Math Problem Statement

Points (x, y, z) on the curve C are given by x = t^2 - 8a, y = t^2 + 2at, and z = t, where a is a positive constant. Which one is the solution of the integral I = ∫C (z^2 + 16z - x) ds for 0 ≤ t ≤ 1?

Solution

The given problem involves a parameterized curve CC defined by the coordinates (x,y,z)(x, y, z) with a parameter tt, where:

x=t28a,y=t2+2at,z=t.x = t^2 - 8a, \quad y = t^2 + 2at, \quad z = t.

We are also given a constant aa, and the integral to solve:

I=C(z2+16zx)ds,I = \int_C (z^2 + 16z - x) \, ds,

where 0t10 \leq t \leq 1.

Step 1: Express dsds in terms of tt

We have:

ds=(dxdt)2+(dydt)2+(dzdt)2dt.ds = \sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{dt}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{dy}{dt}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{dz}{dt}\right)^2} \, dt.

  1. Calculate dxdt\frac{dx}{dt}: dxdt=ddt(t28a)=2t.\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(t^2 - 8a) = 2t.

  2. Calculate dydt\frac{dy}{dt}: dydt=ddt(t2+2at)=2t+2a.\frac{dy}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(t^2 + 2at) = 2t + 2a.

  3. Calculate dzdt\frac{dz}{dt}: dzdt=ddt(t)=1.\frac{dz}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(t) = 1.

Thus,

ds=(2t)2+(2t+2a)2+12dt=4t2+(2t+2a)2+1dt.ds = \sqrt{(2t)^2 + (2t + 2a)^2 + 1^2} \, dt = \sqrt{4t^2 + (2t + 2a)^2 + 1} \, dt.

Step 2: Express the integrand in terms of tt

We are given z=tz = t. Therefore:

z2=t2,16z=16t.z^2 = t^2, \quad 16z = 16t.

The integrand z2+16zxz^2 + 16z - x becomes:

t2+16t(t28a)=t2+16tt2+8a=16t+8a.t^2 + 16t - (t^2 - 8a) = t^2 + 16t - t^2 + 8a = 16t + 8a.

Step 3: Formulate the integral II

The integral II can now be expressed as:

I=01(16t+8a)4t2+(2t+2a)2+1dt.I = \int_0^1 (16t + 8a) \, \sqrt{4t^2 + (2t + 2a)^2 + 1} \, dt.

Step 4: Simplify 4t2+(2t+2a)2+1\sqrt{4t^2 + (2t + 2a)^2 + 1}

Expanding (2t+2a)2(2t + 2a)^2:

(2t+2a)2=4t2+8at+4a2.(2t + 2a)^2 = 4t^2 + 8at + 4a^2.

Thus,

4t2+4t2+8at+4a2+1=8t2+8at+4a2+1.\sqrt{4t^2 + 4t^2 + 8at + 4a^2 + 1} = \sqrt{8t^2 + 8at + 4a^2 + 1}.

Final step: Evaluate or interpret the integral based on further simplifications

We have set up the integral with all terms in terms of tt, which allows for numerical evaluation or further algebraic simplification. If you'd like, we can proceed to explicitly evaluate this integral with the known bounds.

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Here are five follow-up questions based on this explanation:

  1. How do you calculate dsds in general for a parametric curve?
  2. Why do we substitute the expressions for z2z^2, 16z16z, and xx in terms of tt?
  3. What are some strategies to simplify integrands in line integrals?
  4. How would you interpret the physical or geometric meaning of the integral II if the curve represents a path?
  5. Can this problem be solved more easily if we approximate dsds for small tt values?

Tip: When dealing with parameterized curves, it is crucial to carefully calculate the differentials dxdx, dydy, and dzdz before formulating dsds to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parametric Curves
Line Integrals
Differential Geometry

Formulas

ds = sqrt((dx/dt)^2 + (dy/dt)^2 + (dz/dt)^2) dt
Integral I = ∫C (z^2 + 16z - x) ds

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus (Calculus III or Differential Geometry)