Chapter 9: Vector Calculus
Section 9.5: Line Integrals
Example 9.5.6
Let be the circle whose center is and whose radius is 2. Let be the arc on subtended by a central angle of radians measured counterclockwise from the right half of a horizontal diagonal. Obtain the line integral of the scalar function , taken along .
Solution
Mathematical Solution
A parametric definition of the circle as a position vector is given by
For this circle, is given by
If is the scalar-valued function of the vector argument , then the integrand for the line integral around the circle is . Hence, the line integral is
= = ≐ 43.22
Maple Solution
Initialize
Tools≻Load Package: Student Vector Calculus
Loading Student:-VectorCalculus
Access the PathInt command through the Context Panel
Write the scalar.
Context Panel: Student Vector Calculus≻Line Integral (2D) Complete the dialog as per Figure 9.5.6(a).
Context Panel: Evaluate Integral
Figure 9.5.6(a) Path Integral Domain dialog
Form and evaluate the line integral via the PathInt command
=
A solution from first principles is also possible.
Define as a scalar-valued function of a vector argument
Context Panel: Assign Function
Define the circle parametrically as the position vector R
Context Panel: Assign Name
Obtain
Calculus palette: Differentiation operator
Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
Form and evaluate the line integral
Calculus palette: Definite integral operator
Explicit formulation and evaluation of the line integral
Write the integrand and press the Enter key.
Context Panel: Constructions≻Definite Integral≻
Context Panel: Approximate≻10 (digits)
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