Calculating Integral Using Greens Theorem

In summary, the conversation discusses using Green's Theorem to calculate a double integral, with the given functions and region. The attempt at a solution shows the partial derivatives and the final result is a constant value. The conversation also addresses the need for constants as the limits of double integrals for a constant result.
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Homework Statement



Use greens theorem to calculate.
[itex]\int_{c}(e^{x}+y^{2})dx+(e^{x}+y^{2})dy[/itex]

Where c is the region between y=x2y=x

Homework Equations



Greens Theorem

[itex]\int_{c}f(x.y)dx+g(x,y)dy= \int_{R}\int (\frac{\partial g}{\partial x}-\frac{\partial f}{\partial y})dA[/itex]


The Attempt at a Solution



[itex]\frac{\partial g}{\partial x}= 2x[/itex]
[itex]\frac{\partial g}{\partial x}= 2y[/itex]
Calculate the integral

[itex]\int_{0}^{x}\int_{0}^{\sqrt{y}}2x-2y\text{ }dy dx[/itex]

[itex]=\frac{x^2}{2}-\frac{4x^{5/2}}{5}[/itex]

Does this look right?
regards
 
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with f(x,y)=g(x,y)=exp(x)+y*y, dg/dx=exp(x), the second dg/dx is a typo.

if you want the region bounded by y=x^2 and y=x, the inside integral must be from x^2 to x and the outside 0 to 1 with area element dydx, the result needs to be a value rather than a function, just something to get use to with multiple integrals.
 
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Thanks

[itex]\int_{0}^{1}\int_{x}^{x^2}2x-2y\text{ }dy dx[/itex]

[itex]=\frac{1}{30}[/itex]

With the outside limits of double integrals eg 0 to 1 do they always have to be constants?
regards
 
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If the result is supposed to be a constant, then, yes, the limits of the integral have to be numbers, not variables!
 
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1. What is Greens Theorem?

Greens Theorem is a mathematical theorem that relates the line integral of a two-dimensional vector field over a simple closed curve to a double integral over the region enclosed by the curve.

2. How do you use Greens Theorem to calculate an integral?

To use Greens Theorem to calculate an integral, you first need to identify the region enclosed by the curve and the vector field that is being integrated. Then, you can use the double integral form of Greens Theorem to evaluate the integral.

3. What is the difference between the line integral and the double integral in Greens Theorem?

The line integral in Greens Theorem is a one-dimensional integral that is evaluated along a closed curve, while the double integral is a two-dimensional integral that is evaluated over the region enclosed by the curve.

4. Can Greens Theorem be used for any type of integral?

No, Greens Theorem can only be used for integrals of two-dimensional vector fields over simple closed curves. It cannot be used for other types of integrals, such as triple integrals or integrals of scalar functions.

5. What are some real-world applications of Greens Theorem?

Greens Theorem has many applications in physics, engineering, and other fields. It can be used to calculate work done by conservative forces, flux of vector fields through surfaces, and electrical potential in circuits, among other things.

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