Coordinate Systems and Vector Calculus Quiz
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What are the properties of divergence?

  • It represents the rate of expansion of a vector field.
  • It is a scalar quantity. (correct)
  • It is always zero.
  • It relates to the rotation of a vector field.
  • How do Negative divergence and Divergence compare?

  • Divergence is always negative.
  • Negative divergence is always zero.
  • Negative divergence and divergence are the same concept.
  • Negative divergence represents compression while divergence represents expansion. (correct)
  • What is Stokes Theorem?

  • It connects surface integrals and line integrals over a vector field. (correct)
  • It states that the gradient of a curl is zero.
  • It proves that the curl gradient is always nonzero.
  • It relates the curl of a vector field to its divergence.
  • How can you prove that the curl gradient is zero?

    <p>By showing that the cross product of gradient and curl is zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Cartesian coordinates, what is the distance from point C(4, 65°, 2) to point D(-3.1, 2.6, 3)?

    <p>$\sqrt{13}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical significance of divergence?

    <p>It indicates the flow or spreading behavior of a vector field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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