# Problem dealing with curl

Calculate the average value of the curl of the fluid for a rectangular path 15 cm by 10 cm, as shown in the figure (see file attachment).

Va=(10i + 5j)
Vb = (5i+10j)
Vc= (5i + 10j)
Vd = (10i + 5j)

Could someone help me to get started with this one? Please

Maybe give me an example of how to calculate the curl for one side??

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don_anon25 said:
Calculate the average value of the curl of the fluid for a rectangular path 15 cm by 10 cm, as shown in the figure (see file attachment).

Va=(10i + 5j)
Vb = (5i+10j)
Vc= (5i + 10j)
Vd = (10i + 5j)

Could someone help me to get started with this one? Please

Maybe give me an example of how to calculate the curl for one side??

If I'm not mistaken, the curl of one side (ex. side A) would be the following:

$$\vec{V_a}\times\nabla=\det{\begin{bmatrix}\mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k} \\ 10 & 5 & 0 \\ \frac{\partial}{\partial x} & \frac{\partial}{\partial y} & \frac{\partial}{\partial z}\end{bmatrix}}=0$$