To verify Stokes' theorem for the given vector field $\mathbf{F} = y\mathbf{i} + z\mathbf{j} + x\mathbf{k}$ over the surface $S$ defined by $x^2 + y^2 - 2ax + az = 0$ above the $xy$-plane, we follow these steps:

1. State Stokes' Theorem:

Stokes' theorem relates a surface integral over a surface $S$ to a line integral over the boundary curve $C$ of that surface: $\iint_S (\nabla \times \mathbf{F}) \cdot d\mathbf{S} = \oint_C \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}$ Where:

• $\mathbf{F}$ is the vector field.
• $S$ is the surface.
• $C$ is the boundary curve of the surface $S$.
• $d\mathbf{S}$ is the vector area element on $S$.
• $d\mathbf{r}$ is the line element along $C$.

2. Find the Curl of $\mathbf{F}$:

Calculate $\nabla \times \mathbf{F}$ for $\mathbf{F} = y\mathbf{i} + z\mathbf{j} + x\mathbf{k}$: $\nabla \times \mathbf{F} = \begin{vmatrix} \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k} \\ \frac{\partial}{\partial x} & \frac{\partial}{\partial y} & \frac{\partial}{\partial z} \\ y & z & x \end{vmatrix} = (-1)\mathbf{i} + (-1)\mathbf{j} + (-1)\mathbf{k} = -(\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k})$

3. Surface $S$:

Given $x^2 + y^2 - 2ax + az = 0$, rewrite it as: $(x - a)^2 + y^2 = az$ This is the equation of a paraboloid above the $xy$-plane.

4. Parameterization of $S$:

To parameterize the surface $S$, use cylindrical coordinates: $x = a + r\cos\theta, \quad y = r\sin\theta, \quad z = \frac{r^2}{a}$ where $r$ ranges from 0 to $\sqrt{az}$ and $\theta$ ranges from 0 to $2\pi$.

5. Compute the Surface Integral $\iint_S (\nabla \times \mathbf{F}) \cdot d\mathbf{S}$:

Compute $d\mathbf{S}$ (normal vector) for the parameterized surface and integrate $\nabla \times \mathbf{F}$ over it.

6. Compute the Line Integral $\oint_C \mathbf{F} \cdot d\mathbf{r}$:

Compute the boundary curve $C$ at $z = 0$, $x^2 + y^2 = 2ax$, which is a circle of radius $2a$. Parameterize and evaluate the line integral around this curve.

7. Verification:

Compare both integrals to verify if they match, thus confirming Stokes' theorem for this vector field and surface.

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Related Questions:

1. What is the significance of Stokes' theorem in vector calculus?
2. How do we determine the boundary curve $C$ for a given surface $S$?
3. Can Stokes' theorem be applied to any vector field and surface?
4. What are the differences between Stokes' theorem and the divergence theorem?
5. How would the verification change if the surface $S$ were below the $xy$-plane?

Tip:

When dealing with vector calculus theorems, always ensure to correctly orient the surface normal and curve direction to satisfy the right-hand rule.