Math Problem Statement

5.) Let vec F (x,y,z)= langle-3x,y^ 2 ,5 rangle (Gi) (2 pts) Compute the flow line vec r (t) for subject to the condition vec F; vec r (1)= langle2,-1,3 rangle .

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the flow line (or integral curve) of the vector field F(x,y,z)=3x,y2,5\vec{F}(x, y, z) = \langle -3x, y^2, 5 \rangle that passes through the point r(1)=2,1,3\vec{r}(1) = \langle 2, -1, 3 \rangle.

Step 1: Set Up the System of Differential Equations

The flow line r(t)=x(t),y(t),z(t)\vec{r}(t) = \langle x(t), y(t), z(t) \rangle is found by solving the system of differential equations given by:

dxdt=3x,dydt=y2,dzdt=5\frac{dx}{dt} = -3x, \quad \frac{dy}{dt} = y^2, \quad \frac{dz}{dt} = 5

Step 2: Solve Each Differential Equation Separately

1. Solve dxdt=3x\frac{dx}{dt} = -3x

This is a separable differential equation:

dxx=3dt\frac{dx}{x} = -3 dt

Integrating both sides:

lnx=3t+C1\ln |x| = -3t + C_1

Exponentiating both sides:

x(t)=C1e3tx(t) = C_1 e^{-3t}

2. Solve dydt=y2\frac{dy}{dt} = y^2

Rewrite as:

dyy2=dt\frac{dy}{y^2} = dt

Integrate both sides:

1y=t+C2-\frac{1}{y} = t + C_2

Solve for yy:

y(t)=1t+C2y(t) = -\frac{1}{t + C_2}

3. Solve dzdt=5\frac{dz}{dt} = 5

Integrate:

z(t)=5t+C3z(t) = 5t + C_3

Step 3: Apply the Initial Condition r(1)=2,1,3\vec{r}(1) = \langle 2, -1, 3 \rangle

Plug t=1t = 1 into each equation:

  1. For x(1)=2x(1) = 2:

    2=C1e31    C1=2e32 = C_1 e^{-3 \cdot 1} \implies C_1 = 2e^3

    So, x(t)=2e3e3t=2e3(1t)x(t) = 2e^3 e^{-3t} = 2e^{3(1-t)}.

  2. For y(1)=1y(1) = -1:

    1=11+C2    C2=0-1 = -\frac{1}{1 + C_2} \implies C_2 = 0

    So, y(t)=1ty(t) = -\frac{1}{t}.

  3. For z(1)=3z(1) = 3:

    3=51+C3    C3=23 = 5 \cdot 1 + C_3 \implies C_3 = -2

    So, z(t)=5t2z(t) = 5t - 2.

Step 4: Write the Flow Line r(t)\vec{r}(t)

The flow line is:

r(t)=2e3(1t),1t,5t2.\vec{r}(t) = \langle 2e^{3(1-t)}, -\frac{1}{t}, 5t - 2 \rangle.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do we solve differential equations of different types (separable, linear, etc.)?
  2. How can initial conditions affect the solution of a differential equation?
  3. What are flow lines and how do they relate to vector fields?
  4. How do you find the direction of flow lines from a given vector field?
  5. How does the exponential function behave as tt approaches infinity or zero?

Tip: When solving differential equations, always verify your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to ensure consistency.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Fields
Differential Equations
Flow Lines

Formulas

dx/dt = -3x
dy/dt = y^2
dz/dt = 5
Solution for separable differential equations

Theorems

Separable Differential Equations
Initial Conditions

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics