Line integral, incorrect setup

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a line integral of a vector field, specifically the integral of \(\vec{F}(\vec{r})\) along a curve \(\mathscr{C}\) defined between two points in three-dimensional space. Participants are examining the parametrization of the curve and the implications of the problem's wording regarding the nature of the path taken.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the parametrization of the curve and the derivative of the parametrization, with one participant noting a potential error in the calculation of \(\vec{c}\,'(t)\). There is also a focus on the specific wording of the problem regarding the path from (1,0,0) to (0,0,3), questioning whether it implies a straight line or allows for other interpretations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on each other's attempts and questioning specific aspects of the setup. There is no clear consensus yet, as participants are still exploring the implications of the problem's wording and the correctness of the parametrization.

Contextual Notes

Participants are considering the exact phrasing of the problem statement, particularly whether it specifies a straight line segment or allows for other paths, which may affect the setup of the integral.

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Homework Statement


##\int_\mathscr{C} \vec{F}(\vec{r})\cdot d\vec{r}; \vec{F}(x,y,z) = <sin z, cos \sqrt{y}, x^3>## I am assuming ##\vec{r}## is the usual ##\vec{c}## used, so maybe this is where I am incorrect

The Attempt at a Solution



C goes from (1,0,0) to (0,0,3)

Parametrizing C

##\mathscr{C}: \vec{c}(t) = (1-t)<1,0,0> + t<0,0,3> = <1-t, 0 ,3t>; 0 \le t \le 1 ##

##\vec{c}\,\,'(t) = <-t, 0, 3>##

##\vec{F}(\vec{c}(t) = <\sin 3t, 1, (1-t)^3>##

##\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} <\sin 3t, 1, (1-t)^3> \cdot <-t, 0, 3>dt##

##\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} -t \sin 3t + 0 + 3(1-t)^3 dt##

I got this far and integrated it but got the wrong answer, I checked my integration already so I integrated this setup correctly but I screwed up on the setup somewhere.
 
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Check ##c'(t)## again.
 
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Quesadilla said:
Check ##c'(t)## again.

yeah I did the same mistake as the last one. thanks
 
Does the problem only say "C goes from (1,0,0) to (0,0,3)" or does it specifically say "the straight line from (1, 0, 0) to (0, 0, 3)?
 
HallsofIvy said:
Does the problem only say "C goes from (1,0,0) to (0,0,3)" or does it specifically say "the straight line from (1, 0, 0) to (0, 0, 3)?

says line segment from (1,0,0) to (0,0,3)
 
jonroberts74 said:

Homework Statement


##\int_\mathscr{C} \vec{F}(\vec{r})\cdot d\vec{r}; \vec{F}(x,y,z) = <sin z, cos \sqrt{y}, x^3>## I am assuming ##\vec{r}## is the usual ##\vec{c}## used, so maybe this is where I am incorrect

The Attempt at a Solution



C goes from (1,0,0) to (0,0,3)

Parametrizing C

##\mathscr{C}: \vec{c}(t) = (1-t)<1,0,0> + t<0,0,3> = <1-t, 0 ,3t>; 0 \le t \le 1 ##

##\vec{c}\,\,'(t) = <-t, 0, 3>##

##\vec{F}(\vec{c}(t) = <\sin 3t, 1, (1-t)^3>##

##\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} <\sin 3t, 1, (1-t)^3> \cdot <-t, 0, 3>dt##

##\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} -t \sin 3t + 0 + 3(1-t)^3 dt##

I got this far and integrated it but got the wrong answer, I checked my integration already so I integrated this setup correctly but I screwed up on the setup somewhere.
What do you get for the answer?
 

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