Calculating the Vector Field from a curl function

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The discussion revolves around finding a two-dimensional vector field \( F = (M(x,y), N(x,y)) \) that satisfies the condition \( \partial N/\partial x - \partial M/\partial y = 1 \), particularly in the context of the intersection of two circles defined by the equations \( x^2 + y^2 = 2 \) and \( (x-2)^2 + y^2 = 2 \). The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to incorporate the circle equations into their approach for determining the vector field.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster considers integrating the curl function with respect to \( x \) or \( y \) to find \( M \) and \( N \), but is unclear on how to relate this to the intersection of the circles. Some participants question the relevance of the circles to the vector field being sought.

Discussion Status

There are multiple interpretations of the problem, with some participants suggesting that if the problem were simplified to just finding a vector field satisfying the curl condition, a straightforward solution could be proposed. However, the connection to the circles remains unclear, and further clarification is sought.

Contextual Notes

Part b) of the question introduces an additional layer by asking to express the area integral as a line integral using Green's theorem, which may influence the approach to the problem. The original poster's mention of other parts of the question indicates that there are additional constraints or requirements not fully detailed in the initial posts.

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Homework Statement


Consider the intersection,R, between two circles : x2+y2=2 and (x-2)2+y2=2
a) Find a 2-Dimensional vector field F=(M(x,y),N(x,y)) such that ∂N/∂x - ∂M/∂y=1

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The Attempt at a Solution


There are other parts to the main question but I don't think I will have a problem with them. I know how to calculate the curl of F but I'm unsure of how to go about it so that the vector field relates to the intersection as we use F in an integral later on. What I thought of doing was integrating the curl function with respect to x or y in turn and trying to find M and N. I can't quite see how to involve the equations of the circles in all of this, if someone could point me in the right direction?
Thanks
 
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What was the full statement of the problem? There doesn't see, to be any statement as to what the "two circles" has to do with the vector you are trying to find.

If the problem were just "Find a two dimensional vector [itex]\underline{F}= (M(x,y),N(x,y))[/itex] such that [itex]\partial N/\partial x- \partial M/\partial y= 1[/itex] then M= y, N=2x so that [itex]\underline{F}= (y, 2x)[/itex] is an obvious solution.
 
HallsofIvy said:
What was the full statement of the problem? There doesn't see, to be any statement as to what the "two circles" has to do with the vector you are trying to find.

If the problem were just "Find a two dimensional vector [itex]\underline{F}= (M(x,y),N(x,y))[/itex] such that [itex]\partial N/\partial x- \partial M/\partial y= 1[/itex] then M= y, N=2x so that [itex]\underline{F}= (y, 2x)[/itex] is an obvious solution.

Part b) of the question asks "Using this F and Greene's theorem, write the area integral ∫∫RdA as a line integral"

Does that help?
 
How can I solve the
∇×A(r,θ,φ)=B,A(r)=?,A(θ)=?,A(φ)=?
where B is constant.
please help me? :(
 

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