Solve for C: Find Value of Line Segment in 3D Graph

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The discussion revolves around finding the exact value of a line integral along a specified line segment in a 3D space, defined by the endpoints (1,2,1) and (6,4,5). The integral involves a vector field represented by a function F(x,y,z) and requires the application of calculus concepts, including integration techniques.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the setup of the line integral, with one participant providing the parameterization of the line segment. There are mentions of integration techniques, such as integration by parts and completing the square, as well as questions about the complexity of the integral.

Discussion Status

Some participants have shared their progress and findings, indicating that they are working through the integral but find it challenging. Hints have been offered regarding potential methods to tackle the integral, suggesting a collaborative exploration of the problem.

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The original poster has drawn the line segment on a 3D graph but has not provided a complete solution. There is a reliance on external resources for the integral and the vector field, which may limit the discussion's depth regarding specific calculations.

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Find the exact value of http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129112586326885897811250007777.gif where http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129110356326885883583125005816.gif and C is the line segment from (1,2,1) to (6,4,5).
i, j, k are unit vectors
So far all i have done is drawn in the line segment on a 3D graph.. Look at the URLS for the integral and the F(x,y,z)
 
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Weatherkid11 said:
Find the exact value of http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129112586326885897811250007777.gif where http://forums.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20051129110356326885883583125005816.gif and C is the line segment from (1,2,1) to (6,4,5).
i, j, k are unit vectors
So far all i have done is drawn in the line segment on a 3D graph.. Look at the URLS for the integral and the F(x,y,z)
\int_C\mathbf{F}\cdot d\mathbf{r}

\mathbf{F}=\left<x^4e^y,\,\ln{z},\,\sqrt{y^2+z^2}\right>

\mathbf{r}=\left<1+5t,\,2+2t,\,1+4t\right>;\quad 0\leq t \leq 1

Can you figure it out from here?
 
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OK i worked off of what you got and i got
http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/mimetex/pictures/d1183703930c2d1a7c5a37255ca42e49.gif
But this integral looks VERY hard to solve
 
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Weatherkid11 said:
OK i worked off of what you got and i got
http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/mimetex/pictures/d1183703930c2d1a7c5a37255ca42e49.gif
But this integral looks VERY hard to solve
A few hints:
For the first term, use integration-by-parts, and for the third term, complete the square in the form: K\sqrt{(t+a)^{2}+b}, where K,a,b are appropriate constants. Dependent upon the sign of b, we may write b=\pm{c}^{2} where c is some constant.

See if you manage to make the last few steps on your own..
 
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