If the curl of a vector field is zero, what can we conclude about it?

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Homework Statement


Assume F⃗ is a vector field and ∇× F⃗ = 0 What can one conclude about F?

A. F=0
B. F=∇ƒ
C. F=∇*g
D. F=∇×g
E. Something else

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The Attempt at a Solution



I haven't really made a proper attemt at solving the problem since I'm confused. I though of curl f = 0 then F should be conservative but that doesn't always have to be the case. I also thought of Green's theorem but i think i'd be way of. I could really use a hint
 
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kritisk said:

Homework Statement


Assume F⃗ is a vector field and ∇× F⃗ = 0 What can one conclude about F?

A. F=0
B. F=∇ƒ
C. F=∇*g
D. F=∇×g
E. Something else

Homework Equations



None

The Attempt at a Solution



I though of curl f = 0 then F should be conservative but that doesn't always have to be the case.

Oh, but it does!
You should not have written curl f = 0. You should have written ∇ x F = 0.

So pick the right answer and justify it.