SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITES

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMAICS

UNIT – I - 3D Analytical Geometry and Vector Calculus – SMT1303

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 RECTANGULAR CARTESIAN CO- ORDINATES
Direction cosines of a line – Direction ratios of the join of two points - Projection on a line –
Angle between the lines -Equation of a plane in different forms - Intercept form- normal form
Angle between two planes - Planes bisecting the angle between two planes, bisector planes.

Introduction:
Let X'OX, Y'OY and Z'OZ be three mutually perpendicular lines in space that are concurrent
at 0(origin). These three lines, called respectively as x-axis, y-axis and z-axis (and
collectively as co-ordinate axes), form the frame of reference, using which the co-ordinates of
a point in space are defined.
Z - Axis
3D coordinate plane

Y - Axis
X - Axis

Note:
• The positive parts of the co-ordinate axes, namely OX, OY, OZ should form a right-
hand system. The plane XOY determined by the x-axis and y-axis is called xoy plane
or xy-plane.
• Similarly the yz plane and zx-plane are defined. These three planes called co-ordinate
planes, divide the entire space into 8 parts, called the octants. The octant bounded by
OX, OY, OZ is called the positive or the first octant.

• In face, the x co-ordinate of any point in the yz-plane will be zero, the y co-ordinate
of any point in the zx-plane will be zero and the z co-ordinate of any point in the xy
plane will be zero.

• In other words, the equations of the yz, zx and xy-planes are x = 0, y = 0 and z = 0
respectively. The point A lies on the x-axis and hence in the zx and xy-planes. Hence
the co-ordinates of A will be (x, 0, 0), similarly the co-ordinates of B and C will be
respectively (0, y, 0) and (0, 0, z).

Definition: Direction Cosines

The cosine of the angles made by a line with the axes X, Y and Z are called directional
cosines of the line. (i.e) The triplet cosα , cos β , cosγ are called the direction cosines (D.C.’s) of
the line and usually denoted as l, m, n. A set of parallel lines will make the same angles with the co-
ordinates axes and hence will have the same D. C.’ s.

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The direction cosines of a line parallel to any coordinate axis are equal to the direction
cosines of the corresponding axis. The dc's are associated by the relation l2 + m2 + n2 =1. If
the given line is reversed, then the direction cosines will be cos (π − α), cos (π − β), cos (π −
γ) or − cos α, − cos β, − cos γ.

Definition: Direction Ratios

The direction ratios are simply a set of three real numbers a, b, c proportional to l, m, n, i.e.

Note:

Formulae:

1. Direcion Ratios (D.R.’S) of a line joining Two points P(x1,y1,z1) and Q(x2,y2,z2) are
x2 - x1 , y2 - y1 , z2 - z1 .

Angle between Two Lines:

If l1, m1, n1 and l2, m2,n2 are the direction ratios of the lines L1 and L2, then

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Corollary 1

Corollary 2
If the D.R.’s of the two lines are a1, b1, c and a2, b2, c2 then their D.C.’s are

If θ is the angle between the two lines, then

If a1, b1, c1 and a2, b2,c2 are the direction ratios of the lines L1 and L2, and if they are
perpendicular, then cos θ= a1 a2+ b1 b2+c1,c2=0 or θ=90⁰.

we recall that if the two lines are parallel then

Projection of a Line segment on a given Line :

Let AB be a given line and PQ be any line then the the Dr's of the line PQ are
x2-x1, y2-y1, z2-z1 and the Dc's of the given line AB are l, m, and n then

THE PLANE
A plane is a surface which is such that the straight line joining any two points on it lies
completely on it. This characteristic property of a plane is not true for any other surface.

General Equation of a Plane:

The first degree equation in x, y, z namely ax + by +cz + d = 0 always represents a plane,
where a, b, c are not all zero.

Equation of a plane passing through a point:

If ax + by +cz + d = 0 is a plane equation and it passes through a given point P(x1,y1,z1) , then
the required plane is a(x- x1)+b( y - y1)+c(z - z1)=0

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Equation of the plane making intercepts a, b, c on the coordinate axes is

Equation of the plane passing through three points A(x1,y1,z1) , B(x2,y2,z2)and C(x3,y3,z3)
is

Equation of a plane in the normal form is x cosα + y cosβ + z cosγ = ρ , where ρ is the
length of the perpendicular from the origin on it and cosα , cosβ , cosγ are the direction
cosines of the perpendicular line.

Length of the perpendicular from the origin ‘O’ to the given plane ax + by +cz + d = 0 is
given by

Length of the perpendicular from the point P(x1,y1,z1) to the plane ax + by +cz + d = 0 is
given by

P1: ax + by +cz + d1 = 0 and

Plane through the Intersection of Two given Planes
P2: ax + by +cz + d2= 0 is ax + by +cz + d1 +k(ax + by +cz + d2 ) = 0

Distance between two parallel planes P1: ax + by +cz + d1 = 0 and P2: ax + by +cz +
d2= 0 is

Problems

1. Find the equation of the plane passing through the point (2,-1,1) and parallel to the
plane 3x+7y-10z=5

Solution

Given plane equation is 3x + 7 y +10z - 5 = 0 ___(1)

Any plane parallel to (1) is of the form 3x + 7 y +10z - 5 +k = 0 ___(2)

Plane (2) passes through (2, -1, 1)

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2. Find the equation of the plane passing through the points (1, -2, 2) and (-3, 1, -2) and
Perpendicular to the plane 2x + y- z + 6 = 0

Solution

3. Find the equation of the plane which passes through the points (1, 0, -1) and (2, 1, 1)
and parallel to the line joining the points (-2, 1, 3) and (5, 2, 0).

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Solution

4. Find the equation of the plane through (1, -1, 2) and perpendicular to the planes
2x + 3y - 2z = 5 and x + 2y - 3z =8

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 Solution

5. Find the equation of the plane passing through the points (2, 5, -3), (-2, -3, 5)
and (5, 3, -3).
Solution

6. Show that the fair points (0, -1, -1), (4, 5, 1), (3, 9, 4) and (-4, 4, 4) lie on a plane.

Solution:
The equation of the plane passing through three points (0, -1, -1), (4, 5, 1), (3, 9, 4) is

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7. Find the angle between the planes 2x + 4y - 6z = 11 and 3x + 6y + 5z + 4 = 0 .

Solution

8. Find the equation of the plane which bisects perpendicularly the join of (2, 3, 5) and
(5, -2, 7)

Solution
Let C be the midpoint of the line joining two points A(2, 3, 5) and B(5, -2, 7) then C has coordinates

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9. Find the distance between the planes x - 2y+ 2z - 8 = 0 and -3x + 6y - 6z = 57

Solution
Distance between two parallel planes
P1: ax + by +cz + d1 = 0 and P2: ax + by +cz + d2= 0 is

The given planes are x - 2y+ 2z - 8 = 0 and x-2y + 2z + 57/3 =0

10. Find the foot N of the perpendicular drawn from P(-2, 7, -1) to the plane 2x - y + z = 0

PN is parallel normal to the plane

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 Hence the foot of the perpendicular is (2, 5, 1).

