Understanding Z = -sin(t) in Stokes Theorem: A Simple Explanation

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Miike012

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Dec 9, 2012

I am wondering why z = -sin(t) and not sin(t)

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Miike012

Dec 9, 2012

nevermind i think i know. I think its because as you rotate around the circle in the counter clockwise direction you go from the x-axis to the negative z-axis.

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