Green's Theorem & Line Integral confusion

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This discussion focuses on evaluating the work done by the force field F(x, y) = (3y² + x)i + 4x³j over the curve r(t) = e^(t)i + e^(3t)j for t in [0, ln(2)], and applying Green's Theorem to find the area enclosed by this curve and the line segment connecting points (1, 1) and (2, 8). The user successfully computed part (a) of the homework, yielding a work value of 2547. For part (b), the discussion emphasizes the need to identify the correct limits and functions to apply Green's Theorem, specifically suggesting the use of ∫∫ 1 dA and functions such as G(x,y) = 0 and H(x,y) = -x.

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Homework Statement


a) Evaluate the work done by the force field F(x, y) = (3y^(2) + x)i + 4x^(3)j over the curve
r(t) = e^(t)i + e^(3t)j, tε[0, ln(2)].
b) Using Green’s theorem, find the area enclosed by the curve r(t) and the segment that
joins the points (1, 1) and (2, 8).
c) Find the flux of F across the curve described in b).


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I may be missing something but for the life of me I can't figure out how to answer part b.). I already have part a.) and can do part c.) just need to figure out the limits for part be.


The Attempt at a Solution


a.)∫(0 to ln2 )[3e^(7t) + e^(2t) + 12e^(7t)]dt= 2547

B.)Greens Theorem
∫(12x^2-(6y+1))dA

Any help would be awesome!
 
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For part (b): Draw the graph of the curve r(t) in the given interval. You only need to plot 3 points to get a general idea of the shape of the graph. Try the following values of t: 0, ln (1) and ln (2). Then, plot the line that joins the points (1,1) and (2,8). Find its equation. Then describe the enclosed region and find its area using the Green's theorem.
 
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Dead85 said:
r(t) = eti + e3tj, tε[0, ln(2)].
b) Using Green’s theorem, find the area enclosed by the curve r(t) and the segment that
joins the points (1, 1) and (2, 8).

So r is part of y = x3.

To find the area, you need ∫∫ 1 dA.

So to use Green's theorem, you need a function (G(x,y),H(x,y)) with ∂H/∂x - ∂G/∂y = 1.

Try something like (0,-x) or (y,0). :smile:
 

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