Does the Divergence Theorem Apply to Complex Vector Fields and Hemispheres?

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The discussion revolves around verifying the divergence theorem for a specific vector field using the upper hemisphere of radius R. Participants seek clarification on the scale factors for the spherical coordinate system, with some uncertainty about their correct values. One user provides their calculations for the scale factors and expresses doubt about the correctness of their solution, noting that their results yielded zero. Additional resources and notes on deriving scale factors geometrically are shared, but the original poster remains unsure about their findings. The conversation highlights the complexities of applying the divergence theorem in this context.
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Homework Statement


2. Verify the divergence theorem for the vector field:
F =(r2cosθ) r +(r2cosφ) θ −(r2cosθsinφ) φ
using the upper hemisphere of radius R.

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Is this any close to be correct? The question marks indicate parts I am not sure about please help.

Anyone know what are the scale factors for spherical coordinate system, i cannot find them anywhere, i think the product of all of them is r^2sine(e) but I am not sure which ones are which (h1=h2=r, h3=sin(e)?pls help

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h1 = 1, h2 = r, h3 = rsin(θ)
 
Thank you, how do you derive that do u know?... is there a general formula for all coordinate systems to egt the scalar factors?... i don't need it for this part but the other question...and is my solution any close to be correct? (link to the file at the bottom of the post)
 
Thanks to johnster08 as only he answered to my 1 out of 3posts...thnx guys, i don't think ill be here too aften...cya
 
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