Integral of (x+y)dx+x^2dy over semicircle (y>=0) using Green's Theorem

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The problem involves evaluating the line integral of the form {(x+y)dx+x^2dy} along a semicircle defined by parametric equations, specifically from the point (0,0) to (2,0) for y >= 0. The context suggests the use of Green's Theorem as a potential approach.

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  • Participants discuss various techniques for evaluating the integral, including Green's Theorem, polar coordinates, and parameterization. Some express frustration with their attempts and seek clarification on the setup and limits of integration.

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Multiple approaches have been presented, with some participants sharing their results and contrasting them with the expected answer from a textbook. There is an ongoing exploration of different methods, and some guidance has been offered regarding parameterization and the use of software tools for evaluation.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the setup and the application of various integration techniques. Participants have noted discrepancies between their results and the expected answers, prompting further discussion on the correct approach.

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Homework Statement


The parametric equations of a circle, center (1,0) and radius 1, can be expressed as x = 2cos^2(theta), y = 2cos(theta)sin(theta).
Evaluate the integral of {(x+y)dx+x^2dy} along the semicircle for which y >=0 from (0,0) to (2,0).

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Perhaps Green's Theorem?

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried using Green's Theorem, I tried using polar coordinates, I tried using a combination of Green's Theorem and polar coordinates, I tried trig substitution, I tried u substitution, I tried integration by parts, I tried change of variables. I literally tried every technique I know for integration except partial fractions. I am at a complete loss. Any thoughts on the setup?
 
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Please show working with reasoning for your best attempt.
 
@Simon Bridge Here is my cleanest attempt. I got -Pi/2 as my answer, the book says the answer is 2 - Pi/2.
 

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Also, I evaluated it using the vector definition of a line integral using Maple, and got Pi as the answer using the parameters and -Pi/2 as the answer without...
 

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Green's theorem looks like its complicating things... did you try just going through the usual parameterization stuff first?
You have an integral of the form ##\int_C Pdx + Qdy : P=x+y,\; Q=x^2##
The parameterization of the curve is ##x(t)=2\cos^2t,\; y(t)=2\cos t \sin t##

So the integral becomes:

Check the limits ... you want x to go from 0 to 2.
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcIII/LineIntegralsPtII.aspx
 
BigFlorida said:
Also, I evaluated it using the vector definition of a line integral using Maple, and got Pi as the answer using the parameters and -Pi/2 as the answer without...

When I use Maple 11 to evaluate the integral ##J = \int_0^2 (x + y + x^2 y') \, dx## (with ##y = \sqrt{2x - x^2}##) I get ##J = 2 - \pi/2##, which is the book's answer. I did not bother to use the "VectorCalculus" package, because just doing a direct evaluation seemed much faster and easier.

The images you posted are too small and too blurry to make out, so I am not able to see any of the details of your computations. I would suggest copying and pasting individual lines, rather than attaching an image. For example, here is the indefinite integral (after putting y = sqrt(2*x - x^2) and dy = diff(y,x)):

> int(x+y+x^2*dy, x); lprint(%);
(1/2)*x^2-(1/4)*(2-2*x)*(2*x-x^2)^(1/2)-(1/2)*arcsin(-1+x)+(1/3)*x^2*(2*x-x^2)^(1/2)+(1/3)*x*(2*x-x^2)^(1/2)+(2*x-x^2)^(1/2)

This is copied and pasted directly from the Maple 11 worksheet
 
Thank you both for your responses. I see now that I was dropping the x^2 and keeping the y'(X) term. *sigh*
 
Well done - always double check the transcription :)
You'll find a lot of responders here are impatient with images - best to cut and paste from text editors and terminals, and learn to use LaTeX markup for the handwritten stuff. The approach is good discipline, forces you to pay attention to what you are doing, and is good practise for later.

Enjoy.
 

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