Path integrals in scalar fields when the path is not provided

Join the discussion
Ask a follow-up here, or get your own question answered by working scientists, mathematicians and engineers — people, not an autocomplete.
Real named experts · corrections over time · the nuance an AI answer skips
3 replies · 1K views
user12323567
Messages
20
Reaction score
1
Homework Statement
Evaluate the integral of the curve x^2-y^2+3z wrt ds where the line segment C runs from (0,0,0) to (1,-2,1)
Relevant Equations
∫c Φds
I cannot seem to start answering the question as a result of the path not being provided. How do I solve this when the path is not provided? See picture below
1636484204127.png
 
Physics news on Phys.org
What do you mean the path is not provided? The path is the line segment from both points presented :/
 
LCSphysicist said:
What do you mean the path is not provided? The path is the line segment from both points presented :/
I meant to say that the path is not given explicitly as a parametrized form.
 
Disregard my request for assistance. I have solved the problem.