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 - True-False Quiz - Page 1160: 9

Answer

True.

Work Step by Step

Since curl is simply chain rule with the partial, and that $\frac{\partial R}{\partial x} +\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial(R+Q)}{\partial x}$, it follows that curl$(\mathbf{F}+\mathbf{G})=$ curl $\mathbf{F}$ + curl $\mathbf{G}$.
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