Apply the divergence theorem to calculate the flux of the vector field

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The divergence theorem was applied to calculate the flux of the vector field $\overrightarrow{F}=(yx-x)\hat{i}+2xyz\hat{j}+y\hat{k}$ over a cube bounded by the planes $x= \pm 1, y= \pm 1, z= \pm 1$. The calculation confirmed that the flux equals -8, derived from the triple integral of the divergence $\nabla \cdot \overrightarrow{F}$. The steps included evaluating the integral over the defined volume, resulting in the final answer of -8. This confirms the correct application of the divergence theorem in this context.

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  • Understanding of vector calculus concepts, specifically the divergence theorem.
  • Proficiency in calculating triple integrals in three-dimensional space.
  • Familiarity with vector fields and their divergence.
  • Basic knowledge of integral notation and operations.
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  • Study the divergence theorem in detail, including its applications in different geometries.
  • Practice calculating flux for various vector fields using the divergence theorem.
  • Explore the implications of negative flux in physical contexts, such as fluid dynamics.
  • Learn about other theorems in vector calculus, such as Stokes' theorem and Green's theorem.
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Hey! :o

I have the following exercise:
Apply the divergence theorem to calculate the flux of the vector field $\overrightarrow{F}=(yx-x)\hat{i}+2xyz\hat{j}+y\hat{k}$ at the cube that is bounded by the planes $x= \pm 1, y= \pm 1, z= \pm 1$.

I have done the following...Could you tell me if this is correct?

Flux=$\iint_S{\overrightarrow{F} \cdot \hat{n}} d \sigma=\iiint_D{\nabla \cdot \overrightarrow{F}}dV=\int_{-1}^1 \int_{-1}^1 \int_{-1}^1 {(y-1+2xz)}dxdydz=\int_{-1}^1 \int_{-1}^1{(2y-2)}dydz=\int_{-1}^1{-4}dz=-8$
 
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mathmari said:
Hey! :o

I have the following exercise:
Apply the divergence theorem to calculate the flux of the vector field $\overrightarrow{F}=(yx-x)\hat{i}+2xyz\hat{j}+y\hat{k}$ at the cube that is bounded by the planes $x= \pm 1, y= \pm 1, z= \pm 1$.

I have done the following...Could you tell me if this is correct?

Flux=$\iint_S{\overrightarrow{F} \cdot \hat{n}} d \sigma=\iiint_D{\nabla \cdot \overrightarrow{F}}dV=\int_{-1}^1 \int_{-1}^1 \int_{-1}^1 {(y-1+2xz)}dxdydz=\int_{-1}^1 \int_{-1}^1{(2y-2)}dydz=\int_{-1}^1{-4}dz=-8$

Yep. Correct. :cool:
 
I like Serena said:
Yep. Correct. :cool:

Great! Thanks a lot! :o
 

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