Solve for C: Find Value of Line Segment in 3D Graph

In summary, to find the value of a line segment in a 3D graph, you can use the distance formula, which involves finding the difference between the coordinates of the two endpoints of the line segment and taking the square root of the sum of the squares of those differences. This will give you the length of the line segment, represented by the variable C. By solving for C, you can accurately determine the value of the line segment in the 3D graph.
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Weatherkid11
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Find the exact value of http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129112586326885897811250007777.gif where http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129110356326885883583125005816.gif and C is the line segment from (1,2,1) to (6,4,5).
i, j, k are unit vectors
So far all i have done is drawn in the line segment on a 3D graph.. Look at the URLS for the integral and the F(x,y,z)
 
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Weatherkid11 said:
Find the exact value of http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129112586326885897811250007777.gif where http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129110356326885883583125005816.gif and C is the line segment from (1,2,1) to (6,4,5).
i, j, k are unit vectors
So far all i have done is drawn in the line segment on a 3D graph.. Look at the URLS for the integral and the F(x,y,z)
[tex]\int_C\mathbf{F}\cdot d\mathbf{r}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{F}=\left<x^4e^y,\,\ln{z},\,\sqrt{y^2+z^2}\right>[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{r}=\left<1+5t,\,2+2t,\,1+4t\right>;\quad 0\leq t \leq 1[/tex]

Can you figure it out from here?
 
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OK i worked off of what you got and i got
http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/mimetex/pictures/d1183703930c2d1a7c5a37255ca42e49.gif
But this integral looks VERY hard to solve
 
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Weatherkid11 said:
OK i worked off of what you got and i got
http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/mimetex/pictures/d1183703930c2d1a7c5a37255ca42e49.gif
But this integral looks VERY hard to solve
A few hints:
For the first term, use integration-by-parts, and for the third term, complete the square in the form: [itex]K\sqrt{(t+a)^{2}+b}[/itex], where K,a,b are appropriate constants. Dependent upon the sign of b, we may write [itex]b=\pm{c}^{2}[/itex] where c is some constant.

See if you manage to make the last few steps on your own..
 
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1. What is a line segment in a 3D graph?

A line segment in a 3D graph refers to a straight line that connects two distinct points in three-dimensional space. It is represented by two endpoints and can be measured in terms of length.

2. How do I solve for the value of a line segment in a 3D graph?

To solve for the value of a line segment in a 3D graph, you will need to know the coordinates of its endpoints. Then, you can use the distance formula, which is √[(x2-x1)² + (y2-y1)² + (z2-z1)²], to calculate its length.

3. Can I find the value of a line segment without knowing its endpoints?

No, you cannot find the value of a line segment without knowing its endpoints. The coordinates of the endpoints are essential in determining the length of the line segment.

4. How do I represent a line segment in a 3D graph?

A line segment in a 3D graph can be represented by a straight line connecting two points in three-dimensional space. The two endpoints of the line segment can be marked with coordinates or labeled using letters.

5. Why is it important to solve for the value of a line segment in a 3D graph?

Solving for the value of a line segment in a 3D graph is important for various reasons. It allows us to accurately measure the length of a line segment, which is crucial in many real-world applications such as construction, engineering, and physics. It also helps in visualizing and understanding the relationships between different points in three-dimensional space.

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