Does the Parameterization Affect the Pullback of a Constant 1-Form?

In summary, the evaluation of the pullback of a constant 1-form does not depend on the chosen linear parameterization, as the coefficients of the 1-form remain constant regardless of the chosen (x,y,z) values.
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Show that the evaluation of the pullback of a constant 1-form [tex] k_{1}dx + k_{2}dy + k_{3}dz [/tex] over the directed line segment from [tex] \bold{r} [/tex] to [tex] \bold{s} [/tex] does not depend on which linear parameterization is chosen.

So [tex] (x,y,z) = \bold{r} + t(\bold{s}-\bold{r}) [/tex]. Then what?
 
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tronter said:
Show that the evaluation of the pullback of a constant 1-form [tex] k_{1}dx + k_{2}dy + k_{3}dz [/tex] over the directed line segment from [tex] \bold{r} [/tex] to [tex] \bold{s} [/tex] does not depend on which linear parameterization is chosen.

So [tex] (x,y,z) = \bold{r} + t(\bold{s}-\bold{r}) [/tex]. Then what?



Τhen, you observe that the coefficients of the 1-form are constant, and will remain so
no matter what (x,y,z) you choose.


Ps. Yeap, I am answering old questions.
Got time on my hands and need to kill it... Is that so bad?
 

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What does it mean for something to be "independent of parameter"?

When something is independent of parameter, it means that it does not change or vary based on any specific variable or factor. In other words, it is not affected by any external factors and remains constant.

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What are some examples of independent parameters in scientific studies?

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