MHB Integrate the function f at the path that consists of the curves C1 and C2

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The discussion revolves around integrating the function f = x + √y - z² along two curves, C1 and C2, from the point (0,0,0) to (1,1,1). The user presents their calculations for the integrals along both curves, arriving at the total integral value. Another participant confirms the calculations are correct and suggests simplifying the final result to (5√5 + 9)/6. The user expresses gratitude for the feedback, indicating satisfaction with the response.
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Hey! :o

I have the following exercise:
Integrate the function $f=x+ \sqrt{y} -z^2$ at the path from $(0,0,0)$ to$(1,1,1)$ that consists of the curves $C_1:r(t)=t \hat{ \imath}+t^2\hat{ \jmath}, 0 \leq t \leq 1$ and $C_2: r(t)=\hat{ \imath}+\hat{ \jmath}+t \hat{k}, 0\leq t \leq1$.My solution is as followed:
$$\int_C{f}ds=\int_{C_1}{f}ds+\int_{C_2}{f}ds$$
$$\int_{C_1}{f}ds=\int_0^1{(t+\sqrt{t^2})\sqrt{1+4t^2}}dt=\int_0^1{2t(1+4t^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}}dt=\frac{1}{6}(1+4t^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}|_0^1=\frac{1}{6}(5 \sqrt{5}-1)$$
$$\int_{C_2}{f}ds=\int_0^1(2-t^2) \cdot 1 dt=[2t-\frac{t^3}{3}]_0^1=\frac{5}{3}$$
So $$\int_C{f}ds=\frac{5 \sqrt{5}-1}{6}+\frac{5}{3}$$Could you tell me if this is correct??
 
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mathmari said:
Hey! :o

I have the following exercise:
Integrate the function $f=x+ \sqrt{y} -z^2$ at the path from $(0,0,0)$ to$(1,1,1)$ that consists of the curves $C_1:r(t)=t \hat{ \imath}+t^2\hat{ \jmath}, 0 \leq t \leq 1$ and $C_2: r(t)=\hat{ \imath}+\hat{ \jmath}+t \hat{k}, 0\leq t \leq1$.My solution is as followed:
$$\int_C{f}ds=\int_{C_1}{f}ds+\int_{C_2}{f}ds$$
$$\int_{C_1}{f}ds=\int_0^1{(t+\sqrt{t^2})\sqrt{1+4t^2}}dt=\int_0^1{2t(1+4t^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}}dt=\frac{1}{6}(1+4t^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}|_0^1=\frac{1}{6}(5 \sqrt{5}-1)$$
$$\int_{C_2}{f}ds=\int_0^1(2-t^2) \cdot 1 dt=[2t-\frac{t^3}{3}]_0^1=\frac{5}{3}$$
So $$\int_C{f}ds=\frac{5 \sqrt{5}-1}{6}+\frac{5}{3}$$Could you tell me if this is correct??

It looks good to me! (Yes)

I'd probably further simplify it to $\dfrac{5\sqrt{5}+9}{6}$, but other than that, I see nothing wrong with your work. (Smile)
 
Chris L T521 said:
It looks good to me! (Yes)

I'd probably further simplify it to $\dfrac{5\sqrt{5}+9}{6}$, but other than that, I see nothing wrong with your work. (Smile)

Great! Thank you very much! (Mmm)
 
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