Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem you have provided asks to evaluate the line integral:
where represents the right half of the circle defined by the equation .
Step-by-step solution:
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Parameterize the Curve : The equation represents a circle with a radius of 3 centered at the origin. The right half of this circle corresponds to the semicircle where . We can parameterize the curve using:
for , as these values describe the right half of the circle.
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Compute : The differential arc length is given by:
First, calculate the derivatives of and :
Now compute :
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Substitute into the Line Integral: Now, we substitute the parameterized values of , , and into the integral. The function inside the integral becomes:
The integral becomes:
Simplify:
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Evaluate the Integral: The integral can be solved using the symmetry of the integrand. Since is an odd function, the integral over the symmetric limits from to is 0.
Thus, the value of the line integral is:
If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Here are some related questions that could help expand your understanding of this topic:
- How does the symmetry of a function affect the value of an integral over symmetric limits?
- What is the geometric interpretation of a line integral?
- How do you parameterize curves in different coordinate systems, such as polar coordinates?
- What is the significance of using odd and even functions in integrals?
- How do you evaluate line integrals over closed curves?
Tip: When working with line integrals, always check the symmetry of the curve and the integrand, as it can simplify the calculation significantly.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Line integrals
Curve parameterization
Symmetry in integrals
Trigonometric substitution
Formulas
x = 3cos(t), y = 3sin(t)
ds = sqrt((dx/dt)^2 + (dy/dt)^2) dt
Integral of odd functions over symmetric limits: ∫_(-a)^a f(x) dx = 0 if f(x) is odd
Theorems
Line integral over a scalar field
Odd function property in definite integrals
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12, Undergraduate Calculus