Verifying Stokes' Theorem: F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)

In summary, the conversation was about using Stokes' theorem to evaluate a specific integral, and the person was having trouble converting the integral into terms of t. Through the help of the expert, they were able to identify their mistake and solve the problem.
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imana41
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this Q want to check Stokes' theorem ? for [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)[/URL] and surface [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?x^2+y^2+z^2=1[/URL] and [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?z\geqslant%200[/URL]
i should equal [PLAIN]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\oint%20Mdx+ndy+pdz
with [PLAIN]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int%20\int%20curlF.n.d\sigma

i know : curlF=(0,0,y) and n=(x,y,z) and [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?d\sigma%20=\frac{dxdy}{z}[/URL] and [PLAIN]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int%20\int%20curlF.n.d\sigma = [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int_{-1}^{1}\int_{-\sqrt{1-x^2}}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}}ydydx=\frac{4}{3}[/URL]

but for [PLAIN]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\oint%20Mdx+ndy+pdz if i get x=cost ,y=sint and z=0 the answer is [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int_{0}^{\pi/2}x^2dx+xydy-z^2dz=0[/URL] but i can't find my problem??
 
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Why have you not changed [itex]x^2dx+ xydy- z^2dz[/itex] into terms of t?

if x= cos(t) then dx= -sin(t)dt, if y= sin(t) then dy= cos(t)dt, and if z= 0, then dz= 0.
Now, what us [itex]x^2dx+ xydy- z^2dz[/itex] in terms of t?
 
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[tex]\int_{-\sqrt{1-x^2}}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}} y dy = 0[/tex]
 
  • #4
grey_earl said:
[tex]\int_{-\sqrt{1-x^2}}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}} y dy = 0[/tex]

i can't say [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int_{-1}^{1}\int_{-\sqrt{1-x^2}}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}}ydydx[/URL]

= [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?4\int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}}ydydx=\frac{4}{3}[/URL]
 
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HallsofIvy said:
Why have you not changed [itex]x^2dx+ xydy- z^2dz[/itex] into terms of t?

if x= cos(t) then dx= -sin(t)dt, if y= sin(t) then dy= cos(t)dt, and if z= 0, then dz= 0.
Now, what us [itex]x^2dx+ xydy- z^2dz[/itex] in terms of t?

gif.latex?\int%20(cost)^2(-sint)dt+(sint)(cost)(cost)dt=0.gif
 
  • #6
imana41 said:
i can't say
gif.latex?\int_{-1}^{1}\int_{-\sqrt{1-x^2}}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}}ydydx.gif


=
gif.latex?4\int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{\sqrt{1-x^2}}ydydx=\frac{4}{3}.gif

No, you only have
[tex]\int_{-a}^a f(x) \mathrm{d} x = 2 \int_0^a f(x) \mathrm{d} x[/tex] when f(-x) = f(x), since then (set t = -x in the first integral that follows)
[tex]\int_{-a}^a f(x) \mathrm{d} x = \int_{-a}^0 f(x) \mathrm{d} x + \int_0^a f(x) \mathrm{d} x = - \int_a^0 f(-t) \mathrm{d} t + \int_0^a f(x) \mathrm{d} x = \int_0^a [ f(x) + f(-x)] \mathrm{d} x = 2 \int_0^a f(x) \mathrm{d} x[/tex].
If you have f(x) = -f(-x), then f(x)+f(-x) = 0, so your integral yields zero. This happens for your inner integral, where f(y) = y.
 
  • #7
thanks for your help
 

Related to Verifying Stokes' Theorem: F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)

1. What is Stokes' Theorem?

Stokes' Theorem is a fundamental theorem in multivariable calculus that relates the surface integral of a vector field to the line integral of its curl along the boundary of the surface. It is named after Irish mathematician George Gabriel Stokes.

2. What is the vector field F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)?

The vector field F is a 3-dimensional vector field defined as F(x,y,z)=(x^2,xy,-z^2). It is a polynomial vector field with components that depend on the variables x, y, and z.

3. How do you verify Stokes' Theorem for F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)?

To verify Stokes' Theorem for a given vector field, you need to calculate the line integral of the curl of the vector field along the boundary of a surface and compare it to the surface integral of the vector field over the same surface. For F=(x^2,xy,-z^2), this involves calculating the curl of F and performing the necessary integrations.

4. What is the significance of verifying Stokes' Theorem for F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)?

Verifying Stokes' Theorem for a specific vector field, such as F=(x^2,xy,-z^2), confirms that the theorem holds true for that particular vector field. This can be used to solve a variety of physical problems, as it provides a way to relate line integrals and surface integrals of vector fields.

5. Are there any applications of Stokes' Theorem for F=(x^2,xy,-z^2)?

Stokes' Theorem has many applications in physics and engineering, including fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, and conservation laws. For F=(x^2,xy,-z^2), it can be used to calculate the circulation of a fluid or the flux of a magnetic field over a given surface.

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