Graphing the work done by a force along paths

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the work done by a force along different paths from the origin to the point P(1,1) using the formula W = op∫ F•dr. The user has completed the calculations for the first three paths but is unsure how to graph them, particularly using Excel. Suggestions for graphing include using Excel or considering more advanced software like GNU Octave, Matlab, or Mathematica for better functionality. The conversation emphasizes the importance of not submitting hand-drawn graphs as per the professor's instructions. Overall, the user seeks guidance on effectively creating the required graph digitally.
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Evaluate the work done
W = op∫ F\bulletdr

By the two dimensional force F = (x2, 2xy) along the following paths from the
origin to the point P(1,1):
1) This path goes along the x-axis to the point Q(1,0) and then directly up to
the point P(1,1).
2) Along the path y = x2.
3) Along the path given by the parametric equation x = t3 and y = t2.
4) Plot each of these paths on the same graph.


I'm actually done parts 1 through 3. I'm just kind of lost as to how to graph something like this. The only software I really have at my disposal is excel. Any ideas?

I know this is a little vague, but my knowledge with graphing software is pretty terrible.
 
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You should be able to graph it by hand.
 
Simon Bridge said:
You should be able to graph it by hand.

I would, but my prof has specifically stated that it can't be a hand drawn graph.
 
Oh right - you can do it in a spreadsheet, but if you are going to have to do this sort of thing a lot you should consider a math script package.

GNU Octave is free-gratis and free-libre and does lots of what you want.
Matlab and Mathematica are popular, and iirc there is a version of mathematica as cloudware.

What si it you are having trouble with?
Do you just not know how to make a graph in Excel?
 
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