What is the direction of the curl of a vector A? If y-component of

In summary, the curl of a vector field is a mathematical operation that represents the rotation or circulation of the vector at a given point. It can be calculated using a specific formula and the direction of the curl indicates the axis of rotation. If the y-component of the vector is zero, it means the vector is rotating around the x-axis or the z-axis. The curl of a vector can also be negative, indicating a rotation in the opposite direction from a positive curl.
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What is the direction of the curl of a vector A?
If y-component of the above A is uniform can we say that the y-component of curl of a A is zero?
 
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hi saravanan13! :smile:
saravanan13 said:
If y-component of the above A is uniform can we say that the y-component of curl of a A is zero?

nope … (curlA)y = ∂Az/∂x - ∂Ax/∂z … nothing to do with Ay ! :wink:
 

Related to What is the direction of the curl of a vector A? If y-component of

1. What is the definition of curl?

The curl of a vector field is a mathematical operation that represents the rotation or circulation of the vector at a given point.

2. How do I calculate the curl of a vector A?

The curl of a vector A can be calculated using the formula: curl(A) = (∂Az/∂y - ∂Ay/∂z)i + (∂Ax/∂z - ∂Az/∂x)j + (∂Ay/∂x - ∂Ax/∂y)k

3. What does the direction of the curl indicate?

The direction of the curl represents the axis of rotation of the vector at a given point. It is perpendicular to the plane in which the vector is rotating.

4. What happens if the y-component of the vector is zero?

If the y-component of the vector is zero, it means that the vector is rotating around the x-axis or the z-axis, depending on the values of the other components.

5. Can the curl of a vector be negative?

Yes, the curl of a vector can be negative. A negative curl indicates that the rotation of the vector is in the opposite direction than that of a positive curl.

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