Give step-by-step solution with explanation and final answer:Evaluate C in lower limit to unknown upper limit along C an upper half of circle r =2 consider C parameterized x(t) = 2cos(t) y(t) = sin(t)
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Evaluate C in lower limit to unknown upper limit along C an upper half of circle r
=2 consider C parameterized x(t) = 2cos(t) y(t) = sin(t)
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Asked by: gvr
Created at: 2025-06-19 18:29:05
Asked by: gvr
Created at: 2025-06-19 18:29:05
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Let's clarify and **solve the line integral along the curve C**, which is the **upper half of a circle of radius 2**. The parameterization is given as:
- \( x(t) = 2\cos(t) \)
- \( y(t) = 2\sin(t) \)
Since it's the upper half of a circle, **\( t \) goes from \( 0 \) to \( \pi \)**.
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### Step 1: Parameterize the Curve
Given:
- \( x(t) = 2\cos(t) \)
- \( y(t) = 2\sin(t) \)
- For the **upper half**, \( t \in [0, \pi] \)
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### Step 2: Write the Differential Elements
- \( dx = \frac{dx}{dt} dt = -2\sin(t) dt \)
- \( dy = \frac{dy}{dt} dt = 2\cos(t) dt \)
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### Step 3: Write the Integral
Since the integrand is not given, let's assume the problem is to **evaluate the length of the upper half of the circle** (arc length), as that's a common question for a parameterized curve.
**Arc length \( L \) is:**
\[
L = \int_{C} ds = \int_{t=0}^{t=\pi} \sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{dt}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{dy}{dt}\right)^2} dt
\]
Substitute:
- \( \frac{dx}{dt} = -2\sin(t) \)
- \( \frac{dy}{dt} = 2\cos(t) \)
So,
\[
\sqrt{(-2\sin(t))^2 + (2\cos(t))^2} = \sqrt{4\sin^2(t) + 4\cos^2(t)} = \sqrt{4(\sin^2(t) + \cos^2(t))} = \sqrt{4(1)} = 2
\]
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### Step 4: Integrate
\[
L = \int_{0}^{\pi} 2 \, dt = 2t \Big|_{0}^{\pi} = 2\pi - 0 = 2\pi
\]
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### **Final Answer**
\[
\boxed{2\pi}
\]
This is the length of the upper half of a circle of radius 2.
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**If you are integrating a different function over C, please provide the integrand.** Otherwise, this is the standard calculation for the arc length of the upper half of a circle with the given parameterization.
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