11. The foot of the perpendicular from the given point A(1, 2, 3) on a plane is B(-3, 6,
Find the plane equation.

Solution

12. Find the image or reflection of the point (5, 3, 2) in the plane x + y - z = 5.
Let A be (5, 3, 2)
Solution
Let the image of A be B(x1 , y1 , z1 )

L lies on the plane x + y - z = 5 ____ (1)

x1 + y1 - z1 = 4 ____(2)

D.R.’s of AB are x1 - 5, y1 - 3, z1 - 2

D.R.’s normal to the plane are 1, 1, -1.

AB is parallel to normal to the plane

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 13. Find the equation of the plane through the line of intersection of x + y + z = 1 and
2x + 3y + 4z = 5 and
(i) Perpendicular to to x - y + z = 0
(ii) passing through (1, 2, 3)
Solution:
The equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of
x + y + z = 1 ___(1) and 2x + 3y + 4z - 5 = 0 ___(2)

(i.e) (x + y + z - 1) + k(2x + 3y + 4z - 5) = 0 ___(3)

(1+ 2k)x + (1+ 3k) y + (1+ 4k)z - (1+ 5k) = 0 ___(4)

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 14. Find the equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes
2x + 5y + z =3 and x + y + 4z = 5 and parallel to the plane x + 3y + 6z = 1.
Solution:
The given planes are 2x + 5y + z =3____(1)
x + y + 4z = 5 ____(2)
x + 3y + 6z = 1____(3)
The required plane equation is is of the form
(2x + 5y + z - 3) + k(x + y + 4z - 5) = 0
(2 + k) x + (k + 5) y + (1+ 4k)z - (3 + 5k )=0____(4)
(4) is parallel to (3)

Substituting in (4)

x + 3y + 6z - 7 = 0 is the required plane equation

15. Find the equation of the plane through the intersection of the planes x + y + z = 1 and
2x +3y - z + 4 = 0 parallel to y-axis.
Solution:
The given planes are x + y + z = 1 ____(1)

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2x +3y - z + 4 = 0 ____(2)
Let the required plane equation be
(x + y + z-1) + k(2x +3y - z + 4) = 0 ____(3)

(1+ 2k)x+ (1+ 3k) y + (1- k)z -1+ 4k = 0

Nomal to plane (3) is perpendicular to y-axis whose D.R.’s are 0, 1, 0

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMAICS

UNIT – II - 3D Analytical Geometry and Vector Calculus – SMT1303

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 PLANE AND STRAIGHT LINE
Introduction

Straight Line
Intersection of the two planes will be a straight line.
Consider the two planes P1: a1x+b1y+c1z+d1=0 (1)
and P2: a2x+b2y+c2z+d2=0 (2)
The following figure shows the intersection of these two planes will form a straight line

Symmetrical Form of A Straight Line

1. Equation of a line passing through a point (x1, y1, z1) with direction cosines of the line as l, m, n.
𝑥−𝑥 𝑦−𝑦 𝑧−𝑧
is 𝑙 1 = 𝑚 1 = 𝑛 1
𝑥−𝑥1 𝑦−𝑦1 𝑧−𝑧1
Note: Any point on the line = = =𝑟
𝑙 𝑚 𝑛

(i.e) x=lr + x1, y = mr + y1, z = nr + z1

𝑥−𝑥1 𝑦−𝑦1 𝑧−𝑧1
Hence any point on the given line = = = 𝑟 is (lr + x1, mr + y1, nr + z1)
𝑙 𝑚 𝑛

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2. Equation of a straight line passing through (x1, y1, z1) with direction ratios of the line as a, b, c
𝑥 − 𝑥1 𝑦 − 𝑦1 𝑧 − 𝑧1
= =
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
3. Equation of a straight line passing through two given points (x1, y1, z1) and (x2, y2, z2) is
𝑥 − 𝑥1 𝑦 − 𝑦1 𝑧 − 𝑧1
= =
𝑥2 − 𝑥1 𝑦2 − 𝑦1 𝑧2 − 𝑧1
Problems:
1. Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (2, 3,4) and making angles
60°, 60°, 45° with positive direction of axes.
𝑥−𝑥1 𝑦−𝑦1 𝑧−𝑧1
Solution: Equation of a straight line is = = (1)
𝑙 𝑚 𝑛

Substituting the values of l, m, n in the straight line equation, we get

2. Find the equation of the straight line passing through (2, -1, 1) and parallel to the line joining
the points (1, 2, 3) and (-1, 1, 2).
Solution:
The direction ratios of the line joining the points (1, 2, 3) and (-1, 1, 2) are -1-1, 1-2, 2-3
i-e., -2, -1, -1
Equation of a straight line passing through the point (x1, y1, z1) with direction ratios a,b,c is
𝑥−𝑥1 𝑦−𝑦1 𝑧−𝑧1
= = --------(1)
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐

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3. Find the equation of the line joining the points (1, -1, 2) and (4, 2, 3).
Solution:
𝑥−𝑥 𝑦−𝑦 𝑧−𝑧
The equation of a straight line is 𝑥 −𝑥1 = 𝑦 −𝑦1 = 𝑧 −𝑧1
2 1 2 1 2 1

Here x1=1, x2=-1,x3=2

4. Prove that the points (3, 2, 4) (4, 5, 2) and (5, 8, 0) are collinear.
Solution:
Equation of a straight line passing through two given points (x1, y1, z1) and (x2, y2, z2) is
𝑥 − 𝑥1 𝑦 − 𝑦1 𝑧 − 𝑧1
= =
𝑥2 − 𝑥1 𝑦2 − 𝑦1 𝑧2 − 𝑧1
Equation of the line passing through (3, 2, 4) and (4, 5, 2) is

If the above two points are collinear with (5, 8, 0) then the point (5, 8, 0) must satisfy equation (1)
Substituting x = 5, y = 8, z = 0 in (1), we get

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5. Find the angle between the lines

Solution:
Direction ratios of the first line are 2, 2, -1

Let be the angle between the lines (1) and (2), then

Problem for practice

6. Find the equations of the straight line through (a, b, c) which are (i) perpendicular to z-axis
(ii) Parallel to z-axis.
Transform of a general form of a straight line into symmetrical form
To express the equation of a line in symmetrical form, we need
(i) The coordinates of a point on the line.
(ii) The direction ratios of the straight line

Method of find a point on the given line

The general form of a straight line is a1x+b1y+c1z+d1=0 = a2x+b2y+c2z+d2=0
Let us find the coordinates of the point, where this line meets XOY plane. Then z = 0.
Equations of planes are a1x+b1y+ d1=0; a2x+b2y +d2=0

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Solving these equations, we get

Note:
To find a point on the line, we can also take x = 0 or y = 0.
Method of find the direction ratios.
Let (l, m, n) be the direction ratios of the required line.
The required line is the intersection of the planes a1x + b1y + c1z + d1= 0 = a2x + b2y + c2z + d2 = 0
It is perpendicular to these planes whose direction ratios of the normal are a1, b1, c1 and a2, b2, c2.
By condition of perpendicularity of two lines we get

Using the rule of cross multiplication, we get

Therefore, the equation of a straight line passing through a point (x1, y1, z1)with direction ratios
a,b,c is

7. Find the symmetrical form the equations of the line 3x + 2y - z - 4 = 0 and 4x + y - 2z + 3 =0 and
Find its direction cosines.
Solution:
Equation of the given line is
3x + 2y - z - 4 = 0
(1)
4x + y - 2z + 3 =0
Let l, m, n be the D.R.’s of line (1).

