Calculating \int F dr with Green's Theorem

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Homework Statement



Use Green's Theorem to calculate [itex]\int F dr[/itex]

Homework Equations



[itex]F(x,y)= (\sqrt x +y^3) i + (x^2+ \sqrt y) j[/itex] where C is the arc of y=sin x from (0,0) to ( pi,0) followed by line from (pi,o) to (0,0).



The Attempt at a Solution



We have [itex]\int f dx + g dy = \int \int_R (g_x-f_y)[/itex] dA for counterclockwise rotation, but the question is given in clockwise rotation so does green's theorem become

[itex]- \int \int_R (g_x-f_y) dA[/itex]...? Ie, a sign change?
 
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bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



Use Green's Theorem to calculate [itex]\int F dr[/itex]

Homework Equations



[itex]F(x,y)= (\sqrt x +y^3) i + (x^2+ \sqrt y) j[/itex] where C is the arc of y=sin x from (0,0) to ( pi,0) followed by line from (pi,o) to (0,0).



The Attempt at a Solution



We have [itex]\int f dx + g dy = \int \int_R (g_x-f_y)[/itex] dA for counterclockwise rotation, but the question is given in clockwise rotation so does green's theorem become

[itex]- \int \int_R (g_x-f_y) dA[/itex]...? Ie, a sign change?

Any clues on this one?

Thanks
 
bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



Use Green's Theorem to calculate [itex]\int F dr[/itex]

Homework Equations



[itex]F(x,y)= (\sqrt x +y^3) i + (x^2+ \sqrt y) j[/itex] where C is the arc of y=sin x from (0,0) to ( pi,0) followed by line from (pi,o) to (0,0).

The Attempt at a Solution



We have [itex]\int f dx + g dy = \int \int_R (g_x-f_y)[/itex] dA for counterclockwise rotation, but the question is given in clockwise rotation so does green's theorem become

[itex]- \int \int_R (g_x-f_y) dA[/itex]...? Ie, a sign change?
Yes, clockwise gives the opposite sign compared to counter-clockwise.
 
SammyS said:
Yes, clockwise gives the opposite sign compared to counter-clockwise.

Thanks
 
bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



Use Green's Theorem to calculate [itex]\int F dr[/itex]

Homework Equations



[itex]F(x,y)= (\sqrt x +y^3) i + (x^2+ \sqrt y) j[/itex] where C is the arc of y=sin x from (0,0) to ( pi,0) followed by line from (pi,o) to (0,0).



The Attempt at a Solution



We have [itex]\int f dx + g dy = \int \int_R (g_x-f_y)[/itex] dA for counterclockwise rotation, but the question is given in clockwise rotation so does green's theorem become

[itex]- \int \int_R (g_x-f_y) dA[/itex]...? Ie, a sign change?

Can anyone confirm this integral is set up correctly?

[itex]\displaystyle \int_0^ {\pi} \int_0^ {sin x} (3y^2-2x) dy dx[/itex]