Calculus III

Question 1

Equation for curl of a vector F

Answer 1

curlF = Del_operator X F

Question 2

Physical significance of curl

Answer 2

The curl vector represents an axis about which the particles at that location would rotate.

Question 3

Equation for divergence of a vector F

Answer 3

divF = Del_operator dot F

Question 4

Physical significance of divergence

Answer 4

The divergence is a measure of the amount of something that is flowing into or out of a source. (Technical definition is the measure of the quantity of flux emanating from any point in a vector field)