How Do You Apply Stoke's Theorem to a Rectangle in the x-y Plane?

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This discussion focuses on applying Stoke's Theorem to a rectangle in the x-y plane, specifically utilizing Green's Theorem due to the relationship between the parameters n and k. The key point is that to prove Stoke's Theorem, one must select a differentiable vector function F, which is essential for the application of the theorem. The participants emphasize the importance of understanding the definitions of n and k in this context.

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The simple case of Stoke's Theorem for a rectangle in the x-y plane. I use green's theorem because n = k.

The question is... what should i choose as a vector function F? I just want to prove stoke's theorem for this case. Do i need a vector function?
 
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I have no idea what you mean by this. What are "n" and "k"? And, of course, the function F depends on the particular problem. If you are trying to prove Stoke's theorem, you must let F be any differentiable vector function.
 

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