Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 16 - Vector Calculus - Review - Exercises - Page 1161: 1

Answer

(a) From the graph we can see that the tangential vectors are making an obtuse angle with the vector field at all points on the curve. Therefore, $\int_CF.dr\lt 0$ (b) Divergence is positive at the point $P$.

Work Step by Step

(a) From the graph we can see that the tangential vectors are making an obtuse angle with the vector field at all points on the curve. Therefore, $\int_CF.dr\lt 0$ (b) Divergence is positive at the point $P$.
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