Is This New Theorem Related to Stokes' Theorem?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a proof problem related to a vector area integral and its potential connection to Stokes' Theorem. Participants explore the implications of the theorem in the context of surface integrals and vector fields.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a proof problem involving the vector area of a surface and its relation to a line integral around the boundary.
  • Another participant suggests that Stokes' Theorem may apply, indicating that a surface integral involving the normal vector could simplify to a scalar integral.
  • A third participant humorously corrects the spelling of "Strokes" to "Stokes" and questions the existence of a new theorem and its origin.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the connection between the presented proof problem and Stokes' Theorem, and there is some confusion regarding terminology.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definitions of the vector area and the specific conditions under which Stokes' Theorem might apply to the problem at hand.

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I met a proof problem that is as follows.
##\bf a = ∫_S d \bf a##, where S is the surface and ##\bf a ##is the vector area of it.
Please proof that ##\bf a = \frac{1}2\oint \! \bf r \times d\bf l##, where integration is around the boundary line.

Any help would be very appreciated!
 
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Strokes theorem?

hmmm

Well say you perform a surface integral, if the vector field in question is the normal vector of the surface, then the only thing left in the integrand is dA (scalar).

So I guess using strokes theorem, you have to find a vector field who's curl is the normal vector of the surface.
 
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GarageDweller said:
Strokes theorem?

hmmm

Well say you perform a surface integral, if the vector field in question is the normal vector of the surface, then the only thing left in the integrand is dA (scalar).

So I guess using strokes theorem, you have to find a vector field who's curl is the normal vector of the surface.


Strokes Theorem is what we get sometimes from our loved ones. Stokes Theorem is, perhaps, what you mean.

DonAntonio
 
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DonAntonio said:
Strokes Theorem is what we get sometimes from our loved ones. Stokes Theorem is, perhaps, what you mean.

DonAntonio

What's this new theorem and who proved it lover boy?
 

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