Solve Integral on Curve C of Sphere

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The discussion revolves around solving an integral on a curve defined as the largest circle of a sphere, specifically described by the equation \((x-1)^2+(y-1)^2+(z-1)^2=1\). The subject area includes calculus and vector calculus, particularly focusing on line integrals in three-dimensional space.

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  • Participants discuss the setup of the integral and the parametrization of the curve. Questions arise regarding the correct representation of the curve in terms of parameters, with attempts to express coordinates as functions of \(t\). Some participants express uncertainty about the relationship between the dimensions of the integral and the curve.

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The discussion is ongoing, with various approaches to parametrizing the curve being explored. Some participants have suggested specific parametrizations and discussed the implications of these choices on the integral. There is a recognition of the need to clarify the definitions and assumptions regarding the curve and the integral.

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Participants note potential confusion regarding the terminology used, such as "biggest circle of sphere" versus "great circle." There are also discussions about the dimensionality of the integral and the necessary conditions for evaluating it correctly.

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pleaes help me about this
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gif.latex?\int%20yzdx+xzdy+xydz.gif
on curve c that is the bigest circle of sphere [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?(x-1)^2+(y-1)^2+(z-1)^2=1[/URL]
 
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What have you tried until now? Do you know how to do integrals on a curve in a higher-dimensional space (like, for example, integrals on a curve in the plane)?
 
i know F=(M,N,P)=(yz,xz,xy) and c is on closed curve i think i should use
ial%20M}{\partial%20x}+\frac{\partial%20N}{\partial%20y}+\frac{\partial%20P}{\partial%20z}dxdydz.gif
but the euqals is zero I'm not sure . plaese help
 
This cannot be since dσ is two-dimensional, while dx dy dz is three-dimensional, and your integral is a line integral, i.e. one-dimensional. So no.

If you have an integral over a curve (a line integral), this is per definition
\int_C f_1(x, y, ...) \mathrm{d} x + f_2(x, y, ...) \mathrm{d} y + ... = \int_C f_1(x(t), y(t), ...) \frac{\partial x(t)}{\partial t} \mathrm{d} t + f_2(x(t), y(t), ...) \frac{\partial y(t)}{\partial t} \mathrm{d} t + ..., where x(t), y(t), ... describe your curve. Can you give me x(t), y(t) and z(t) for your curve?
 
if [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?x^2+y^2+z^2=1[/URL] we get x(t)=cost , y(t)=sint and z(t)=1 but for [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?(x-1)^2+(y-1)^2+(z-1)^2=1[/URL] I'm not know ??
 
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What if you try
x(t) = 1+cos(t) , y(t) = 1+sin(t) , z(t) = 1
Then you get
(1 + cos(t) -1)^{2} + (1 + sin(t) - 1)^{2} + (1-1)^{2} = 1
thus
cos^{2}(t) + sin^{2}(t) = 1
 
imana41 said:
if [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?x^2+y^2+z^2=1[/URL] we get x(t)=cost , y(t)=sint and z(t)=1 but for [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?(x-1)^2+(y-1)^2+(z-1)^2=1[/URL] I'm not know ??

Sure you meant z = 0 there. Just as Clever-Name has said, adding 1 to each coordinate then gives you the curve for your problem. (If it is your curve, I'm not quite sure what a "bigest circle of sphere" is.).

Then just plug everything into the integral, you should get something like
\int_{0}^{2 \pi} \left[ - \sin t - \sin^2 t + \cos t + \cos^2 t \right] \mathrm{d} t = 0.
 
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The "biggest circle on a sphere" is simply as "great circle" and there are an infinite number of them. The simplest thing to do is to take the great circle that is parallel to the xy-plane, given by x= 1+ cos(t), y= 1+ sin(t), z= 1.
Then dx= -sin(t)dt, dy= cos(t)dt, and dz= 0. yz= 1+ sin(t), xz= 1+ cos(t), and xy= 1+ sin(t)+ cos(t)+ sin(t)cos(t) but since that will be multiplied by dz= 0, it doesn't matter. The integral will be
\int_{t=0}^{2\pi} [-(1+ sin(t))sin(t)+ (1+ cos(t))cos(t)]dt
The identity cos^2(t)- sin^2(t)= cos(2t) might be helpful.

I said there are an infinite number of great circles but it should be evident from the symmetry that they all give the same integral.
 
HallsofIvy said:
The "biggest circle on a sphere" is simply as "great circle" and there are an infinite number of them. The simplest thing to do is to take the great circle that is parallel to the xy-plane, given by x= 1+ cos(t), y= 1+ sin(t), z= 1.
Then dx= -sin(t)dt, dy= cos(t)dt, and dz= 0. yz= 1+ sin(t), xz= 1+ cos(t), and xy= 1+ sin(t)+ cos(t)+ sin(t)cos(t) but since that will be multiplied by dz= 0, it doesn't matter. The integral will be
\int_{t=0}^{2\pi} [-(1+ sin(t))sin(t)+ (1+ cos(t))cos(t)]dt
The identity cos^2(t)- sin^2(t)= cos(2t) might be helpful.

I said there are an infinite number of great circles but it should be evident from the symmetry that they all give the same integral.

gif.latex?\int_{0}^{2\pi}cos(2t)dt=sin(2t)=0.gif
 
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Yes, so your integral gives 0, as I already said.
 

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