Sun K.
asked 03/24/13Use the Divergence Theorem to compute the surface integral?
Use the Divergence Theorem to compute the surface integral where Q is the cube -1<=x<=1, -1<=y<=1, -1<=z<=1, F=<4y^2, 3z-cosx, z^3-x>. (Answer: 8)
The divergence of the vector field is 3z^2, which is what I found.
How to set up the integral and solve for it?
2 Answers By Expert Tutors

Robert J. answered 03/24/13
Certified High School AP Calculus and Physics Teacher
By the Divergence Theorem,
the surface integral
= ∫[-1,1] dx∫[-1,1] dy ∫[-1,1] 3z^2 dz
= 2*2*z^3 from -1 to 1
= 2^3
= 8 <==Answer

George C. answered 03/24/13
Humboldt State and Georgetown graduate
Div F = 3z^2
∫∫ F ds = ∫∫∫ div F dV
∫∫ F ds = ∫∫∫ div F dx dy dz
= ∫∫∫ dx dy 3z^2 dz
=3∫∫∫dx dy z^2 dz. The limits of integration for each integral is -1 to 1.
= 8
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Sun K.
Thank you.
03/24/13