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Since the line is common to both the planes, it is perpendicular to the normals to both the planes.
Hence we have

Therefore The D.R.’s of the line (1) ae -3, 2, -5.

Now, to find the co-ordinates of a point on the line given by (1),

Let us find the point where it meets the plane z = 0.
Put z = 0 in the equations given by (1)

we have 3x + 2y = 4
4x + y =- 3 (2)

Solving these two equations, we get

The line meets the plane z = 0 at the point (-2, 5, 0) and has direction ratios -3, 2, -5.
Therefore the equations of the given line in symmetrical form are

Problem for Practice

8. Find the symmetrical form of the equation of the straight line2x - 3y + 3z = 4, x + 2y - z = -3
9. Find the symmetrical form, the equations of the line formed by planes x + y + z + 1 = 0,
4x + y − 2z + 2 = 0 and find its direction-cosines.

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The Plane and the Straight Line
Angle between a Line and Plane

𝑥−𝑥1 𝑦−𝑦1 𝑧−𝑧1

Consider the line L: = = and the plane P: ax+ by + cz + d = 0
𝑙 𝑚 𝑛

(i) Perpendicular Condition

Hence

(ii) Line L is perpendicular to the plane U.

Line L and normal to the plane are parallel. So their direction ratios are proportional.
Hence al + bm + cn = 0

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 (iii) Line L lies on the plane U.

Problems
𝑥+1 𝑦 𝑧−3
10. Find the angle between the line 2 = 3 = 6 and the plane 3x + y + z = 7
Solution:
The angle between a line and a plane is

𝑥−1 𝑦+1 𝑧−3

11. Find the equation of the plane which contains the line = = and is perpendicular to
2 −1 4
the plane x + 2y + z = 12 .
Solution:
Let a, b, c be the direction ratios of the normal to the required plane
𝑥−1 𝑦+1 𝑧−3
Equation of a plane which contains line = = is given by
2 −1 4

a(x -1) + b( y +1) + c(z - 3) = 0----------(1)

Since line L and normal to the plane are perpendicular 2a -b + 4c = 0--------(2)

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Also given the required plane is perpendicular to the plane x + 2y + z = 12
Hence their normals are perpendicular
Therefore a + 2b + c = 0---------(3)
Eliminating a, b, c from (1), (2) & (3), we get the required plane equation.

(i.e) 9x - 2 y - 5z + 4 = 0 is the required equation of the plane.

𝑥−1 𝑦−3 𝑧−4
12. Find the image of the line 3 = 5 = 2 in the plane 2x - y + z + 3 = 0.
Solution:
The image of the line is the line joining the images of any two points on the line.
It is an advantage to select one of the points as the point of intersection of the line.

Any point on the line L is (3r +1,5r + 3, 2r + 4)

If this point is taken as A, then it lies on the plane, then2(3r +1) - (5r + 3) + (2k + 4) + 3 = 0
(i.e) r = -2.
Substituting k = -2, we get the co-ordinate of the point of intersection of the line and the plane
A(-5,-7,0).
Let us consider another point on the line L.
Let us choose the obvious point on the line i.e., P(1, 3, 4).
Let the image of the point P (1, 3, 4) on the plane 2x – y+ z + 3 = 0 be P’.
By definition of the image, the midpoint M of PP’ lies on the plane and line PP’ is normal to the
plane.
Let the direction ratios of the line PP’ be (, m, n D.R.’s of the normal to the plane are 2, -1, 1
As line PP ’and normal to the plane are parallel their direction ratios are proportional.
Then the image of P is P’ (-3, 5, 2).

Equation of line PP’, which passes through (1, 3, 4) with direction ratios (2, -1, 1) is given
𝑥−1 𝑦−3 𝑧−4
by 2 = −1 = −1

Any point on this line is given by (2k +1,-k + 3, -k + 4)

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Substituting for k, we get the co-ordinates of M(-1, 4,3)

Equation of the image line is given by

𝑥−2 𝑦−2 𝑧−2

13. Find the foot of the perpendicular from a point (4, 6, 2) to the line = = . Also find
3 2 1

the length and the equation of the perpendicular.

Solution:
𝑥−2 𝑦−2
Let B be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from a point A(4, 6, 2) to the line L: 3 = 2 =
𝑧−2
=k
1

Then B has coordinates of the form (3k + 2, 2k + 2, k + 2)

Direction ratios of line AB: (3k - 2, 2k - 4, k)
Direction ratios of the line L : (3, 2,1)
Line AB is perpendicular to line L.
Hence 3(3k - 2) + 2(2k - 4) = k = 0
Therefore k =1
Hence the foot of the perpendicular is N (5, 4, 3)
Equation of the perpendicular is the equation of line joining the points (4, 6, 2) and (5, 4, 3) is

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Condition for Co planarity of the lines

Equation of the plane containing the coplanar lines L1 and L2 is given by

Problems
𝑥−7 𝑦−10 𝑧−13 𝑥−3 𝑦−5 𝑧−7
14. Show that the lines L1: 2 = 3 = 4 and L2: 1 = 2 = 3 are coplanar. Find the

equation of the plane of co planarity and the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines.
Solution:
Consider the lines

Condition for co planarity of two lines is

𝑥−7 𝑦−10 𝑧−13

L1: = =
2 3 4

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Therefore the lines are coplanar.
Equation of the plane containing the coplanar lines L1 and L2 is given by

To find the point of intersection of lines L1 & L2 :

𝑥−7 𝑦−10 𝑧−13
Any point on the line L1: = = = 𝑘is A(2k + 7,+10, 4k +13)
2 3 4
𝑥−3 𝑦−5 𝑧−7
Any point on the line L2: = = = 𝑟 is B(r + 3, 2r + 5,3r + 7)
1 2 3

If L1 and L2 intersect, then for some value of r and k, the coordinates A and B are the same.

Solving any two equations, we get k = -3 and r = -2.

Hence the common point of intersection of the lines L1 and L2 is (1, 1, 1).
Problem for practice
15. Show that the lines joining the points (0, 2, -4) & (-1, 1, -2) and (-2, 3, 3) & (-3, -2, 1) are
coplanar. Find their point of intersection. Also find the equation of the plane containing them.

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SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO SKEW LINES
Two straight lines which do not lie in the same plane are called non-planar or skew lines. Skew
lines are neither parallel nor intersecting. Such lines have a common perpendicular. The length of
the segment of this common perpendicular line intercepted between the skew lines is called the
shortest distance between them. The common perpendicular line itself is called the shortest
distance line.
Let us now find the shortest distance and the equations of the shortest distance line between the
skew lines.

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Problems
𝑥−3 𝑦−8 𝑧−3
16. Find the length and equations of the shortest distance between the lines L1: = =
3 −1 1
𝑥+3 𝑦∓7 𝑧−6
L2: = =
−3 2 4

Solution :
Let the S.D. line cut the first line at P and the second line at Q.

