Math Problem Statement
Evaluate the line integral ∫ C F ⋅ d
r where F
⟨ 4 sin x , − cos y , 10 x z ⟩ and C is the path given by r ( t )
( − 3 t 3 , 3 t 2 , 2 t ) for 0 ≤ t ≤ 1
∫ C F ⋅ d
r
Solution
To evaluate the line integral , we proceed as follows:
Given:
and the path for .
Step 1: Parametrize
Substitute into :
Thus,
Simplify:
Step 2: Compute
The derivative of with respect to is:
Thus,
Step 3: Compute
The dot product is:
Perform the dot product:
Simplify each term:
Step 4: Integrate over
The integral becomes:
Split the integral:
Solve each term:
- First term: Let , so :
The integral of is:
Evaluate: [ \int_0^{-3} 4 \sin(u) , du = -4\cos(u) \Big|_0^{-3} = -4[\cos(-3) - \cos(0)] = -4[\cos(-3) - 1]. ]
- Second term: Let , so :
The integral of is:
Evaluate:
- Third term:
The integral of is:
Evaluate:
Step 5: Combine the results
Simplify further if needed.
Do you want detailed explanations for any specific step or further simplification? Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- What is the physical interpretation of a line integral in vector fields?
- How can we verify line integral results using computational tools?
- What are the advantages of parameter substitution in line integrals?
- How does the orientation of the curve affect the line integral?
- What happens if the vector field is conservative?
Tip: Always check if the vector field is conservative before solving; it can simplify the computation significantly.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Calculus
Line Integrals
Parametric Equations
Dot Product
Formulas
F ⋅ dr = F(r(t)) ⋅ r'(t) dt
r'(t) = d/dt r(t)
Line integral: ∫C F ⋅ dr = ∫a^b F(r(t)) ⋅ r'(t) dt
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals (if F is conservative)
Change of Variables (u-substitution)
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate - Calculus III
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