Is My Calculation of Work Along a Defined Curve Correct?

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The discussion revolves around calculating work along a defined curve, specifically addressing a solution presented in LaTeX. The original poster seeks validation for their calculation, particularly Equation 1.11, and has provided a PDF for reference. Feedback indicates that the final result has incorrect units, prompting a clarification on the dimensions involved in the calculation. A key point of confusion arises regarding the interpretation of "m" in the denominator, which affects the dimensional analysis of work. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly understanding units in physics calculations.
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Homework Statement
I would like to confirm whether my solution is correct.
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vector line integral
I created a problem for myself, which I have documented in LaTeX. I hope it's acceptable that I included snapshots of my pages.

I would like to calculate the Work W along curve C1.
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I have solved the problem as shown below. Is my solution correct (see Equation 1.11)?
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The pictures I included are of low quality, so I've attached the main.pdf for your reference.
 

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I am not opening unsolicited pdfs as a matter of principle.

Please note that the forum has LaTeX compatibility. You’ll have to change a couple of delimiters, but displaying equations written in LaTeX generally works quite well.
 
Your final result seems to have the wrong units.
But what's the point of doing this?
 
Hello Nasu, The goal is to improve my understanding by practicing vector line integral problems in physics, specifically those related to electrostatics. Why is the Unit of W not correct? q in [As], Q in [As], e0 in [As]/[Vm] so k in [As]*[Vm] and finally W in [As]*[Vm]/[m]=[VAs]=[Ws]=[Nm]=[J]. So the unit is correct, right?
Thanks and best regards.
 
What is the meaning of "m" in The denominator of your final result? It looks like "k" divided by some quantity in meters. Which does not have dimensions of work.
 
The book claims the answer is that all the magnitudes are the same because "the gravitational force on the penguin is the same". I'm having trouble understanding this. I thought the buoyant force was equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Weight depends on mass which depends on density. Therefore, due to the differing densities the buoyant force will be different in each case? Is this incorrect?

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