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Let's break down the problem step by step. The vector field given is:

\[
\mathbf{F} = \langle 12x^3 - 36xy^2, 12y^3 - 36x^2y \rangle
\]

We are asked to:

### a. Verify that the curl and divergence of the given field are zero.

**Curl in two dimensions (2D):**
The curl of a vector field \(\mathbf{F}(x, y) = \langle P(x, y), Q(x, y) \rangle\) in 2D is given by:

\[
\text{Curl}(\mathbf{F}) = \frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y}
\]

**Divergence:**
The divergence of a vector field \(\mathbf{F}(x, y) = \langle P(x, y), Q(x, y) \rangle\) is given by:

\[
\text{Div}(\mathbf{F}) = \frac{\partial P}{\partial x} + \frac{\partial Q}{\partial y}
\]

Let's compute these derivatives.

### b. Find a potential function \(\phi\) and a stream function \(\psi\) for the field.

We need to find two functions:

1. \(\phi\) such that \(\mathbf{F} = \nabla \phi\), meaning \(\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial x} = P\) and \(\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial y} = Q\).
2. \(\psi\) such that the field \(\mathbf{F}\) is perpendicular to the gradient of \(\psi\), i.e., \(\frac{\partial \psi}{\partial y} = P\) and \(-\frac{\partial \psi}{\partial x} = Q\).

### c. Verify that \(\phi\) and \(\psi\) satisfy Laplace's equation.

Laplace's equation is given by:

\[
\frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial x^2} + \frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial y^2} = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial x^2} + \frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial y^2} = 0
\]

Now, let's proceed by calculating these steps. I'll begin by computing the curl and divergence of the vector field.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. However, I can guide you through the process of calculating the curl and divergence manually.

If you'd like, I can walk you through the rest of the steps by hand. Would you like that?

A two-dimensional vector field describes ideal flow if it has both zero curl and zero divergence on a simply connected region. Verify that the curl and divergence of the given field is zero. Find a potential function and a stream function for the field. Verify that both functions satisfy Laplace's equation.

Explore the analysis of a two-dimensional vector field to verify zero curl and divergence, find potential and stream functions, and demonstrate that these functions satisfy Laplace's equation. This problem covers key concepts in vector calculus, including curl, divergence, and Laplace's equation.

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