Evaluate ∫F∙dr: Surface Integrals Help

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the line integral ∫F∙dr, where F is a vector field defined in three-dimensional space. The problem involves a triangular curve in the context of surface integrals and the application of Stokes' theorem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to relate the line integral to a surface integral using the curl of the vector field. They express the normal vector and set up a double integral for evaluation. Some participants question the approach and suggest alternative methods, such as parametrization.

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The discussion is active, with participants exploring different methods of evaluation. The original poster acknowledges a mistake in their reasoning, indicating a productive exchange of ideas. However, there is no explicit consensus on the best approach yet.

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The problem is constrained by the requirement to evaluate the integral using a double integral approach, as specified by the original poster.

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[Can someone help with the following? I am supposed to evaluate the line integral of ∫F∙dr. The curve is oriented counterclockwise as viewed from above. So suppose that F(x,y,z) = (x+y^2)I + (y+z^2)j + (z+x^2)k, and C is the triangle formed by (1,00), (0,1,0), (0,0,1).

I know that the integral ∫F∙dr over some surface S is equal to ∫∫curlF∙dS and is equal to ∫∫curlF∙n/|n|ds or ∫∫curlF∙ndA, where n is the normal vector. So, curl F is -2zi -2xj -2yk. And since the region has the expression x+y+z = 1, so suppose the region z can be written as (x, y, 1-x-y), and the normal vector to this region has the expression <dz/dx, -dz/dy, 1> or <-1,-1,1>. So wouldn’t curl F dot n be 2z+2x-2y, and since z = 1-x-y, curl F n should be 2-2x-2y+2x-2y? So I am supposed to integrate the integral ∫∫2-4y dydx where 0≤y≤1-x and 0≤x≤1? Can someone point out what I’m doing wrong here? Thanks.
 
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i can't read all that, but couldn't you just check your work by simply parametrizing the triangle and just doing a one variable integral?

it is especially easy on the vertical and horizontal dies where, on the y-axis side say, both dx and dz are zero.
 
But I'm supposed to evaluate it using the double integral, so.
 
The plane equation is, indeed, x+y+z=1.
Hence, the normal vector is parallell to (1,1,1)
 
Oh I see where I went wrong! Thanks!
 

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