Math Problem Statement
Evaluate \iint\limits_S (\nabla \times \mathbf{F}) \cdot d \mathbf{S} where
\mathbf{F} = (z^2 + y z) \mathbf{i} - (3 xy + x z) \mathbf{j} + (x^3 y^3 + x y) \mathbf{k}
and S is the surface
S =\lbrace(x, y, z) |z = 5 - x^2 - y^2, z \geqslant 1\rbrace
Solution
To evaluate , we will use Stokes' theorem, which states:
where is the boundary curve of the surface , oriented such that the normal vector to follows the right-hand rule with respect to . The surface is given as for , which is a portion of a paraboloid.
Steps:
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Boundary Curve : The boundary occurs where , which corresponds to , or . This is a circle in the plane of radius 2.
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Parameterize : Let the curve be parameterized as: Then,
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Evaluate along : Substitute , , and into : Substituting: Simplify each term:
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Dot product : Substitute and into : Simplify: Further simplifying:
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Integrate over : Integrals of odd functions ( or ) over are 0. Using :
Final Answer:
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5 Related Questions:
- What is Stokes' theorem and when can it be applied?
- How do you parameterize a circle in 3D space?
- What is the significance of divergence and curl in vector calculus?
- How do you simplify dot products involving trigonometric functions?
- Why do integrals of odd functions over symmetric intervals vanish?
Tip:
To verify your parameterizations, always check that they satisfy the original equations defining the curve or surface.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Calculus
Stokes' Theorem
Line Integrals
Surface Integrals
Formulas
Stokes' Theorem: \(\iint\limits_S (\nabla \times \mathbf{F}) \cdot d \mathbf{S} = \oint\limits_C \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}\)
Parameterization of a circle: \(\mathbf{r}(t) = R\cos t\, \mathbf{i} + R\sin t\, \mathbf{j} + z\, \mathbf{k}\)
Theorems
Stokes' Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level (Calculus III or Advanced Calculus)
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