Green's theorem and Line Integrals

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Green's Theorem applies not only to vector functions but also to scalar functions, allowing for the evaluation of line integrals using ordinary functions. The discussion highlights the example of the line integral of the function f(x,y) = xy, represented as ∫ xy ds. A reference to a Wikipedia article clarifies the application of Green's Theorem for scalar functions, expanding its utility beyond traditional vector function scenarios.

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  • Basic calculus concepts
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(Sorry for my bad English.) I was reading about the Green's theorem and I notice that the book only shows for the case where the function is a vector function. When learning about line integrals, I saw that we can do line integrals using "ordinary" functions. For example, the line integral of the function f(x,y) = xy is ∫ xy ds. Can we also use functions that aren't vector using Green's theorem?
 
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