Divergence Theorem: Does Multiplying div F Multiply Volume?

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Homework Statement


The divergence theorem states that

∫∫∫V div F dV = ∫∫S F(dot)N

Suppose that div F = 1, then

∫∫∫V div F dV = ∫∫S F(dot)N

If divF = 2, does the following hold true?∫∫∫V div F dV = 2∫∫S F(dot)N

Homework Equations


Since the divergence theorem computes the volume, if div F is a constant, then the volume formed by the closed surface would just be multiplied by that constant?

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Homework Statement


The divergence theorem states that

∫∫∫V div F dV = ∫∫S F(dot)N

Suppose that div F = 1, then

∫∫∫V div F dV = ∫∫S F(dot)N

If divF = 2, does the following hold true?


∫∫∫V div F dV = 2∫∫S F(dot)N

Homework Equations


Since the divergence theorem computes the volume, if div F is a constant, then the volume formed by the closed surface would just be multiplied by that constant?


The Attempt at a Solution


The divergence theorem always holds, the third equation doesn't hold. What is true is that if div(F)=1, then the volume integral is V. If div(F)=2 then the volume integral is 2V. You don't insert an extra constant into the divergence theorem.
 
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