Curl and Divergence: Problem 7
For each of the following vector fields, find its curl and determine if it is a gradient field:
(a) F = 3y^2z + (3xz + 2)j + (xy + 2yz)k
curl F = 3yz, 3x^2 + 2, -2xy + 2z
Not a gradient field
(b) F = 3y^2z + (2 - 3xz)j + (3xy - 2y^2)k
curl F = 3yz, -3x^2, 3x - 4y
Not a gradient field
(c) F = (6xy + x')i + (3x^2 + 2)j + (2yz - 2)k
curl F = 0, 0, 0
Is a gradient field