statement



[tex]\oint_C{(x^2 + 2y + sin x^2)dx + (x + y + cos y^2)dy}[/tex]

the contour C formed by 3 curves:
[tex]C(x,y) = \begin{cases}x=0, \quad from (0,0) to (0,5)\\y = 5 - x^2,\quad from(0,5) to (2,1) \\ 4y = x^2, \quad from(2,1) to (0,0)\end{cases}[/tex]

and the Stoke Theorem:
[tex]\oint_C \vec F \, d\vec r = \iint_S \, curl \, \vec F \, d\vec S \\= \iint_S \, curl \, \vec F \cdot \vec n \, dS [/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



So in this problem, can I say the vector field, F as follow?
[tex]\vec F = <x^2 + 2y + sin x^2 ,\,\, x + y + cos y^2, \,\, 0>[/tex]
then
[tex]\oint_C \vec F \, d\vec r = \iint_S \, curl \, \vec F \, d\vec S \\ = \int_0^5 \int_\frac{x^2}{4}^{5-x^2} -1\, dy\, dx \\ = 27.0833[/tex]

but probably there is something wrong in there, because the answer is 20/3
 
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Your x only ranges from 0 to 2, not 0 to 5.
 
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Oh yeah, what a silly mistake, thanks.
 
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Homework Statement



[tex]\oint_C{(x^2 + 2y + sin x^2)dx + (x + y + cos y^2)dy}[/tex]

the contour C formed by 3 curves:
[tex]C(x,y) = \begin{cases}x=0, \quad from (0,0) to (0,5)\\y = 5 - x^2,\quad from(0,5) to (2,1) \\ 4y = x^2, \quad from(2,1) to (0,0)\end{cases}[/tex]

and the Stoke Theorem:
[tex]\oint_C \vec F \, d\vec r = \iint_S \, curl \, \vec F \, d\vec S \\= \iint_S \, curl \, \vec F \cdot \vec n \, dS [/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



So in this problem, can I say the vector field, F as follow?
[tex]\vec F = <x^2 + 2y + sin x^2 ,\,\, x + y + cos y^2, \,\, 0>[/tex]
then
[tex]\oint_C \vec F \, d\vec r = \iint_S \, curl \, \vec F \, d\vec S \\ = \int_0^5 \int_\frac{x^2}{4}^{5-x^2} -1\, dy\, dx \\ = 27.0833[/tex]

but probably there is something wrong in there, because the answer is 20/3

Your notation is ambiguous and confusing: does ##sin x^2## mean ##\sin(x^2)## or ##\sin^2 x = (\sin x)^2##?
 
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Ray Vickson said:
Your notation is ambiguous and confusing: does ##sin x^2## mean ##\sin(x^2)## or ##\sin^2 x = (\sin x)^2##?
it is [itex]sin(x^2)[/itex], i will make it clear next time
 

FAQ: Solve Stoke's Theorem with Contour C and Vector Field F for Calculus Homework

1. What is Stoke's Theorem?

Stoke's Theorem is a mathematical theorem that relates the surface integral of a vector field over a surface to the line integral of the same vector field around the boundary of the surface.

2. What is the purpose of Stoke's Theorem?

The purpose of Stoke's Theorem is to make it easier to evaluate surface integrals by converting them into line integrals, which are typically easier to calculate.

3. How is Stoke's Theorem used in physics?

Stoke's Theorem is used in physics to calculate flux, or the flow of a vector field through a surface, which is important in many areas of physics such as electromagnetism and fluid mechanics.

4. What are the requirements for using Stoke's Theorem?

To use Stoke's Theorem, the surface must be closed and bounded by a simple, closed, and piecewise smooth curve. Additionally, the vector field must be continuous and differentiable on the surface and its boundary.

5. Are there any limitations to Stoke's Theorem?

Yes, Stoke's Theorem is only applicable to certain types of surfaces and vector fields. It cannot be used for surfaces with holes, and the vector field must have a continuous curl for the theorem to hold.

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