Calculus III Flashcards
1
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Equation for curl of a vector F
A
curlF = Del_operator X F
2
Q
Physical significance of curl
A
The curl vector represents an axis about which the particles at that location would rotate.
3
Q
Equation for divergence of a vector F
A
divF = Del_operator dot F
4
Q
Physical significance of divergence
A
The divergence is a measure of the amount of something that is flowing into or out of a source. (Technical definition is the measure of the quantity of flux emanating from any point in a vector field)