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Verify the divergence theorem for F= yi+xj+z
2k over the region
bounded by z=0,z=2,x
2 + y
2 = 4

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To verify the divergence theorem for the vector field **F = yi + xj + z²k** over the specified region, we need to follow a systematic approach. The divergence theorem states that the flux of a vector field through a closed surface is equal to the volume integral of the divergence of that field over the region enclosed by the surface. In this case, we will calculate both sides of the theorem and check if they are equal.

Step 1: Define the Region

The region we are considering is bounded by:

  • The plane z = 0 (the bottom base)
  • The plane z = 2 (the top base)
  • The cylinder defined by x² + y² = 4 (which is a cylinder of radius 2 centered along the z-axis)

This describes a cylindrical volume extending from z = 0 to z = 2 with a circular cross-section of radius 2.

Step 2: Calculate the Divergence of F

The divergence of a vector field **F = P i + Q j + R k** is given by:

∇ · F = ∂P/∂x + ∂Q/∂y + ∂R/∂z

For our vector field:

  • P = y
  • Q = x
  • R = z²

Now, we compute the partial derivatives:

  • ∂P/∂x = 0
  • ∂Q/∂y = 1
  • ∂R/∂z = 2z

Thus, the divergence is:

∇ · F = 0 + 1 + 2z = 1 + 2z

Step 3: Volume Integral of the Divergence

Next, we need to compute the volume integral of the divergence over the cylindrical region:

∬_V (∇ · F) dV = ∬_V (1 + 2z) dV

In cylindrical coordinates, where x = r cos(θ), y = r sin(θ), and z = z, the volume element is dV = r dr dθ dz. The limits for r will be from 0 to 2, for θ from 0 to 2π, and for z from 0 to 2.

Setting Up the Integral

The volume integral becomes:

∫_0^2 ∫_0^{2π} ∫_0^2 (1 + 2z) r dr dθ dz

Calculating the Integral

We can break this integral into two parts:

∫_0^2 ∫_0^{2π} ∫_0^2 r dr dθ dz + 2 ∫_0^2 ∫_0^{2π} ∫_0^2 z r dr dθ dz

Calculating the first part:

  • ∫_0^2 r dr = [r²/2]_0^2 = 2
  • ∫_0^{2π} dθ = 2π

So, the first integral evaluates to:

2 * 2π * 2 = 8π

Now for the second part:

  • ∫_0^2 z dz = [z²/2]_0^2 = 2
  • ∫_0^{2π} dθ = 2π

Thus, the second integral evaluates to:

2 * 2π * 2 = 8π

Combining both parts gives:

8π + 8π = 16π

Step 4: Surface Integral of F

Now, we need to compute the surface integral of **F** over the closed surface bounding the volume. This surface consists of three parts: the top (z = 2), the bottom (z = 0), and the curved side of the cylinder.

Top Surface (z = 2)

On the top surface, **F = yi + xj + 4k**. The outward normal vector is **k**. The flux through the top surface is:

∬_S F · n dS = ∬_S (4) dS = 4 * Area of the circle = 4 * π(2²) = 16π

Bottom Surface (z = 0)

On the bottom surface, **F = yi + xj + 0k**. The outward normal vector is **-k**. The flux through the bottom surface is:

∬_S F · n dS = ∬_S (0) dS = 0

Curved Surface of the Cylinder

On the curved surface, we parameterize it using cylindrical coordinates. The outward normal vector is **r**. The flux through the curved surface can be computed, but due to symmetry, it will also yield a contribution of **0**.

Final Calculation

Adding the contributions from all surfaces:

Flux through top + Flux through bottom + Flux through curved surface = 16π + 0 + 0 = 16π

Verification of the Divergence Theorem

We found that the volume integral of the divergence is **16π**, and the surface integral of **F** over the closed surface is also **16π**. Since both sides are equal, we have verified the divergence theorem for the given vector field and region.

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