Flux of F When DivF=0 in 3D Surfaces

In summary, Flux of F is a measurement of the flow of a vector field and is calculated by taking the dot product of the vector field F and the normal vector of the surface. When DivF=0 in 3D surfaces, it means that the vector field is neither converging nor diverging, and the flux of F is constant across the surface. Flux of F is important in 3D surfaces because it helps us understand the flow of vector fields and has practical applications in various fields of science and engineering. It is used in real-world situations such as calculating airflow, predicting ocean currents, and analyzing natural phenomena.
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If F is a well defined vector field and divF=0 then does that mean the flux of F across any surface in 3D would also be 0?

I know that in divergence theorem, divF=0 automatically implies that the integral will be 0 but what about across flat surfaces and planes?
 
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welcome to pf!

hi demoz! welcome to pf! :smile:
demoz said:
If F is a well defined vector field and divF=0 then does that mean the flux of F across any surface in 3D would also be 0?

across any closed surface, yes

otherwise, no :wink:
 

What is Flux of F?

Flux of F is a measurement of the flow of a vector field, also known as the quantity of a vector that passes through a given surface. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe the flow of fluids, such as air or water.

How is Flux of F calculated?

Flux of F is calculated by taking the dot product of the vector field F and the normal vector of the surface. This means multiplying the magnitude of F by the cosine of the angle between F and the normal vector. The result is a scalar value that represents the amount of flow passing through the surface.

What does it mean when DivF=0 in 3D surfaces?

When DivF=0, it means that the divergence of the vector field F is equal to zero. Divergence is a measurement of how much a vector field is spreading out or flowing in a particular direction. A divergence of zero indicates that the flow is neither converging nor diverging, and the flux of F is constant across the surface.

Why is Flux of F important in 3D surfaces?

Flux of F is important in 3D surfaces because it helps us understand the flow of vector fields, which is essential in many fields of science and engineering. It can be used to analyze fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, and other phenomena. It also has practical applications in designing and optimizing systems, such as airflow in buildings or water flow in pipes.

How is Flux of F used in real-world situations?

Flux of F is used in various real-world situations, such as calculating the flow of air in ventilation systems, predicting the movement of ocean currents, and understanding the behavior of electromagnetic fields in electronics. It is also used in mathematical models to simulate and analyze natural phenomena, such as weather patterns and fluid dynamics in the human body.

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