Math Problem Statement

Compute the flux of the vector field F⃗ (x,y,z)=6i⃗ +4j⃗ +5k⃗ through the rectangular region with corners at (1,1,0) , (0,1,0) , (0,0,2) , and (1,0,2) oriented in the positive z-direction

Solution

To compute the flux of the vector field F(x,y,z)=6i+4j+5k\mathbf{F}(x,y,z) = 6\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} + 5\mathbf{k} through the given rectangular region, we follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify the surface and orientation: The rectangular region has corners at (1,1,0)(1,1,0), (0,1,0)(0,1,0), (0,0,2)(0,0,2), and (1,0,2)(1,0,2). This region lies on a plane parallel to the x-y plane, but it's skewed in the z-direction.

  2. Parameterize the surface: The surface can be parameterized using two parameters uu and vv. Let: r(u,v)=(u,v,2u)\mathbf{r}(u,v) = (u, v, 2u) where 0u10 \leq u \leq 1 and 0v10 \leq v \leq 1.

  3. Compute the tangent vectors: ru=ru=(1,0,2)\mathbf{r}_u = \frac{\partial \mathbf{r}}{\partial u} = (1, 0, 2) rv=rv=(0,1,0)\mathbf{r}_v = \frac{\partial \mathbf{r}}{\partial v} = (0, 1, 0)

  4. Compute the normal vector: The normal vector n\mathbf{n} is given by the cross product of ru\mathbf{r}_u and rv\mathbf{r}_v:

    \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k} \\ 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = (0 \cdot 0 - 2 \cdot 1)\mathbf{i} - (1 \cdot 0 - 0 \cdot 0)\mathbf{j} + (1 \cdot 1 - 0 \cdot 0)\mathbf{k} = -2\mathbf{i} + 0\mathbf{j} + 1\mathbf{k}$$ Thus, $$\mathbf{n} = -2\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{k}$$.
  5. Normalize the normal vector: The normal vector n\mathbf{n} is already perpendicular to the surface. To ensure it points in the positive z-direction, we use n=2i+k\mathbf{n} = -2\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{k}.

  6. Compute the flux: The flux Φ\Phi through the surface is given by: Φ=SFdS\Phi = \iint_S \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{S} where dS=ndudvd\mathbf{S} = \mathbf{n} \, du \, dv.

    Substituting F\mathbf{F} and n\mathbf{n}: Fn=(6i+4j+5k)(2i+k)=6(2)+4(0)+5(1)=12+5=7\mathbf{F} \cdot \mathbf{n} = (6\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} + 5\mathbf{k}) \cdot (-2\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{k}) = 6(-2) + 4(0) + 5(1) = -12 + 5 = -7

  7. Set up the integral: Φ=SFdS=01017dudv\Phi = \iint_S \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{S} = \int_0^1 \int_0^1 -7 \, du \, dv

  8. Evaluate the integral: Φ=01017dudv=70101dudv=7(01du)(01dv)=7(1)(1)=7\Phi = \int_0^1 \int_0^1 -7 \, du \, dv = -7 \int_0^1 \int_0^1 du \, dv = -7 \left( \int_0^1 du \right) \left( \int_0^1 dv \right) = -7 (1)(1) = -7

Final Answer

The flux of the vector field F(x,y,z)=6i+4j+5k\mathbf{F}(x,y,z) = 6\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} + 5\mathbf{k} through the given rectangular region is 7-7.


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  2. What are the applications of flux in physics and engineering?
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  4. What is the divergence theorem and how is it applied?
  5. How does the orientation of a surface affect the flux calculation?
  6. What are some common mistakes to avoid when computing surface integrals?
  7. How do you find the normal vector to a surface given its parameterization?
  8. Can you explain the physical meaning of a negative flux value?

Tip: Always check the orientation of your surface normal when computing flux; it ensures the correct sign and direction for your integral result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Fields
Surface Flux
Surface Parameterization
Cross Product

Formulas

Surface Integral
Cross Product Formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College Level