1. Sep 6, 2013 #1

   DODGEVIPER13

   

   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   Evaluate the divergence of the following vector fields
   (a) A= XYUx+Y^2Uy-XZUz
   (b) B= ρZ^2Up+ρsin^2(phi)Uphi+2ρZsin^2(phi)Uz
   (c) C= rUr+rcos^2(theta)Uphi
   
   
   2. Relevant equations
   
   
   
   3. The attempt at a solution
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3. Sep 16, 2013 #2

   PhysicsandSuch

   

   Don't know if this post is still important to you since it's a little old, but your expression for the divergence in polar coordinates is incorrect, as there are extra factors in the formula (it's not the same as you would in Cartesian). Take another look at it.
   
   See here https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=257816

    

   PhysicsandSuch, Sep 16, 2013
4. Sep 16, 2013 #3

   DODGEVIPER13

   

   Ok thanks man yah I figured out some of that and fixed it before turning that homework in

    

   DODGEVIPER13, Sep 16, 2013
5. Sep 16, 2013 #4

   PhysicsandSuch

   

   Cool

    

   PhysicsandSuch, Sep 16, 2013

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