PQ is perpendicular to L1

PQ is perpendicular to L2

Solving (1) and (2), we get r = s = 0

Using these values of r and s in the co-ordinates of P and Q, we get
P ( 3, 8, 3) and Q (-3, -7, 6)

Length of S.D is units

Equation of the S.D. line is

Problem for practice

17. Find the length of the shortest distance between the lines

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

UNIT –III–3D ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND VECTOR CALCULUS

SMT1304

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 UNIT – III – SPHERE
Equation of the sphere - general form – plane section of a sphere- tangent line and tangent
plane – orthogonal spheres
Introduction
Definition
A sphere is the locus of a point in space which moves in such a way that its distance forms a fixed
point is always constant.
The fixed point is called the centre of the sphere and the constant distance the radius of the sphere.
To find the equation of a sphere whose centre and radius are given:
Let r be the radius and (a, b, c) the centre C, and P any point on the sphere whose co-ordinates are
(x, y, z).

Corollary
When the centre of the sphere is at the origin and its radius is a, then the equation of the sphere is
x2 + y2 +z2 = a2
Standard Form of the equation of a Sphere

Diameter form of the sphere

Let the extremities of a diameter be A(x1, y1, z1) B(x2, y2, z2). If P( x, y, z) be any point on the
sphere, then the equation of the sphere is

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Problems
1. Find the equation of the sphere with centre (-1, 2, -3) and radius 3 units.
Solution:

2. Find the equation of the sphere with centre at (1, 1, 1) and passing through the point (1, 2, 5)
Solution
Let C (1, 1, 1) be the centre and P (1, 2, 5) be the given point

The equation of the sphere with centre (a, b, c) and radius r is given by

The equation of the sphere is

The equation of the sphere is

3. Find the equation of the sphere described on the line joining the points (2, -1, 4) and (-2, 2, -2)
as diameter.
Solution:

The required equation of the sphere is

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4. Find the equation of the sphere through the points (2, 0, 1) (1, -5, -1), (0, -2, 3) and (4, -1, 2)
Solution:
Let the equation of the sphere be

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The required equation of the sphere is

To find the point of contact if the two given spheres touch internally or externally

Hence the coordinates of the point of contact are

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Case II
Two spheres touch internally
The point of contact is the point which divides the line joining the two points C1 and C2 in the
ratio m: n externally.

Hence the co-ordinates of the point of contact are

Note:
(1) Two spheres S1 and S2 whose radii are r1 and r2 touch externally if the distance between
their centres is equal to the sum of their radii (ie) d = r1 + r2.
(2) (2) Two spheres S1 and S2 whose radii are r1 and r2 touch internally if the distance between
their centres is equal to the difference of the radii.
Problems
5. Prove that the two spheres

touch each other and find the coordinates of the point of contact.
Solution:

The two spheres touch externally.

To find their point of contact:
The point of contact is the point which divides the line joining the two points C1( 1, -2, 2) and
C2 (-5, 0, -1) in the ratio 3 : 4 internally. Hence the coordinates of the point of contact are

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 PLANE SECTION OF A SPHERE

Clearly the curve of intersection of the sphere S and the plane P is a circle. This intersecting portion
of the sphere is called as plane section of the sphere.
Therefore in three dimensional spaces any circle can be represented as a plane section of a sphere
and a plane. i.e intersecting portion of a sphere and a plane. Its equation can be jointly represented
by the equation of the sphere and the plane.

Represents a circle in three dimensional space.

The centre of the above circle is the foot of the perpendicular drawn from centre of the sphere S on
the plane P and radius of the circle is given by

Note
If the intersecting plane passes through the centre of the sphere then such a circle is called a
GREAT CIRCLE of the sphere.
For any sphere there are infinitely many great circles that can be identified on its boundary.
Equation of sphere through a given circle
Equation of a sphere that passes through a given circle represented by

By applying any given additional information about the sphere in the above equation, the value of λ
can be found and hence the equation of the sphere can also be found.

Problems

Solution:
The given circle is

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Sphere through the above circle is of the form

Centre for (3) is given by

If circle (1), (2) is a great circle for (3), then centre of (3) should lie on the plane (2)

2. Find the centre and radius of the circle in which the sphere x 2 + y2 + z2 + 2y + 4z - 11 = 0 is cut
by the plane x + 2y + 2z + 15 = 0.
Solution:

Any point on this line is (r, 2r - 1, 2r - 2). If this point is N, it satisfies plane (2).

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3. A sphere touches the plane x - 2y - 2z - 7 = 0 in the point (3, -1, -1) and passes through the point
(1,1,-3). Find its equation.
Solution:
The equation of the point sphere with centre at (3, -1,-1) is

Therefore It contains the point circle of intersection of sphere (1) and plane (2).
Hence the equation of the required sphere is of the form.

TANGENT LINE AND TANGENT PLANE

When a straight line intersects a sphere at exactly one point or when it touches a sphere at apoint P,
the line is called tangent line of the sphere at P and is perpendicular to the radius of the sphere
through P. There are many tangent lines through P which are perpendicular to the radius of the
sphere. All these tangent lines lie on a plane through P, which is perpendicular to the radius through
P. This plane is called the tangent plane of the sphere at P.

Equation of the tangent plane to a sphere at a given point.

Equation of the tangent plane to (1) at the point (x1 ,y1 ,z1 ) is

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 Orthogonal spheres
Two spheres are said to cut each other orthogonally if the tangent planes at a point of intersection
are at right angles.
If two spheres cut orthogonally at P, their radii through P, being perpendicular to the tangent planes
at P, will also be at right angles.

Consider the two spheres

The condition for the two spheres to cut orthogonally is

4. Find the equation of the sphere that passes through the circle x 2 + y2 + z2 + x - 3y + 2z - 1 = 0,
2x + 5y – z + 7 = 0 and cuts orthogonally the sphere whose equation
x2 + y2 + z2 - 3x + 5y - 7z -6 = 0.
Solution:

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5. Write the equation of the tangent plane at (1, 5, 7) to the sphere (x-2)2+ (y-3)2+ (z-4)2=14
Solution:

6. Test whether the plane x = 3 touches the sphere x2 +y2 +z2 =9

Solution:
The condition that the plane lx+ my + nz =p to touch the sphere

7. Find the equation of the sphere which has its centre at (-1, 2, 3) and touches the plane
2x-y+2z = 6
Solution:
Let the equation of the sphere be

To find d: Since the plane 2x-y+2z = 6 touches the sphere whose centre is (-1, 2, 3). The radius
of the sphere is equal to the length of the perpendicular drawn from the centre (1, 2, 3) to the
plane 2x-y+2z = 6
Length of the perpendicular

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8. Find the equation of the sphere with centre at (2, 3, 5), which touches the XOY plane.

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 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

UNIT-IV-3DANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND VECTOR CALCULUS

SMT1303

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 UNIT – IV- VECTOR DIFFERENTIATION
Limit of a vector function – Continuity of vector functions – Derivative of a vector function ––
Scalar and vector point functions – Gradient of a scalar point function – Directional derivative of
a scalar point function – Divergence and curl of a vector point function – Solenoidal vector –
Irrotational vector – Vector identities
Definitions:
Scalars
The quantities which have only magnitude and are not related to any direction in space are called
scalars. Examples of scalars are (i) mass of a particle (ii) pressure in the atmosphere (iii)
temperature of a heated body (iv) speed of a train.
Vectors

The quantities which have both magnitude and direction are called vectors.

