To solve the given surface integral, we can apply Stokes' Theorem, which relates the surface integral of the curl of a vector field to a line integral around the boundary of the surface:

$\iint_M (\nabla \times \mathbf{F}) \cdot d\mathbf{S} = \oint_{\partial M} \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}.$

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Boundary Curve $\partial M$: The given surface $M$ consists of:

   • A capped cylinder $x^2 + y^2 = 49$ for $0 \leq z \leq 1$,
   • A hemispherical cap defined by $(x^2 + y^2) + (z-1)^2 = 49$ for $z \geq 1$.

   The boundary curve $\partial M$ occurs where the cylinder and hemisphere meet at $z = 1$, forming a circle: $x^2 + y^2 = 49, \quad z = 1.$

2. Parameterization of $\partial M$: The boundary is a circle of radius 7 in the plane $z = 1$: $\mathbf{r}(t) = (7\cos t, 7\sin t, 1), \quad t \in [0, 2\pi].$

3. Vector Field $\mathbf{F}$: The vector field is given as: $\mathbf{F} = (zx + z^2 y + 4y, z^3 yx + 3x, z^4 x^2).$

4. Line Integral on $\partial M$: Compute $\mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}$, where $d\mathbf{r} = \frac{d\mathbf{r}}{dt} dt$:

   • $\frac{d\mathbf{r}}{dt} = (-7\sin t, 7\cos t, 0)$.

   Substitute $\mathbf{r}(t)$ into $\mathbf{F}$: $\mathbf{F}(\mathbf{r}(t)) = (7\cos t + 49\sin t + 28\sin t, 343\sin t \cdot 7\cos t + 21, 2401\cos^2 t).$

   The dot product is: [ \mathbf{F} \cdot \frac{d\mathbf{r}}{dt} = [(7\cos t + 77\sin t)(-7\sin t)] + [(2401\cos^2 t)(0)]. ]

5. Integral: Set up the integral for $\oint_{\partial M} \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}$. Since $(\nabla \times \mathbf{F}) \cdot d\mathbf{S}$ on the surface $M$ equals this, solve: $\oint_{\partial M} \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r} = \int_0^{2\pi} \text{(evaluate terms)} \, dt.$

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Questions for Expansion:

1. How does Stokes' Theorem simplify surface integrals into line integrals?
2. Would visualizing the cylinder and cap aid in understanding the boundary curve?
3. Can the curl of $\mathbf{F}$ simplify the direct surface integral approach?
4. How does parameterizing the circle help compute $d\mathbf{r}$?
5. Should symmetry in the problem be exploited to simplify computations?

Tip: For problems involving Stokes' Theorem, always identify the boundary curve $\partial M$ clearly before proceeding.