The discussion centers on verifying the Divergence Theorem using the vector field \(\bold{v} = \langle y^2, 2xy + z^2, 2yz \rangle\) within a unit cube. The user initially calculates the divergence as \((\nabla \cdot \bold{v}) = 2y + 2x + 2y\), which is incorrect. The correct divergence, as pointed out by another user, is \(2(x + y)\), highlighting the importance of accurately applying the formula \(\nabla \cdot \bold{v} = \frac{\partial v_x}{\partial x} + \frac{\partial v_y}{\partial y} + \frac{\partial v_z}{\partial z}\).
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How did you get that? You should have \frac{\partial v_x}{\partial x} + \frac{\partial v_y}{\partial y} + \frac{\partial v_z}{\partial z}. Check your first term \frac{\partial v_x}{\partial x}.Saladsamurai said:
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