How to Use Stokes' Theorem for Evaluating Line Integrals?

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This discussion focuses on using Stokes' Theorem to evaluate the line integral \(\oint y^{3}zdx - x^{3}zdy + 4dz\) over the curve C, which is the intersection of the paraboloid \(z = 2 + x^{2} + y^{2}\) and the plane \(z=5\). The user initially struggled with the integral but identified a mistake regarding the surface element \(dS\), which should be \((1)dA\) for the plane \(z=5\). After correcting this, the user successfully calculated the integral, arriving at the result of \(\frac{135\pi}{2}\).

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Homework Statement



Use Stoke's theorem to evaluate the line integral

[tex]\oint y^{3}zdx - x^{3}zdy + 4dz[/tex]

where C is the curve of intersection of the paraboloid [tex]z = 2 + x^{2} + y^{2}[/tex] and the plane [tex]z=5[/tex], directed clockwise as viewed from the point (0,0,7).

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The Attempt at a Solution



Am I doing everything up to this integral correctly? I'm stuck at where I'm at now.

Did I make a mistake along the way?

EDIT: I found one mistake, since my surface S is Z=5, my dS should simply be (1)dA. I fixed my mistakes and found the answer to be [tex]\frac{135\pi}{2}[/tex]
 

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jegues said:

Homework Statement



Use Stoke's theorem to evaluate the line integral

[tex]\oint y^{3}zdx - x^{3}zdy + 4dz[/tex]

where C is the curve of intersection of the paraboloid [tex]z = 2 + x^{2} + y^{2}[/tex] and the plane [tex]z=5[/tex], directed clockwise as viewed from the point (0,0,7).

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Am I doing everything up to this integral correctly? I'm stuck at where I'm at now.

Did I make a mistake along the way?

EDIT: I found one mistake, since my surface S is Z=5, my dS should simply be (1)dA. I fixed my mistakes and found the answer to be [tex]\frac{135\pi}{2}[/tex]

Check your z component of curl F. You should be able to factor out a z. And with n=-k the integral should come out very easy.
 

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