Surface Integral of Vector Field

In summary, the task is to find the double integral of the vector function F over the surface S, which is determined by the equation z=0 and the given bounds for x and y. The surface can be parametrized as x=u, y=v, and z=0. The integral can then be solved using the parametrization and the formula involving the partial derivatives T_u and T_v. The orientation of the surface does not matter for this particular integral.
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Homework Statement


Find [tex]\int\int_{S}[/tex] F dS where S is determined by z=0, 0[tex]\leq[/tex]x[tex]\leq[/tex]1, 0[tex]\leq[/tex]y[tex]\leq[/tex]1 and F (x,y,z) = xi+x2j-yzk.


Homework Equations


Tu=[tex]\frac{\partial(x)}{\partial(u)}[/tex](u,v)i+[tex]\frac{\partial(y)}{\partial(u)}[/tex](u,v)j+[tex]\frac{\partial(z)}{\partial(u)}[/tex](u,v)k

Tv=[tex]\frac{\partial(x)}{\partial(v)}[/tex](u,v)i+[tex]\frac{\partial(y)}{\partial(v)}[/tex](u,v)j+[tex]\frac{\partial(z)}{\partial(v)}[/tex](u,v)k

[tex]\int\int_{\Phi}[/tex] F dS = [tex]\int\int_{D}[/tex] F * (TuxTv) du dv

The Attempt at a Solution


To start off, I'm not sure how to parametrize the surface S. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Since you are just talking about a portion of the xy-plane, x= u, y= v, z= 0. Oh, and the order of multiplication in [itex]T_u\times T_v[/itex] is important. What is the orientation of the surface? (Which way is the normal vector pointing?)

(Actually that last point doesn't matter because this integral is so trivial.)
 

FAQ: Surface Integral of Vector Field

What is a surface integral of a vector field?

A surface integral of a vector field is a mathematical tool used to calculate the flux, or flow, of a vector field across a given surface. It takes into account both the magnitude and direction of the vector field at each point on the surface.

What is the difference between a surface integral and a line integral?

A surface integral calculates the flux over a two-dimensional surface, while a line integral calculates the flux along a one-dimensional curve. Additionally, a surface integral involves a double integral, while a line integral involves a single integral.

How is a surface integral of a vector field calculated?

To calculate a surface integral, you first need to parameterize the given surface. This involves breaking the surface into smaller, more manageable pieces and assigning each piece a set of variables. Then, you integrate the dot product of the vector field and the normal vector over the surface using the given parameterization.

What is the physical significance of a surface integral of a vector field?

Surface integrals of vector fields have many applications in physics and engineering. They can be used to calculate the amount of fluid flowing through a given surface, the amount of heat transferred across a surface, and the work done by a force on a surface, among other things.

What are some common vector fields used in surface integrals?

Some common vector fields used in surface integrals include electric and magnetic fields, velocity fields in fluid mechanics, and force fields in mechanics. These vector fields are often represented by mathematical equations and can be visualized using vector field plots.

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