Math Problem Statement

can you run me through how to answer this question:   Use Green’s theorem to evaluate  ϕ2x3d  2y3dx\phi2x^3d\text{ }-\text{ }2y^3dx where C is a positively oriented circle of radius π\pi centered at the origin

Solution

To evaluate the given line integral using Green's Theorem, follow these steps:


Step 1: Recall Green's Theorem

Green's theorem states: CPdx+Qdy=R(QxPy)dA\oint_C P \, dx + Q \, dy = \iint_R \left( \frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} \right) \, dA where:

  • CC is a positively oriented, simple closed curve enclosing a region RR,
  • PP and QQ are functions of xx and yy.

In this problem:

  • P(x,y)=2y3P(x, y) = -2y^3,
  • Q(x,y)=2x3Q(x, y) = 2x^3.

Step 2: Identify the Partial Derivatives

Compute the necessary derivatives:

  1. Qx\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x}: Derivative of Q=2x3Q = 2x^3 with respect to xx, Qx=6x2.\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} = 6x^2.
  2. Py\frac{\partial P}{\partial y}: Derivative of P=2y3P = -2y^3 with respect to yy, Py=6y2.\frac{\partial P}{\partial y} = -6y^2.

Substitute into Green's theorem: QxPy=6x2(6y2)=6x2+6y2.\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} = 6x^2 - (-6y^2) = 6x^2 + 6y^2.


Step 3: Set Up the Double Integral

The region RR is a circle of radius π\pi centered at the origin. In polar coordinates:

  • x=rcosθx = r\cos\theta,
  • y=rsinθy = r\sin\theta,
  • dA=rdrdθdA = r \, dr \, d\theta.

The bounds for rr and θ\theta are: 0rπ,0θ2π.0 \leq r \leq \pi, \quad 0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi.

The integrand 6x2+6y26x^2 + 6y^2 becomes: 6(x^2 + y^2) = 6r^2 \quad \text{(since x^2 + y^2 = r^2)}.

Thus, the integral becomes: R(6x2+6y2)dA=02π0π6r2rdrdθ=02π0π6r3drdθ.\iint_R \left( 6x^2 + 6y^2 \right) \, dA = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^\pi 6r^2 \cdot r \, dr \, d\theta = \int_0^{2\pi} \int_0^\pi 6r^3 \, dr \, d\theta.


Step 4: Evaluate the Integral

  1. Inner integral over rr: 0π6r3dr=60πr3dr=6[r44]0π=6π44=3π42.\int_0^\pi 6r^3 \, dr = 6 \int_0^\pi r^3 \, dr = 6 \left[ \frac{r^4}{4} \right]_0^\pi = 6 \cdot \frac{\pi^4}{4} = \frac{3\pi^4}{2}.

  2. Outer integral over θ\theta: 02π3π42dθ=3π4202π1dθ=3π422π=3π5.\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{3\pi^4}{2} \, d\theta = \frac{3\pi^4}{2} \cdot \int_0^{2\pi} 1 \, d\theta = \frac{3\pi^4}{2} \cdot 2\pi = 3\pi^5.


Final Answer:

C(2x3dy2y3dx)=3π5\oint_C (2x^3 \, dy - 2y^3 \, dx) = 3\pi^5


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5 Related Questions:

  1. What are the conditions for applying Green’s theorem to a line integral?
  2. How can Green's theorem be used to compute the area enclosed by a curve?
  3. How do you convert a double integral to polar coordinates?
  4. How would the solution change if the region was an ellipse instead of a circle?
  5. Can Green’s theorem be used for non-conservative vector fields?

Tip:

When applying Green's theorem, always ensure the curve is positively oriented (counterclockwise) to avoid sign errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Calculus
Green's Theorem
Polar Coordinates
Line Integrals
Double Integrals

Formulas

Green's Theorem: \( \oint_C P \, dx + Q \, dy = \iint_R \left( \frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} \right) \, dA \)
Conversion to Polar Coordinates: \( x = r\cos\theta, \; y = r\sin\theta, \; dA = r \, dr \, d\theta \)

Theorems

Green's Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Calculus III or Advanced Calculus)