Why Is My Line Integral Calculation Incorrect?

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The discussion revolves around calculating a line integral of a vector function from point a=(1,0,0) to point b=(2,2,0). The original poster indicates a discrepancy between their calculated result and the expected answer.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to parameterize the path for integration but questions the correctness of their chosen parameterization. Other participants suggest alternative parameterizations and question the original poster's approach.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively exploring different parameterizations and discussing the implications of these choices on the integral's outcome. There is no explicit consensus yet, as various interpretations of the parameterization are being examined.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted confusion regarding the representation of the vector function, and one participant mentions a typographical error in the original post. The original poster's parameterization does not yield the correct starting point, prompting further clarification.

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Calculate the line integral of the function v=(y的平方, 2x(y+1), 0) from the
point a=(1,0,0) to the point b=(2,2,0)
The correct Ans: 11

However, when I was calculuating the problem,
I supposed(is that the right word?) to make the parameter equations,

x=1+t
y=1+t
z=0
where 0<t<1
but when I integrated the function, the answer is 6.
 
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i don't know why, but i see your function as some chinese characters, can you retype it in some other way:).
 
Are you sure about that parametrization of your path?

I'd say

[tex]\left\{ \begin{array}{l}<br /> x = t \\ <br /> y = 2t - 2 \\ <br /> z = 0 \\ <br /> \end{array} \right[/tex]

or

[tex]\left\{ \begin{array}{l}<br /> x = t + 1 \\ <br /> y = 2t \\ <br /> z = 0 \\ <br /> \end{array} \right[/tex]
 
asdf1 said:
Calculate the line integral of the function v=(y的平方, 2x(y+1), 0) from the
point a=(1,0,0) to the point b=(2,2,0)
The correct Ans: 11

However, when I was calculuating the problem,
I supposed(is that the right word?) to make the parameter equations,

x=1+t
y=1+t
z=0
where 0<t<1
but when I integrated the function, the answer is 6.

when t= 0, your parametrization gives (1, 1, 0), there is no value of t that gives (1, 0, 0).
 
sorry, i mistyped~
a=(1,0,0)
 

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