How Do Gauss' and Stokes' Theorems Apply to These Integral Problems?

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This discussion focuses on applying Gauss' and Stokes' Theorems to solve integral problems involving vector fields. The first problem involves calculating the surface integral of the vector field A = xi - yj + zk over a closed cylindrical surface, where the divergence of A is constant and can be multiplied by the cylinder's volume to find the solution. The second problem addresses the integral of curl A = yi + zj + xk over a closed surface defined by a paraboloid, where Stokes' Theorem indicates that the integral of curl over a closed surface equals zero.

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Hi guys,

I am having trouble with this "simple" problem involving these two theorems:

Find the value of the integral (A dot da) over the surface s, where A = xi - yj + zk and S is the closed surface defined by the cylinder c^2 = x^2 + y^2. The top and bottom of the cylinder are z= 0 and z=d.

From common sense, integrating circular layers from z=0 to z=d should give the volume of a cylinder. The book doesn't have any sample problem so I don't know which theorem to apply, and how.

Here's a more complicated question:

Find the value of the integral (curl A da) over the surface s, where A = yi + zj + xk and S is the closed surface defined by the paraboloid z=1-x^2-y^2 where z >=0

I appreciate any help.
 
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"Find the value of the integral (A dot da) over the surface s, where A = xi - yj + zk and S is the closed surface defined by the cylinder c^2 = x^2 + y^2. The top and bottom of the cylinder are z= 0 and z=d."
Find div A. (It is a constant.) Then just multiply by the volume of a cylinder.
 
"Find the value of the integral (curl A da) over the surface s, where A = yi + zj + xk and S is the closed surface defined by the paraboloid z=1-x^2-y^2 where z >=0"
By either the div theorem or Stokes' theorem, the integral of curl over a closed surface=0. Prove it.
 

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