Simplifiyng the proof of conservative field using rottor properties

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The discussion focuses on proving that the vector field F, defined as F=(x/|r|, y/|r|, z/|r|), is conservative by demonstrating that its curl is zero. The user seeks a simplified method to compute the curl, acknowledging that a conservative field is irrotational. It is confirmed that taking the curl of F results in zero, thereby proving that F is indeed a conservative field. The conversation emphasizes the relationship between conservative fields and their irrotational nature. Ultimately, the proof is established through the calculation of the curl.
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\vec{F}=(\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}},\frac{y}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}},\frac{z}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}})
<br /> \vec{r}=(x,y,z)<br />

<br /> |r|=\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}

\vec{F}=(\frac{x}{|r|},\frac{y}{|r|},\frac{z}{|r|})

so its F=\frac{r}{|r|}

i need to prove that F is a conservative field
where (x,y,z) differs (0,0,0)
so i need to show that rot f is 0
but for rottor i need a determinant
is there a way to do a rot on simpler way?
 
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A conservative field is also irrotational. Take the curl of the field and show that it is equal to zero. (It is).
 
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