Gradient and Divergent Identities

In summary, to show the given equation, we can use integration by parts, taking u=w and dv=∇G dxdy. We have dv=∇G dxdy and v=∫∇G dxdy. This leads to ∫Ω(∇G)wdxdy=∫Γ(∇G)wds-∫∫Γ(∇G)∇wds, which is incorrect.
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Homework Statement



I need to show that ##\displaystyle\int_\Omega (\nabla G)w dxdy=-\int_\Omega (\nabla w) G dxdy+\int_\Gamma \hat{n} w G ds## given

##\displaystyle \int_\Omega \nabla F dxdy=\oint_\Gamma \hat{n} F ds## where ##\Omega## and ##\Gamma## are the domain and boundary respectively. F,G and w are scalar functions...any ideas?

I attempted to expand the LHS but I didnt feel it was leading me anywhere...

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



##\displaystyle \int_\Omega (\hat{e_x}\frac{\partial G}{\partial x}+\hat{e_y}\frac{\partial G}{\partial y})w dx dy##...

NOTE: I have posted this query on MHF 3 days ago and nobody has answered. Here is the link just in case somebody has replied. thanks http://mathhelpforum.com/calculus/200911-gradient-divergent-identities.html
 
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Integration by parts, taking u= w, [itex]dv= \nabla G dx dy[/itex].
 
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bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



I need to show that ##\displaystyle\int_\Omega (\nabla G)w dxdy=-\int_\Omega (\nabla w) G dxdy+\int_\Gamma \hat{n} w G ds## given

##\displaystyle \int_\Omega \nabla F dxdy=\oint_\Gamma \hat{n} F ds## where ##\Omega## and ##\Gamma## are the domain and boundary respectively. F,G and w are scalar functions...any ideas?

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


HallsofIvy said:
Integration by parts, taking u= w, [itex]dv= \nabla G dx dy[/itex].

If we let ##u=w## then ##du=dw=\nabla w##?

##\displaystyle dv=\nabla G dxdy## then

##\displaystyle v=\int_\Omega \nabla G dxdy=\int_\Gamma (\hat{n_x} \hat{e_x}+ \hat{n_y} \hat{e_y})Gds##

Thus

##\displaystyle ∫_Ω(∇G)wdxdy= \int_\Gamma (\hat{n_x} \hat{e_x}+ \hat{n_y} \hat{e_y})G w ds- \int \int_\Gamma (\hat{n_x} \hat{e_x}+ \hat{n_y} \hat{e_y})G \nabla w ds##

Clearly I have gone wrong somewhere...?
 

FAQ: Gradient and Divergent Identities

What is the difference between a gradient and a divergent identity?

A gradient identity refers to a gradual change in characteristics or qualities, while a divergent identity refers to a distinct or contrasting set of characteristics or qualities.

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