Math Problem Statement

Using Green's Theorem (that is, using a suitable double integral) compute the value of int gamma vec F * d vec r , where vec F(x, y) = \langle(x + y) ^ 2, x ^ 2 + y ^ 2\rangle and gamma is the counterclockwise boundary of a triangular region with vertices O = (0, 0); A = (3, 0) and B = (1, 1) (It turns out that the region R for the double integral is of type dxdy. INTEGRATE USING DX THEN DY NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.)

Solution

To use Green's Theorem, we need to express the line integral γFdr\oint_{\gamma} \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} as a double integral over the region RR enclosed by the curve γ\gamma. Green's Theorem states:

γFdr=R(QxPy)dA\oint_{\gamma} \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} = \iint_{R} \left( \frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} \right) \, dA

where F(x,y)=P,Q\vec{F}(x, y) = \langle P, Q \rangle and P=(x+y)2P = (x + y)^2 and Q=x2+y2Q = x^2 + y^2.

Step 1: Calculate the Partial Derivatives

First, we need to compute Qx\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} and Py\frac{\partial P}{\partial y}:

  1. P=(x+y)2P = (x + y)^2

    • Py=2(x+y)\frac{\partial P}{\partial y} = 2(x + y)
  2. Q=x2+y2Q = x^2 + y^2

    • Qx=2x\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} = 2x

Now we substitute these into Green's Theorem:

QxPy=2x2(x+y)=2x2x2y=2y\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} = 2x - 2(x + y) = 2x - 2x - 2y = -2y

Step 2: Set Up the Double Integral

Next, we define the region RR. The vertices of the triangle are O(0,0)O(0, 0), A(3,0)A(3, 0), and B(1,1)B(1, 1). We will integrate with respect to xx first and then yy.

  1. The bounds for yy range from 00 to 11 (from vertex OO to vertex BB).
  2. For each yy, xx ranges from the left edge of the triangle (line segment OBOB) to the right edge (line segment OAOA):
    • The line segment OBOB can be described by the equation y=xy = x (or x=yx = y).
    • The line segment OAOA is a horizontal line at y=0y = 0 and ends at x=3x = 3.

Thus, the bounds for xx are:

  • Lower bound: x=yx = y (for line segment OBOB)
  • Upper bound: x=33yx = 3 - 3y (for line segment OAOA)

Step 3: Write the Integral

Now we can set up the double integral:

γFdr=R2ydA=01y33y2ydxdy\oint_{\gamma} \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} = \iint_{R} -2y \, dA = \int_{0}^{1} \int_{y}^{3 - 3y} -2y \, dx \, dy

Step 4: Evaluate the Inner Integral

Evaluating the inner integral:

[ \int_{y}^{3 - 3y} -2y , dx = -2y \left[ x \right]_{y}^{3 - 3y} = -2y \left[(3 - 3y) - y\right] = -2y (3 - 4y) = -6y + 8y^2 ]

Step 5: Evaluate the Outer Integral

Now we evaluate the outer integral:

[ \int_{0}^{1} (-6y + 8y^2) , dy = \left[ -3y^2 + \frac{8}{3}y^3 \right]_{0}^{1} = \left[ -3(1)^2 + \frac{8}{3}(1)^3 \right] - \left[ -3(0)^2 + \frac{8}{3}(0)^3 \right] ]

This simplifies to:

3+83=93+83=13-3 + \frac{8}{3} = -\frac{9}{3} + \frac{8}{3} = -\frac{1}{3}

Final Result

Thus, the value of the line integral is:

γFdr=13\oint_{\gamma} \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} = -\frac{1}{3}

If you have any questions or need further details, let me know! Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What is the geometric interpretation of Green's Theorem?
  2. How would the result change if the orientation of the boundary were reversed?
  3. Can you apply Green's Theorem to more complex regions?
  4. What are the conditions for applying Green's Theorem?
  5. How do you verify the correctness of your calculations in this context?

Tip: Always visualize the region you're integrating over; drawing the region helps clarify the bounds of integration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Calculus
Line Integrals
Double Integrals

Formulas

Green's Theorem: \oint_{\gamma} \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} = \iint_{R} \left( \frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} \right) dA

Theorems

Green's Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12