Surface Integral Homework: A.n dS in Plane 2x+y=6, z=4

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To solve the surface integral of A.n dS for the plane defined by 2x+y=6 and z=4, the normal vector can be derived from the gradient of the plane equation, resulting in (2,1,0). The integral simplifies to a double integral of the vector field A evaluated at the plane, specifically (y, 2x, -4) dotted with the normal vector (2,1,0). There is confusion regarding the projection method, with suggestions to project onto the y-z plane. Ultimately, the integral can be expressed as half of the double integral of A dotted with the normal vector over the appropriate area. Clarification on the projection and setup of the integral is needed for a complete solution.
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Homework Statement



So trying to find the Integral of A.n dS where A is (y,2x,-z) and S is the surface of the plane 2x+y = 6 in the first octant cut off by the plane z=4

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So i always solve these by projection...but I am a bit confused this time..

normally the surface is in the form z=f(x,y) so i do z-f(x,y) and take grad to find the normal..

so is the normal vector here just (2,1)? ie. grad 2x-y-6 = 0?

In which case is the integral just the double integral of (y,2x,-4).(2,1,0) dA?

Im a bit confused..Any help would be great!
 
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Any ideas..?
I'm pretty confused about which plane you project onto to solve this...

Thanks!
 
So do you project onto y-z plane?

and is the integral therefore the 1/2 times the double integral of A.(2,1,0) dydz?
 
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