Calculate Divergence Theorem for F with S and Q

In summary, we are given the function F(x,y,z) and two surfaces z=1/2√(x^2+y^2) and z=8. The divergence of F is y^2 + x^2 + e^z. The triple integral Q∫∫∫(y^2 + x^2 + e^k)dV can be evaluated using cylindrical coordinates, with r ranging from 0 to 2z, θ ranging from 0 to 2pi, and z ranging from 0 to 8. The given surfaces form an ice-cream cone with its tip at the origin and capped by the plane z=8.
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S[tex]\int\int[/tex]
F*Nds
F(x,y,z) = (xy^2 + cosz)i + (x^2*y + sinz)j + e^(z)*k

s: z = 1/2[tex]\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}[/tex] , z = 8

divF = y^2 + x^2 +e^z

Q[tex]\int\int\int[/tex] (y^2 + x^2 + e^k)dV

This is as far as I got, I have no idea how to do the limits for this triple integral

thanks in advance guys.
 
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You can see that the closed surface concerned is an ice-cream cone with its tip centered at the origin and capped by the plane z=8. With this in mind, note that it would be easiest to evaluate the triple integral in either cylindrical or spherical coordinates. Cylindrical coordinates is simpler, in my opinion. Set up the integral and integrate in the order drdθdz.

Try to express r in terms of z. You already have the equation for a cone. And since x^2 + y^2 = r^2 = 4z^2, you can do so easily. Bearing that in mind, imagine a ray from the origin passing through the cone, it has minimum value 0 and maximum value where it leaves the cone at z=8, so your limits for r should be 0 and 2z. Limits for θ should be 0 to 2pi. And finally you are given the limits for z in the question, right? It should be 0 and 8.
 

1. What is the Divergence Theorem?

The Divergence Theorem is a mathematical theorem that relates the flow of a vector field through a closed surface to the behavior of the vector field inside the surface.

2. How do you calculate the Divergence Theorem?

To calculate the Divergence Theorem, you need to integrate the divergence of the vector field over the closed surface. This is represented by the formula: ∬S (∇ · F) dS = ∭V div(F) dV, where ∇ · F is the divergence of the vector field and dS and dV represent the surface area and volume elements, respectively.

3. What is the significance of the Divergence Theorem in physics?

The Divergence Theorem is a crucial concept in physics as it allows us to relate the behavior of a vector field inside a closed surface to the flux of the field through the surface. This is particularly useful in the study of fluid dynamics and electromagnetism.

4. Can the Divergence Theorem be applied to any vector field?

No, the Divergence Theorem can only be applied to conservative vector fields, which have a curl of zero. This means that the flow of the field is independent of the path taken.

5. What are the practical applications of the Divergence Theorem?

The Divergence Theorem has many applications in engineering and physics, such as calculating fluid flow rates through pipes or analyzing electric fields around charged objects. It is also used in mathematical modeling and simulations to understand and predict the behavior of complex systems.

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