Examples of vectors are (i) the gravitational force on a particle in space (ii) the velocity at any
point in a moving fluid.

Scalar point function

If to each point p(x, y, z) of a region R in space there corresponds a unique scalar f(p) then f is
called a scalar point function.

Example

Temperature distribution of a heated body, density of a body and potential due to gravity.

Vector point function


If to each point p(x, y, and z) of a region R in space there corresponds a unique vector f ( p ) then

f is called a vector point function.

Example

The velocity of a moving fluid, gravitational force.

Scalar and vector fields

When a point function is defined at every point of space or a portion of space, then we say that a
field is defined. The field is termed as a scalar field or vector field as the point function is a
scalar point function or a vector point function respectively.

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Vector Differential Operator ( )

The vector differential operator Del, denoted by  is defined as

     
=i + j +k
x y z

Gradient of a scalar point function

Let  ( x, y, z ) be a scalar point function defined in a region R of space. Then the vector point
     
function given by  = (i + j + k )
x y z

     
=i + j +k is defined as the gradient of  and denoted by
x y z
grad 

Directional Derivative (D.D)

The directional derivative of a scalar point function  at point (x,y,z) in the direction of a vector

 a
a is given by D.D =  .  (or) D.D =  . â
a

The unit normal vector


The unit vector normal to the surface  ( x, y, z ) = c is given by n̂ =

Angle between two surfaces
1 . 2
Angle between the surfaces 1 ( x, y, z) = c1 and 2 ( x, y, z) = c2 is given by cos  =
1  2
Problems

1. Find  if  ( x, y, z ) = xy − y 2 z at the point (1,1,1)

Solution:
     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

     
 = ( i + j + k )( xy − y 2 z )
x y z

     
=i ( xy − y 2 z ) + j ( xy − y 2 z ) + k ( xy − y 2 z )
x y z

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      
= yi + ( x − 2 yz ) j − y 2 k   = yi + ( x − 2 yz ) j − y 2 k .
     
At (1, 1, 1),  = i (1) + j (1 − (2)(1)(1)) − k (1) 2 = i − j − k

2. Find  if  ( x, y, z ) = x 2 y + 2 xz 2 − 8 at the point (1, 0, 1)

Solution:
     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

     
 = ( i + j + k )( x 2 y + 2 xz 2 − 8)
x y z
  2   2  
=i ( x y + 2 xz 2 − 8) + j ( x y + 2 xz 2 − 8) + k ( x 2 y + 2 xz 2 − 8)
x y z
  
= (2 xy + 2 z 2 )i + ( x 2 ) j + 4 xzk
  
At (1, 0, 1),  = i (2(1)(0) + 2(12 )) + j (12 ) + k 4(1)(1)
  
= 2 i + j + 4k
3. Find the unit normal vector to the surface  ( x, y, z ) = x 2 yz 3 at the point (1,1,1)
Solution:
     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

        2 3   2 3   2 3
 = ( i + j + k )( x 2 yz 3 ) = i ( x yz ) + j ( x yz ) + k ( x yz )
x y z x y z
  
= 2 xyz 3 i + x 2 z 3 j + 3x 2 yz 2 k
  
At (1,1,1),  = i 2(1)(1)(1) + j (12 )(13 ) + k 3(12 )(1)(12 )
  
= 2 i + j + 3k

 = 2 2 + 12 + 32 = 14


Unit normal to the surface is n̂ =

  
2i + j + 3k
nˆ =
14

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4. Find the unit normal vector to the surface  ( x, y, z ) = x 2 + y 2 − z at the point (1,-1,-2)
Solution:
     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

     
 = ( i + j + k )( x 2 + y 2 − z )
x y z
  2   2  
=i ( x + y 2 − z) + j ( x + y 2 − z) + k ( x 2 + y 2 − z)
x y z
  
= 2 xi + 2 yj − k
  
At (1,-1,-2),  = i 2(1) + j 2(−1) − k
  
= 2i − 2 j − k

 = 2 2 + (− 2) + (− 1) = 3
2 2


Unit normal to the surface is n̂ =

  
2i − 2 j − k
nˆ =
3

5. Find the angle between the surfaces xyz and x 3 yz at the point (1,1,-2)
Solution:

Given the surface 1 ( x, y, z) = xyz

     
1 = (i + j + k )1
x y z

     
1 = (i + j + k )( xyz)
x y z

     
=i ( xyz) + j ( xyz) + k ( xyz)
x y z
  
= yzi + xzj + xyk
  
At(1,1,-2), 1 = i (1)( −2) + j (1)( −2) + (1)(1)k
  
= −2i − 2 j + k

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1 = (− 2)2 + (− 2)2 + 12 =3
Given the surface  2 ( x, y, z ) = x 3 yz

     
 2 = ( i + j + k ) 2
x y z

     
 2 = ( i + j + k )( x 3 yz )
x y z
  3   3  
   =i ( x yz ) + j ( x yz ) + k ( x 3 yz )
= 3x 2 yzi + x 3 zj + x 3 yk x y z

     
At (1,1,-2),  2 = i 3(1 )(1)( −2) + j (1 )( −2) + (1 )(1)k = −6i − 2 j + k
2 3 3

 2 = (− 6)2 + (− 2)2 + 12 = 41

1 . 2
Angle between the surfaces is given by cos  =
1  2
     
(−2i − 2 j + k ).( −6i − 2 j + k )
=
3 41

12 + 4 + 1 17
= =
3 41 3 41
 17 
  = cos −1  
 3 41 

6. Find the angle between the normal to the surface xy - z2 at the point (1,4,-2) and (1,2,3)
Solution:

     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

           
 = ( i + j + k )( xy − z 2 ) = i ( xy − z 2 ) + j ( xy − z 2 ) + k ( xy − z 2 )
x y z x y z
  
= yi + xj − 2 zk
     
At (1,4,-2),  1= i ( 4) + j (1) − 2(−2)k = 4i + j + 4k

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 = 4 2 + 12 + 4 2 = 33
     
At (1,2,3),  2= i (2) + j (1) − 2(3)k = 2i + j − 6k

 = 2 2 + 12 + (− 6)
2
= 41

1 . 2
Angle between the surfaces is given by cos  =
1  2
     
(4i + j + 4k ).( 2i + j − 6k )
=
33 41

8 + 1 − 24 − 15
= =
33 41 33 41
 − 15 
  = cos −1  
 33 41 

7. Find the directional derivative of  ( x, y, z ) = xy 2 + yz 3 at the point (2,-1,1) in the direction of

  
i + 2 j + 2k
Solution:
     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

           
 = ( i + j + k )( xy 2 + yz 3 ) = i ( xy 2 + yz 3 ) + j ( xy 2 + yz 3 ) + k ( xy 2 + yz 3 )
x y z x y z
  
= y 2 i + (2 xy + z 3 ) j + 3 yz 2 k
     
At (2,-1,1),  = i (−12 ) + j (2(2)( −1) + 13 ) + 3(−1)(12 )k = i − 3 j − 3k
  
To find the directional derivative of  in the direction of the vector i + 2 j + 2k

find the unit vector along the direction

    
a = i + 2 j + 2k  a = 12 + 2 2 + 2 2 = 3

 a
Directional derivative of  in the direction a at the point (2,-1,1) is  . 
a

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   
   (i + 2 j + 2 k )
= (i − 3 j − 3k ).
3
1 − 6 − 6 − 11
=
= 3 3 units.

