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Homework Statement
Compute the flux of [itex] \vec{F} [/itex] through [itex]z=e^{1-r^2} [/itex] where [itex] \vec{F} = [x,y,2-2z]^T [/itex] and [itex] r=\sqrt{x^2+y^2} [/itex].
EDIT: the curve must satisfy [itex] z\geq 0 [/itex].
Homework Equations
Divergence theorem: [tex] \iint\limits_{\partial X} \Phi_{\vec{F}} = \iiint\limits_X \nabla\cdot\vec{F}\,dx\,dy\,dz [/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
For the given [itex] \vec{F} [/itex], we have [itex] \nabla\cdot\vec{F} = 0 [/itex]. So isn't the flux just zero by the divergence theorem? I am confused because there is a hint saying that I should change the given surface to a simpler one.
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