Undergrad Is My Understanding of the Generalized Stokes' Theorem Correct?

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The discussion centers on the Generalized Stokes' Theorem, specifically the equation $$ \int_D d \omega = \int_{\partial D} \omega $$ for a region ##D## and a (p-1)-dimensional form ##\omega##. The user explores the motivation behind this theorem and questions the validity of their generalization from two dimensions to p dimensions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the transition between dimensions in the context of differential forms.

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I was interested in finding a motivation for the generalized Stokes' theorem. I was asking myself why
$$ \int_D d \omega = \int_{\partial D} \omega $$ for a region ##D## and a (p-1)-dimensional form ##\omega##.
Then I found something funny when working with some arbitrary functions in two dimensions. Below is what I found.
In the second image, I called ##x^{\mu}_{i}## and ##x^{\mu}_{f}## the coordinates of the initial and final points, respectively.
My question is: Is this actually correct?

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I'm not sure about that generalization from 2 to p dimensions that I did above.
 

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