Determining the flux of an arbitrary vector function

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The discussion focuses on determining the flux of an arbitrary vector function f(v) over a closed surface using vector calculus principles. The user seeks to understand if the flux can be constant based on characteristics such as potential and divergence. The conversation confirms that the flux of a function over a surface yields a specific numerical value, establishing the need for clarity on which flux is being referenced.

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Hello there. I've been working on trying to re-derive a certain physical formula using vector calculus, and came to a conclusion that in order to derive it, I'll need a way to determine the nature of a certain expression.
Specifically:
f(v)·da - v={x1,x2,x3,...,xn} and f(v) returns a vector in the same space of v.
Is there a way to determine if a certain arbitrary function f(v) has a constant Flux, as one would call it, on a closed surface using some other information about f(v) such as its potential (∮f(v)· dv), divergence, etc.?
 
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DarkBabylon said:
if a certain arbitrary function f(v) has a constant Flux,

What flux do you want to be constant? The flux of a given function over a given surface has some numerical value - i.e. it is a constant.
 
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Stephen Tashi said:
i.e. it is a constant.
Oh, right. o0) Thanks.
 

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