What is the Circulation of F Around C Using Green's Theorem?

In summary, the conversation is about finding the circulation of a given function along a curve using Green's theorem. The first part of the curve is a straight line from (0,0) to (pi,0), and the second part is a curve described by y=sin(x) going back to (0,0). The attempt at a solution involves taking the curl of the given function and using Green's theorem to integrate over the region bounded by the curve. The conversation ends with a suggestion to find a formula for y that bounds the upper part of the region.
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Homework Statement



F(x,y) = y i + (x2y + exp(y2)) j
Curve C begin at point (0,0) go to point (pi, 0) along the straight line then go back to (0,0) along curve y=sin(x)

Find circulation of F around C

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



Curve part 1

Using Green theorem I got

[tex]\int[/tex][tex]^{0}_{0}[/tex][tex]\int[/tex][tex]^{pi}_{0}[/tex][tex]_{R}[/tex] (2xy-1) dxdy

= 0 since y was from 0 to 0

I got stuck on the second parameterization. I know y=sin(x) but y still moves from 0 to 0 giving a result of 0 and this does not make any sense.

Thank you!
 
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The integral should be over the region bounded by the curve. You don't need to parametrize the line unless you intended to do the line integral side. Since you already took the curl, I assume you are doing the bounded region side. Therefore, the bounds of your integral need to be the bounds of the region. Try to find a formula for y that bounds the upper part of the region.
 

FAQ: What is the Circulation of F Around C Using Green's Theorem?

What is Green's Theorem?

Green's Theorem is a mathematical formula that relates the line integral of a two-dimensional vector field over a closed curve to the double integral of the curl of the field over the region bounded by the curve.

What is the significance of Green's Theorem?

Green's Theorem provides a powerful tool for evaluating line integrals and calculating areas in two-dimensional space. It is also a fundamental result in vector calculus and has many applications in physics and engineering.

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What is the relationship between Green's Theorem and Stokes' Theorem?

Green's Theorem is a special case of Stokes' Theorem, which is a more generalized version that applies to higher dimensions. Stokes' Theorem also includes the concept of flux, which is not present in Green's Theorem.

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