8. Find the directional derivative of  ( x, y, z ) = xyz + yz 2 at the point (1, 1, 1) in the direction
  
of i + j + k
Solution:
     
 = (i + j + k )
x y z

           
 = (i + j + k )( xyz + yz 2 ) = i ( xyz + yz 2 ) + j ( xyz + yz 2 ) + k ( xyz + yz 2 )
x y z x y z
  
= yzi + ( xz + z 2 ) j + ( xy + 2 yz )k
     
At (1, 1, 1)   = i (1)(1) + j ((1)(1) + 1 ) + ((1)(1) + 2(1)(1)) k = i + 2 j + 3k
2

  
To find the directional derivative of  in the direction of the vector i + j + k
find the unit vector along the direction
    
a = i + j + k  a = 12 + 12 + 12 = 3

 a
Directional derivative of  in the direction a at the point (1,1,1) =  . 
a
  
   (i + j + k ) 1+ 2 + 3 6
= (i + 2 j + 3k ). = =
3 3 3 units.

Divergence of a differentiable vector point function F
 
The divergence of a differentiable vector point function F is denoted by div F and is defined by
        
Div F =   F = (i + j + k )F
x y z

        
= (i + j + k )  ( F1i + F2 j + F3 k )
x y z

F1 F2 F3

= + +
x y z

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Curl of a vector point function
 
The curl of a differentiable vector point function F is denoted by curl F and is defined by
        
Curl F =   F = (i + j + k ) F
x y z
  
i j k
       
If F = F1i + F2 j + F3 k , then Curl F =
x y z
F1 F2 F3

Vector Identities
 
Let  be a scalar point function and U and V be vector point functions. Then
 
(1)   (U  V ) =   U    V
 
(2)   (U  V ) =   U    V
  
(3)   (U ) =   U +   U
  
(4)   (U ) =   U +   U
     
(5)   (U  V ) = V  (  U ) − U  (  V )
         
(6)   (U  V ) = (  V )U − (  U )V + U (V  ) − V (U  )
         
(7) (U  V ) = (  V )U + (  U )V + U  (  V ) − (  U )  V

Solenoidal and Irrotational vectors

 
A vector point function is solenoidal if div F = 0 and it is irrotational if curl F = 0.

Note:
 
If F is irrotational, then there exists a scalar function called Scalar Potential  such that F =


Problems 
    
9. Find div r and curl r if r = xi + yj + zk
Solution:

        
div r =   r = (i + j + k )r
x y z

        
= (i + j + k )  ( xi + yj + zk )
x y z

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 x y z
= + + = 3.
x y z
  
i j k
      
Curl r = = i (0 − 0) − j (0 − 0) + k (0 − 0) = 0 .
x y z
x y z
   
10. Find the divergence and curl of the vector V = xyzi + 3xy 2 j + ( xz 2 − y 2 z )k at the
point (1,-1, 1)
Solution:
   
Given V = xyzi + 3xy 2 j + ( xz 2 − y 2 z )k

        
Div V =   V = (i + j + k ) V
x y z

        
+ j + k )  ( xyzi + 3xy j + ( xz − y z )k )
2 2 2
= (i
x y z

( xyz) (3xy 2 ) ( xz 2 − y 2 z )
= + + = yz+6xy+2xz-y2
x y z

At (1,-1, 1),   V = (−1).1 + 6(1)( −1) + 2(1)(1) − (−1) 2

= -1-6+2-1 = -6.
        
Curl V =   V = (i + j + k ) V
x y z
  
i j k
  
=
x y z
xyz 3xy 2 xz − y 2 z
2

        
= i ( ( xz 2 − y 2 z ) − (3xy 2 )) − j ( ( xz 2 − y 2 z ) − ( xyz)) + k ( (3xy 2 ) − ( xyz)) .
y z x z x y
  
= i (−2 yz ) − j ( z 2 − yx) + k (3 y 2 − xz) .
      
At (1,-1, 1),   V = i (−2(−1)(1)) − j (12 − (−1)(1)) + k ((3(−1) 2 − 1(1)) = 2 i − 2 j + 2k

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11. Find the constants a, b, c so that given vector field is irrotational, where
   
F = ( x + 2 y + ax)i + (bx − 3 y − z ) j + (4 x + cy + 2 z )k
Solution:

Given   F = 0
  
i j k
  
 =0
x y z
( x + 2 y + az ) (bx − 3 y − z ) (4 x + cy + 2 z )

      
i
 y( ( 4 x + cy + 2 z ) − (bx − 3 y − z )) − j ( (4 x + cy + 2 z ) − ( x + 2 y + az ) + 
z x z
  = 0.
   
k ( x (bx − 3 y − z ) − y ( x + 2 y + az ) 
 
  
 i (c + 1) − j (4 − a) + k (b − 2) = 0 .

c+1 = 0, 4-a = 0, b-2 = 0

Hence c = -1, a = 4, b = 2.
   
12. Prove that F = (2 x + yz )i + (4 y + zx ) j − (6 z − xy)k is both solenoidal and irrotational.
Solution:
       
  F = (i + j + k ) V
x y z

        
= (i + j + k )  (( 2 x + yz )i + (4 y + zx ) j − (6 z − xy)k )
x y z

 (2 x + yz )  (4 y + zx )  (6 z − xy)
= + − = 2+4-6 = 0 for all points (x,y,z)
x y z

 F is solenoidal vector.
  
i j k
   
Now,   F =
x y z
2 x + yz 4 y + zx − (6 z − xy)

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       
i
 y( ( − ( 6 z − xy)) − ( 4 y + zx )) − j ( (−(6 z − xy)) − (2 x + yz ) + 
z x z
= 
   
k ( x (4 y + zx ) − y (2 x + yz ) 
 
  
 i ( x − x) − j ( y − y ) + k ( z − z ) = 0 for all points (x, y, z)

 F is irrotational vector.
   
13. Prove that F = ( y 2 − z 2 + 3 yz − 2 x)i + (3xz + 2 xy) j + (3xy − 2 xz + 2 z )k is both solenoidal and
irrotational and find its scalar potential.
Solution:
       
  F = (i + j + k )F
x y z

        
+ j + k )  (( y − z + 3 yz − 2 x)i + (3xz + 2 xy) j + (3xy − 2 xz + 2 z )k )
2 2
= (i
x y z

( y 2 − z 2 + 3 yz − 2 x) (3xz + 2 xy) (3xy − 2 xz + 2 z )

= + +
x y z

= -2+2x-2x+2 = 0 for all points (x,y,z)


 F is solenoidal vector.
  
i j k
   
 F =
x y z
( y − z + 3 yz − 2 x) (3xz + 2 xy) (3xy − 2 xz + 2 z )
2 2

      
i
 y( (3 xy − 2 xz + 2 z ) − (3 xz + 2 xy)) − j ( (3 xy − 2 xz + 2 z ) − ( y 2 − z 2 + 3 yz − 2 x) + 
z x z
= 
   2 
k ( x (3 xz + 2 xy) − y ( y − z + 3 yz − 2 x)
2

 
  
 i (3x − 3x) − j (3 y − 2 z + 2 z − 3 y ) + k (3z + 2 y − 2 y − 3z ) = 0 for all points (x,y,z)

 F is irrotational vector.
 
