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Scalar Line Integrals

Integrating a function along a curve with respect to arc length, the speed factor from the parametrization, and mass and average-value readings.

1. Weighing a curve

Weighing a curve

2. A worked integral along a parabola

A worked integral along a parabola

3. Independence of parametrization

Independence of parametrization

4. Curves in space and higher dimensions

Curves in space and higher dimensions

5. Converting ds

For the parametrization (t,t2)(t, t^2) on [0,1][0, 1], what does dsds become in the integral?

6. Evaluating the parabola integral

What is ∫Cx ds\int_C x\, ds along y=x2y = x^2 from (0,0)(0,0) to (1,1)(1,1)?

7. Parametrization independence

The same arc of parabola is parametrized by (t,t2)(t, t^2) on [0,1][0,1] and again by (u2,u4)(u^2, u^4) on [0,1][0,1]. What does the second parametrization change?

8. Wire mass from density

A wire along a curve has constant density 33 grams per unit length, and the curve's arc length is 55. Give its mass, as a plain number.

9. A full circle integral

Give ∫C(x2+y2) ds\int_C (x^2 + y^2)\, ds over the circle of radius 22 traversed once, in the form a*pi like 12*pi.

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