Question

Is the vector is irrotational. E = yz i + xz j + xy k (a) Yes (b) No The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class. I need to ask this question from Vector Calculus in section Vector Calculus of Electromagnetic Theory Select the correct answer from above options Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers, Electromagnetic Theory questions pdf, Electromagnetic Theory question bank, Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers pdf, mcq on Electromagnetic Theory pdf,electromagnetic theory book pdf,electromagnetic theory pdf notes,electromagnetic theory lecture notes,electromagnetic theory of light,maxwell electromagnetic theory,electromagnetic theory proposed by,electromagnetic theory engineering physics,electromagnetic theory nptel

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Yes To explain: Curl E = i(Dy(xy) – Dz(xz)) – j (Dx(xy) – Dz(yz)) + k(Dx(xz) – Dy(yz)) = i(x – x) – j(y – y) + k(z – z) = 0 Since the curl is zero, the vector is irrotational or curl-free.