Since F is irrotational, F = 

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         
 ( y 2 − z 2 + 3 yz − 2 x)i + (3xz + 2 xy) j + (3xy − 2 xz + 2 z )k = i + j +k
x y z
  
Equating the coefficients of i , j , k , we get


= y 2 − z 2 + 3 yz − 2 x …………………………………………………………..…..…(1)
x


= 3 xz + 2 xy ……………………………………………………………………..……...(2)
y


= 3 xy − 2 xz + 2 z …………………………………………………………………..……(3)
z
Integrating (1) with respect to ‘x’ treating ‘y’ and ‘z’ as constants, we get

x2 ……………………………………………………(4)
 = xy 2 − xz 2 + 3xyz − 2 + f ( y, z )
2
Integrating (2) with respect to ‘y’ treating ‘x’ and ‘z’ as
constants, we get

xy2 ………………………………………………………….………(5)
 = 3xyz + 2 + f ( x, z )
2
Integrating (3) with respect to ‘z’ treating ‘x’ and ‘y’ as constants, we get

z2 z2 …………………………………………………………..(6)
 = 3xyz − 2 x + 2 + f ( x, y )
2 2

Hence from equations (4), (5), (6), we get

   
14. Prove that F = 3 x 2 2
y i + ( 2 x 3
y + cos z ) j − y sin zk is irrotational and find its scalar potential.
Solution:
  
i j k
   
 F =
x y z
3x 2 y 2 2 x y + cos z −
3
y sin z

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       
i
 y( ( − y sin z ) − ( 2 x 3
y + cos z )) − j ( (− y sin z ) − (3 x 2 y 2 )) 
z x z
= 
   
k ( x (2 x y + cos z ) − y (3 x y ))
3 2 2

 
  
 i (− sin z − (− sin z )) − j (0 − 0) + k (6 x 2 y − 6 x 2 y ) = 0 for all points (x,y,z)

 F is irrotational vector.
 
Since F is irrotational, F = 

        
3x 2 y 2 i + (2 x 3 y + cos z ) j − y sin zk = i + j +k
x y z
  
Equating the coefficients of i , j , k , we get


= 3 x 2 y 2 …………………………………………………………..…..…(1)
x


= 2 x 3 y + cos z ……………………………………………………………………..……...(2)
y


= − y sin z …………………………………………………………………..……(3)
z
Integrating (1) with respect to ‘x’ treating ‘y’ and ‘z’ as constants, we get

x3 y 2 ……………………………………………………(4)
 =3 + f ( y, z )
3

Integrating (2) with respect to ‘y’ treating ‘x’ and ‘z’ as constants, we get

x3 y 2 ………………………………………………………….…(5)
 =2 + y cos z + f ( x, z )
2
Integrating (3) with respect to ‘z’ treating ‘x’ and ‘y’ as constants, we get

 = y cos z + f ( x, y ) …………………………………………………………..(6)

Hence from equations (4), (5), (6), we get

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 = x 3 y 2 + y cos z + c

15. Prove that = div( grad  )= 2

Solution:

16. Prove that div (curl𝐹⃗ ) =0

Solution

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17. If 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵
⃗⃗ are irrotational show that 𝐴⃗ x 𝐵
⃗⃗ is solenoidal.
Solution:

18. If r= |𝑟⃗|, where 𝑟⃗ is the position vector of the point P(x, y, z),then prove that

Solution:

Now

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 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

UNIT –V–3D ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND VECTOR CALCULUS

SMT1303

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 UNIT – V – VECTOR INTEGRATION
Vector integration – Line integral – Application of line integral. Surface and Volume integrals –
Applications - Gauss Divergence theorem. Stoke’s theorem – Green’s theorem.
Introduction:
Line Integrals
A line integral (sometimes called a path integral) is the integral of some function along a curve.
(i.e) an integral which is to be evaluated along a curve is called a line integral. One can integrate
a scalar-valued function along a curve, obtaining for example, the mass of a wire from its density.
One can also integrate a certain type of vector-valued functions along a curve.
Let F (x, y, z) be a vector point function defined at all points in some region of space and let C be a
curve in that region. The integral ∫ 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ is defined as the line integral of 𝐹⃗ along the curve C.
𝐶

Note:

Problems:

1. If 𝐹⃗ = 3𝑥𝑦𝑖⃗ − 𝑦 2 𝑗⃗ , evaluate ∫𝐶 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ , where C is the arc of the parabola y=2x2 from
(0, 0) to (1, 2).
Solution:

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2. If 𝐹⃗ = 𝑥 2 𝑖⃗ + 𝑦 2 𝑗⃗ , evaluate ∫𝐶 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ , along the straight liine y=x from (0, 0) to (1, 1).
Solution:

3. Find ∫𝐶 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ for 𝐹⃗ = (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )𝑖⃗ − 2𝑥𝑦𝑗⃗ where C is the rectangle in the xoy plane bounded
by x=0,y=0, x=a, y=b.
Solution:

C is the rectangle OABC and C consists of four different paths.

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OA (y = 0)
AB (x = a)
BC (y = b)
CO (x = 0)

⃗⃗ check whether the integral ∫ 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ independent of

4. If 𝐹⃗ = (4𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑥 2 𝑧 2 )𝑖⃗ + 2𝑥 2 𝑗⃗ − 2𝑥 3 𝑧𝑘 𝐶
the path C.
Solution:
Given:

This integral is independent of path of integration if

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 ⃗⃗ from
5. Find the work done in moving a particle in the force field 𝐹⃗ = (3𝑥 2 𝑖⃗ + (2𝑥𝑧 − 𝑦)𝑗⃗ − 𝑧𝑘
t = 0 to t = 1 along the curve x=2t2, y=t, z= 4t3
Solution:

Work done = ∫𝐶 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ ,

⃗⃗ ;
Given 𝐹⃗ = (3𝑥 2 𝑖⃗ + (2𝑥𝑧 − 𝑦)𝑗⃗ − 𝑧𝑘
⃗⃗
𝑑𝑟 = 𝑑𝑥𝑖⃗⃗ + 𝑑𝑦𝑗⃗⃗ + 𝑑𝑧𝑘

⃗⃗ when it moves
6. Find the work done by the force 𝐹⃗ = 𝑦(3𝑥 2 𝑦 − 𝑧 2 )𝑖⃗ + 𝑥(2𝑥 2 𝑦 − 𝑧 2 )𝑗⃗ − 2𝑥𝑦𝑧𝑘
a particle around a closed curve C.
Solution:
To evaluate the work done by a force, the equation of the path C and the terminal points must be
given.
Since C is a closed curve and the particle moves around this curve completely, any point
(x0, y0, z0) can be taken as the initial as well as the final point.

But the equation of C is not given. Hence we verify when the given force 𝐹⃗ is conservative,
i.e. irrotational.

=0

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SURFACE INTEGRAL
Introduction A surface integral is a definite integral taken over a surface. It can be thought of as the
double integral analogue of the line integrand. Given the surface, one may integrate over its scalar
field (i.e., functions which return scalars as value) and vector field ((i.e.) functions which return
vectors as value). Surface integrals have applications in physics, particularly with the classical
theory of electromagnetism. Various useful results for surface integrals can be derived using
differential geometry and vector calculus, such as the divergence theorem and its generalization
stokes theorem.

