Divergence Theorem: Find Outward Flux of F (x3,x2y,xy)

In summary, the Divergence Theorem is a 3-dimensional version of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus that states the outward flux of a vector field through a closed surface is equal to the volume integral of the divergence of that vector field over the region enclosed by the surface. This allows us to calculate outward flux by evaluating the volume integral of the vector field's divergence over the enclosed region. Outward flux is a measure of the flow of a vector field out of a closed surface, and the Divergence Theorem shows that it is determined by the divergence of the vector field. This concept is significant in various fields of physics and engineering as it helps quantify the flow of a vector field through a given surface.
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Another question of a practice test.
How do I use the Divergence theorem to find the outward flux of the field F = (x3,x2y,xy) out through the surface of the solid U = (x,y,z): 0 < y < 5-z, 0 < z < 4-x2. The answer is 4608/35.
 
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What are you stuck on? You can calculate [itex]\nabla \cdot F[/itex], right?

Have you sketched the volume? Do you see why the triple integral is easiest to set up if you don't integrate in the z direction first?
 
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I got it. SWEET.
 

Related to Divergence Theorem: Find Outward Flux of F (x3,x2y,xy)

What is the Divergence Theorem?

The Divergence Theorem is a 3-dimensional version of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. It states that the outward flux of a vector field through a closed surface is equal to the volume integral of the divergence of that vector field over the region enclosed by the surface.

How is the Divergence Theorem used to find outward flux?

The Divergence Theorem allows us to calculate the outward flux of a vector field through a closed surface by evaluating the volume integral of the divergence of the vector field over the region enclosed by the surface.

What is outward flux?

Outward flux is a measure of the flow of a vector field out of a closed surface. It represents the amount of the vector field that is passing through the surface in an outward direction.

What is the relationship between divergence and outward flux?

The Divergence Theorem states that the outward flux of a vector field through a closed surface is equal to the volume integral of the divergence of that vector field over the region enclosed by the surface. In other words, the divergence of a vector field determines the amount of outward flux through a given surface.

What is the significance of the outward flux of a vector field?

The outward flux of a vector field is important in many areas of physics and engineering, as it allows us to quantify the flow of a vector field through a given surface. This can have practical applications in fields such as fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, and heat transfer.

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