Applying Stoke's Theorem to a parabaloid

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Homework Statement


Let S be the surface defined by y=10−x^2−z^2 with y≥1, oriented with rightward-pointing normal. Let F=(2xyz+5z)i+e^(x)cosyzj+(x^2)yk. Determine ∫∫∇×F·dS.


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∫∫∇×F·dS = ∫F·dS

The Attempt at a Solution


I think the boundary of the surface is the circle of radius √5 in the xz plane. The parameterization of this should be equal to <√5cost,0,√5sint>. After plugging this parameterization into F and taking the dot product with dS I got ∫-25sin2tdt from 0 to 2 pi, which equals -25∏, however this is not the correct answer. I am not sure about what I am doing wrong. I would appreciate any assistance.
 
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mlb2358 said:
Let S be the surface defined by y=10−x^2−z^2 with y≥1,

I think the boundary of the surface is the circle of radius √5 in the xz plane.

nooo … :wink:
 
Reread your problem. What is the restriction on y?
 
And think about the orientation.
 
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