Note:

Problems:

⃗⃗ over the surface of the plane

7. Obtain ∫𝑆 𝐹⃗ . 𝑛̂𝑑𝑆⃗ , where 𝐹⃗ = (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )𝑖⃗ − 2𝑥𝑗⃗ + 2𝑦𝑧𝑘

2x + y + 2z = 6 in the first octant.

Solution:

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 ⃗⃗ and S is the rectangle parallelepiped bounded x = 0, y = 0, z = 0,
8. If 𝐹⃗ = 2𝑥𝑦𝑖⃗ + 𝑦𝑧 2 𝑗⃗ + 𝑥𝑧𝑘
x = 1, y = 2, z = 3 calculate ∬ 𝐹⃗ . 𝑛̂𝑑𝑆⃗
𝑆

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 Solution:

There are six faces of the parallelepiped and we calculate the integral over each of these
faces. We denote the values of 𝐹⃗ on these faces by𝐹⃗1 ,𝐹⃗2 ,…, 𝐹⃗6

Consider

=2y
On the surface ABEF, z varies from 0 to 3 and y varies from 0 to 2

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On the surface COGD, z varies from 0 to 3 and y varies from 0 to 2.

On the surface BCDE z varies from 0 to 3 and x varies from 0 to 1

On the surface GOAE, z varies from 0 to 3, x varies from 0 to 1.

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On the surface EDGE, y varies from 0 to 2, x varies from 0 to 1.

On the surface AOCB, y varies from 0 to 2, x varies from 0 to 1.

Volume Integral
In multivariable calculus, a volume integral refers to an integral over a 3-dimensional domain. Let
V denote the volume enclosed by some closed surfaces and 𝐹 ⃗⃗⃗⃗ , a vector function defined
throughout V. Then∭ 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑉
𝑉
⃗⃗ where d𝑉⃗⃗ denotes an element of the volume V, is called

the volume integral 𝐹⃗ over V.

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Remark
A volume integral is a triple integral of the constant function 1 which gives the volume of the
region D (ie) the integral 𝑉𝑜𝑙(𝐷) = ∭𝑉 𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦𝑑𝑧A triple integral within a region D in R3 of a
function f(x ,y , z) is usually written as∭𝐷 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧)𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦𝑑𝑧

Problems

Solution:

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Gauss Divergence Theorem

Problems
⃗⃗
1. Verify divergence theorem for 𝐹⃗ = (𝑥 2 − 𝑦𝑧)𝑖⃗ − (𝑦 2 − 𝑥𝑧)𝑗⃗ + (𝑧 2 − 𝑥𝑦)𝑘 taken
over the rectangular parallelepiped 0 ≤ x ≤ a, 0 ≤ y ≤ b, 0 ≤ z ≤ c.

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Solution:
For verification of divergence theorem, we shall evaluate the volume and surface separately and
show that they are equal.
⃗⃗
Given 𝐹⃗ = (𝑥 2 − 𝑦𝑧)𝑖⃗ − (𝑦 2 − 𝑥𝑧)𝑗⃗ + (𝑧 2 − 𝑥𝑦)𝑘

= 2x + 2y + 2z =2(x + y + z)
dV = dxdydz or dV = dzdydx
x varies from 0 to a, y varies from 0 to b, z varies from 0 to c

To evaluate the surface integral, divide the closed surface S of the rectangular parallopiped into
6 parts.
S1 = face OAMB; S2 = face CLPN; S3 = face OBNC;
S4 = face AMPL; S5 = face OALC; S6 = face BNPM

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 ⃗⃗
Face S1 : z = 0; ds = dxdy; 𝑛̂ = −𝑘

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Hence Gauss divergence theorem is verified.
2. Using divergence theorem evaluate ∬𝑆 ∇𝑟 2 . 𝑛̂𝑑𝑠 where S in a closed surface.
Solution:
⃗⃗
Let 𝐹⃗ = ∇𝑟 2, where 𝑟⃗ = x𝑖⃗ + y𝑗⃗ + z𝑘
By Gauss Divergence Theorem,

= 6 x volume of closed surfaces.

Stoke’s Theorem
If S be an open surface bounded by a closed curve C and 𝐹⃗ be a continuous and differentiable
vector function then∫ 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ = ∬ 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑙𝐹⃗ . 𝑛̂𝑑𝑠 , where 𝑛̂ is the unit outward normal at any
𝐶 𝑆
point of the surfaces.

Problems:
3. Verify stoke’s theorem for the vector field 𝐹 ⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 )𝑖⃗ + 2𝑥𝑦𝑗⃗ , in the rectangular
region in the xy plane bounded by the lines x=0, x=a, y=0, y=b.
Solution:
By stoke’s theorem, ∫ 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗ = ∬ 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑙𝐹⃗ . 𝑛̂𝑑𝑠
𝐶 𝑆
To find ∫𝐶 𝐹⃗ . 𝑑𝑟⃗

Along AB: y = 0, d y= 0;

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Along BC: x = a, dx = 0;

Along CD: y=a, dx = 0;

Along DA: x=0, dx = 0;

To find ∬𝑆 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑙𝐹⃗ . 𝑛̂𝑑𝑠

Surface S is the rectangle ABCD in xy plane.

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 Hence stoke’s theorem is verified.
4. Verify Stoke’s theorem for F𝐹⃗ = (𝑦 − 𝑧)𝑖⃗ + 𝑦𝑧𝑗⃗ − 𝑥𝑧𝑘⃗⃗ , where S is the surface bounded by the
planes and 1 x=0, x = 1, y = 0, y = 1, z = 0, z = 1 above the XOY plane.
Solution:

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 Therefore L.HS = R.HS. Hence Stoke’s theorem is verified.

5. Evaluate by stoke’s theorem∫ (𝑒 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 + 2𝑦𝑑𝑦 − 𝑑𝑧), where C is the curve x2 + y2 = 4,

z=2
Solution:

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Green’s Theorem
If C is a regular closed curve in the xy-plane and R be the region bounded by C, then

Where F1(x, y) and F2( x, y) are continuously differentiable functions inside and on C.
Problems

6. Verify Green’s Theorem in a plane for∫𝐶 (𝑥 2 (1 + 𝑦)𝑑𝑥 + (𝑦 3 + 𝑥 3 )𝑑𝑦) where C is the square
bounded by 𝑥 = ±𝑎, 𝑦 = ±𝑎
Solution:

By green’s theorem in a plane

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From (1) and (2),

Hence Green’s Theorem is verified.

7. By the use of Green’s theorem, show that area bounded by a simple closed curve C is given
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by2 ∫ 𝑥𝑑𝑦 − 𝑦𝑑𝑦. Hence find the area of an ellipse.

Solution:
By Green’s theorem in planes,

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Where A is the required area.

8. Verify Green’s theorem in the plane for ∫𝐶 ((3𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 2 )𝑑𝑥 + (4𝑦 − 6𝑥𝑦)𝑑𝑦), where C is the
boundary of the region defined by 𝑦 = √𝑥 , 𝑦 = 𝑥 2
Solution: The Green’s theorem is

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From (2) and (3), we see that

(i.e) Green’s theorem is verified.

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